Required skills

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

technical skills to

respond to local contraindications and adverse effects

identify client characteristics and recommend treatment

safely perform waxing services within commercial time frames

literacy skills to

read and interpret documents such as manufacturers product instructions product safety data sheets and records of previous treatments

develop treatment plans and record treatment outcomes

numeracy skills to

manage product quantities and wax temperature

manage time effectively

Required knowledge

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

operator responsibility under state or territory Acts and local regulations relevant to skin penetration including

modes of infectious disease transmission

difference between hygiene disinfection and sterilisation

benefits of chemical and physical disinfection

methods of sterilisation and disinfection

infection control procedures

relevant health and hygiene regulations

relevant occupational health and safety regulations and requirements

infection control procedures and application of universal precautions

workplace policies and procedures in regard to depilatory wax treatments

workplace environmental controls for cleaning and disposing of waste wax product and equipment

appearance and management of contraindications and adverse effects

relevant workplace procedures

workplace product range and manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets

hair growth patterns

effects of waxing and tweezing on hair

growth cycle of hair and its relationship to waxing and tweezing

normal skin response to irritation and trauma

the following in regard to temporary hair removal treatments

factors to take into account when referring a client to more lasting hair reduction services or to a medical practitioner

categories of wax and advantages of each

alternative progressive hair removal methods eg infrared and hairretarding products used in conjunction with waxing procedures

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

applying relevant health regulations and workplace procedures regarding safe waxing treatments

safely disposing of waste hair and wax according to workplace environmental controls

safely and hygenically applying hot wax and strip waxing treatment services on various areas of face and body

evaluating outcomes of waxing treatments and advising clients on future treatments home care and complementary products

using time effectively and controlling product waste

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

that competency is consistently demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor or the technical expert working in partnership with the assessor as described in the assessment

that competency is demonstrated in a simulated workplace environment in a range of real workplace situations which may include client interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the workplace

Assessment must ensure access to

a fully equipped waxing treatment area which includes as a minimum

individual client workstations

adjustable treatment couch with equipment and operator safe working access at head foot and each side

stable wax pot bench area with electricity supply in each workstation

magnifying lamp

temperature controlled hot wax pot

cold wax pot

supply of disposable spatulas

trolley

supply of disposable towels

client gown or cover

professional range of depilatory wax products

soothing aftertreatment products from workplace range

personal protective equipment including disposable gloves

relevant workplace documentation including

manufacturers equipment instructions

product instructions

manufacturer safety data sheets

workplace policies and procedures manuals

a range of clients with different waxing requirements

For further guidance on the use of an appropriate simulated environment refer to the Assessment Guidelines in this Training Package

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of learners performing a range of tasks in an actual or simulated work environment over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies including

identifying client characteristics and developing a treatment plan according to clients needs

preparing applying and removing wax according to client requirements

disposing of used wax according to health regulations

providing advice on homecare products according to client needs

written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to assess knowledge and understanding of

safe practice

dealing with adverse outcomes

relevant infection control procedures

completion of workplace documentation relevant to the provision of waxing treatments

thirdparty reports from technical experts

completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from the trainer workplace coach or supervisor

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SIBBCCSA Apply the principles of skin biology to beauty treatments

SIBBCCS301A Apply the principles of skin biology to beauty treatments

SIRXOHSA Apply safe working practices

SIRXOHS001A Apply safe working practices.

Clients may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

Treatment plan may include:

Contraindications may include:

Appropriate professional may include:

Procedures may include:

Products must include:

Waxing treatment areas must include:

Treatment areas may include:

Soothing after-wax product may include:

Adverse effects may include:

Future treatment program may include:

Home-care advice may include:

Product recommendations may include: