Required skills

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

technical skills to

conduct visual examination of skin and hair growth in area to be treated

respond to local contraindications

identify client characteristics and recommend and perform a service including

preparation of service area

preparation of products and equipment

preparation of client

application of products

waxing procedures including preparation of area pattern of wax application and removal

cleaning and disposing of products and equipment

care and temperature control of equipment

posttreatment procedures and advice

homecare advice to clients

selfmanagement timemanagement planning and organising skills to complete female intimate area waxing services within commercial deadlines

problemsolving skills to identify contraindications to treatment or contraactions during the service and take necessary action

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

Required knowledge

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

operator responsibilities according to relevant health safety and hygiene regulations and skin penetration legislation

workplace infection control procedures and application of universal precautions in context of providing waxing services

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

age at which an individual is classed as minor according to relevant federal state or territory legislation and why minors must only be treated with informed and signed parental or guardian consent

effective consultation techniques relating to treatment when communicating with clients from different cultural and religious backgrounds age and disability

relevance and importance of clearly explaining the following to clients

possible contraindications

possible contraactions

possible skin sensitivity during menstruation

contraindications including those that

prevent treatment but will not require medical referral

require medical approval and why this is necessary

restrict treatment as listed in range statement and why this is necessary

how to recognise and deal with contraactions that can occur as a result of intimate waxing treatments

reasons why it is important for client to personally cleanse area to be treated

operator techniques that minimise risk of misinterpreting behaviour

workplace product range and manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets

hair growth patterns

intimate area skin response to irritation and trauma

correct medical terminology for female genitalia

structure of female genitalia

types of equipment and product used for intimate waxing including

ingredients and composition of waxing products

types of product suitable for soothing skin irritation in intimate areas

types of shaping templates and how to use them

various techniques associated with and working temperatures for different types of hot wax warm wax and sugar paste

suitability of specific products for certain hair types

factors relating to the use of waxing products

how to apply and remove different waxing products

product application requirements in relation to direction of hair growth

precautions that need to be taken when removing hair around conditions which restrict treatment

expected skin reaction to waxing

other methods of temporary hair removal such as tweezing shaving depilatory creams electrical depilatory and effect of these on waxing process

reasons for restricting operator conversation to instructions during intimate waxing service

how to deal with circumstances in which clients behaviour breaches professional status of treatment

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

using questioning and visual examination to consult prepare and plan for intimate area waxing services for a variety of female clients

applying knowledge of range of designs and outcomes achieved by commonly offered female intimate area waxing services

applying relevant regulations and workplace procedures to consistently safely and efficiently perform female intimate area waxing treatment services within commercial time constraints

identifying contraactions or other problems which may arise during services and taking necessary action to protect comfort and safety of the client or operator

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

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

personal protective equipment including disposable gloves

professional range of depilatory wax products

soothing aftertreatment products from workplace range

relevant workplace documentation including

manufacturers equipment instructions

product instructions

manufacturer safety data sheets

workplace policies and procedures manuals

a range of clients with different intimate 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

consulting with clients performing visual examinations and developing intimate area waxing treatment plans according to client needs

preparing applying and removing wax according to client requirements

providing advice on homecare products and future treatments 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

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by candidate

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

SIBBHRSA Perform male intimate waxing treatments

SIBBHRS503A Perform male intimate waxing treatments

SIRXOHSA Apply safe working practices

SIRXOHS001A Apply safe working practices.

Consultation techniques may include:

Clients may include:

Contraindications may include:

Necessary action must include:

Contra-actions may include:

Treatment plan must include:

Workplace requirements may include:

Relevant health regulations must include:

Environmental conditions may include:

Client preparation must include:

Products may include:

Intimate waxing service must include:

Suitable personal protective equipment may include:

Work techniques must include:

Home-care advice may include:

Future treatment program may include: