Required skills

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

technical skills to

apply infection control procedures

conduct and evaluate a patch test

respond to contraindications and adverse effects

interpret treatment plan and adapt treatment to accommodate changes in clients physical condition

apply a range of electrical treatment and aftertreatment equipment and products

communication skills to respond to questions and provide information and reassurance to client throughout service

literacy skills to

read and interpret documents such as health regulations skin penetration regulations manufacturer instructions product safety data sheets and records of previous treatments

develop treatment plans and record treatment outcomes

numeracy skills to calculate desired current level and treatment area for each treatment session

Required knowledge

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

relevant 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 occupational health and safety regulations and requirements

transmission routes of infectious conditions and application of standard infection control procedures including

safe handling and disposal of sharps

contingency strategies for blood and body fluid contact clients with contagious diseases

immunity and how it is acquired

workplace policies and procedures in regard to permanent hair removal treatments

appearance of contraindications and adverse effects

effects and benefits of defined range of skin care products

factors likely to affect suitability of electrolysis to client needs and effects risks and benefits of electrolysis treatments

skin hair structure and growth in regard to permanent hair removal treatments including

types of hair lanugo vellus and terminal

factors affecting hair growth such as

hormonal topical and systemic

exposure to sunlight

heredity

drugs and chemicals

hair growth patterns

influence of hair removal on hair growth

ingrown hairs causes and treatment

growth cycle of hair and its relationship to permanent hair removal

histology of hair

relationship between nutrition and healthy skin particularly foods which may have an effect on skin or which may be contraindicated in combination with relevant skin conditions or products used in a treatment procedure or dietrelated diseases which may affect electrolysis treatments

operators legal and insurance liabilities and responsibilities in regard to electrolysis services and use and preparation of treatment products

causes of skin reactions in regard to electrolysis treatments and appearance and management of specific treatment complication or adverse effects including

inflammation arising from the permanent hair removal treatments

torn skin

bruising

broken capillaries

infections of the hair follicle

burns to skin

bleeding from follicles

physical appearance of

various skin types

normal skin

abnormal skin conditions

minor skin blemishes

skin diseases and disorders

typical medical treatments drugs and side effects relevant to hair reduction using electrolysis

relevant electrical equipment including

properties and use of electrical energy electrostatics and electrical current in permanent hair removal

use of alternating current for high frequency treatments

sources and effects of laser treatment in permanent hair removal

safe practices and management

factors affecting

client pain tolerance

needle or probe size selection

accurate probing including duration angle and depth

correct probing and successful treatment outcomes

safety and comfort

current intensity and method choice

causes of skin damage

electrical posttreatment care procedures including lowfrequency laser and healing products

posttreatment advice for specific treatment areas including underarm chest stomach bikini line and face

factors affecting treatment planning including skin healing skin reaction follicle distribution areas treated extent of area to be treated client finances pain tolerance

workplace product and equipment range and manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets

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 state or territory and local health and hygiene regulations including skin penetration regulations

applying relevant regulations workplace procedures and safe work practices in regard to electrolysis treatments

interpreting a treatment plan including adapting treatment to accommodate changes in clients condition

safely inserting probe and applying electrolysis treatments for clients with a variety of hair and follicle types at a variety of hair growth stages and on a variety of treatment areas

evaluating outcomes of an electrolysis treatment and advising client 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 the workplace or a simulated workplace environment in a range of simulated situations which include client interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the workplace

Assessment must ensure access to

a fully equipped electrolysis treatment area which includes as a minimum

individual client workstation

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

access to sterilised small tools and equipment

electricity supply to each workstation

equipment that provides thermolysis galvanic direct and alternating blend currents

magnifying lamp

supply of disposable probes

supply of needle acceptor tubes

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 hair reduction 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 a simulated work environment over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies including

planning a treatment program that involves a series of electrolysis treatments to achieve clients desired hair reduction outcome

discussing variations to treatment plan with client

safely applying electrolysis treatments

applying infection control and skin penetration procedures according to health and hygiene

applying regulations and workplace policies and procedures

obtaining and recording feedback from client on outcomes of each stage of treatment program

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

actions of currents used in electrolysis

actions of electrolysis on hair follicle and surrounding skin

relevant skin penetration regulations

workplace environmental and infection controls

thirdparty reports from technical experts

completion of selfpaced learning material 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 Work in a skin therapies framework

SIBBCCS404A Work in a skin therapies framework

SIBBCCSA Develop treatment plans

SIBBCCS405A Develop treatment plans

SIBBCCSA Use electricity in beauty therapy treatments

SIBBCCS406A Use electricity in beauty therapy treatments.

Treatment plan may include:

Variations to treatment plan may include:

Clients may include:

Treatment procedure may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

Equipment must include:

Patch test must include:

Post-treatment skin care products may include:

Treatment area may include:

Infection control must include:

Skin penetration procedures must include:

Treatment waste may include:

Electrical post-treatment care may include:

Client feedback may include:

Relevant outcomes of treatment may include:

Future treatment program may include:

Adverse effects may include:

Home-care advice may include:

Source of referral may include: