Required skills

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

interpersonal skills to consult with inform and reassure clients during IPL and laser treatments and provide pre and posttreatment advice

communication skills to respond to questions and provide information to client throughout the consultation

technical skills to

follow safe practice protocols and use IPL or laser equipment safely to perform hair reduction treatments

evaluate test shots

respond to contraindications and adverse effects

identify treatment options and develop treatment programs

literacy skills to

read and interpret documents such as

existing treatment plans

safety standards for use of IPL and laser equipment

health regulations

manufacturer instructions and product safety data sheets

records of previous treatments

develop treatment plans and record treatment outcomes

numeracy skills to calculate and modify the desired treatment settings for each treatment session

Required knowledge

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

federal state or territory and local Acts and regulations relating to the safe use of IPL or laser for hair reduction including

nonionising radiation protection

skin penetration

health regulations

workplace policies and procedures in regard to IPL and laser hair reduction treatments

contraindications to treatments

complications and adverse effects and their causes including

hypopigmentation

hyperpigmentation

blistering

scarring and textural changes

paradoxical increased hair growth

factors likely to affect suitability of IPL or laser treatments to client needs and effects risks and benefits of IPL and laser hair reduction treatments

causes of skin reactions in regard to IPL and laser patch testing and appearance and management of specific treatment reactions or adverse effects including

perifollicular oedema

perifollicular erythema

infections of the hair follicle

burns to skin

typical features and skin tanning response of each of the six Fitzpatrick skin types and their relationship to IPL or laser applications for hair reduction

hair growth patterns

influence of IPL and laser hair reduction on hair growth

tissue interaction with IPL and laser hair reduction treatments

chromophores

melanin absorption

tanning issues

anatomy and physiology of the skin and skin structures as they relate to IPL and laser hair reduction treatments including

normal process of skin ageing and structural change

normal skin response to irritation and trauma

scars including hypertrophic and keloid their origin and evolution and abnormal scar tissue

effects of IPL and laser treatments on physical structure of skin

wound healing in different skin types and locations

factors affecting

client pain tolerance

treatment settings including the wavelengths to be used duration of the pulse and selecting correct energy settings fluence

client safety and comfort

wound healing

causes of skin damage

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 treatments including test shot skin reaction follicle distribution areas treated extent of area to be treated and pain tolerance

operators legal and insurance liabilities and responsibilities in regard to IPL and laser treatment services

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 detailed IPL and laser specialised knowledge to consult advise and reassure clients at all stages in treatment and to provide pre and posttreatment guidance

correctly using required equipment along with implementation of safe practice protocols in relation to treatment plan

adjusting treatment programs and modifying treatment plans for IPL and laser hair reduction where required

completing and storing treatment documentation

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 a technical expert working in partnership with the assessor as described in the Assessment Guidelines

that competency is demonstrated in a fully equipped simulated laser or IPL hair reduction clinical workplace in a range of real work situations which may include interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the workplace

Assessment must ensure access to

a laser clinical treatment area which includes as a minimum

radiation warning signs stating warning laser in operation do not enter when light above door is illuminated

nonflammable screens fitted inside windows to protect a person outside the window from nonionising radiation levels greater than maximum permissible exposure from radiation

ventilation designed to ensure that infective agents are not passed downstream in air handling or exhaust system

fire extinguishing equipment such as fire extinguishers fire blankets and wet cloth drapes

IPL and laser equipment which when energised is capable of emitting an amount of nonionising radiation higher than accessible limit for a Class B laser for relevant period stated in and measured in accordance with laser standards AS ie a Class laser or equivalent in the case of IPL

cosmetic laser equipment that may include one or more of the following

normal mode alexandrite

ruby

diode

NdYag

IPL equipment that may have one or more of the following characteristics

programmable

manual

multiple pulsed shots

single pulsed shots

chilled sapphire head

one or minimal choice of filters

multiple filters

a treatment area which includes

a magnifying lamp

eye protection equipment for clients and operators

disposable operator masks

cooling aftertreatment products

manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets

laser safety protection plan

range of clients with different Fitzpatrick skin types seeking hair reduction on a variety of areas on the face and body

current safety and environmental standards guidelines workplace policies procedures documentation regarding IPL and laser safety

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

setting up laser and IPL equipment to ensure client safety

applying IPL and laser hair reduction treatments

applying cooling after care treatments

providing aftertreatment care advice

thirdparty reports from experienced IPL and laser hair reduction professionals in the workplace

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 IPL and laser technologies on hair follicle and surrounding skin tissue

factors affecting client pain tolerance and treatment settings including wavelengths to be used duration of pulse and selecting correct energy settings fluence

wound healing

completion of clinical practice including recording practice details 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 Design intense pulsed light and laser hair reduction programs

SIBBHRS706A Design intense pulsed light and laser hair reduction programs.

Safe practice protocols must include:

Safe practice protocols may include:

Appropriate equipment may include:

Control panel may include:

Client may include:

Treatment program plan may include:

Treatment area may include:

Potential hazards may include:

Treatment settings may include:

Immediate skin reaction may include:

Immediate adverse skin reaction may include:

Immediate post-treatment skin cooling products may include:

Post-treatment home care may include:

Special precautions may include:

Complications or adverse effects may include: