Required skills

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

communication skills to

identify client requirements and recommend an ear piercing service

respond to questions and provide information and reassurance to client throughout the service

technical skills to

use ear piercing equipment safely

apply ear piercing services according to workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions

apply infection control and universal precautions

respond to contraindications and adverse effects

literacy skills to read and apply product information and safety data sheets

Required knowledge

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

relevant health and hygiene regulations requirements and skin penetration legislation

relevant occupational health and safety regulations and requirements

infection control procedures and the application of universal precautions

appearance of contraindications and adverse effects

workplace policies and procedures in regard to performing ear piercing services

ear piercing procedures including

preparation of service area

preparation of products and equipment

preparation of client

application of studs

cleaning and disposing of products and equipment

posttreatment procedures

procedures for consent forms

aftercare and homecare advice to clients

workplace product range and manufacturer instructions or 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 knowledge of the transmission routes of infectious conditions and skill in the application of standard infection control precautions

consulting with clients and agreeing on selection and placement of earrings

obtaining parental consent where applicable

recognising and managing contraindications and adverse effects

selecting preparing using and disposing of and cleaning ear piercing equipment according to state or territory Acts and local government regulations manufacturer instructions and workplace policies and procedures

evaluating the outcomes of an ear piercing service and advising the 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 Guidelines

that competency is demonstrated in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment in a range of real work 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 ear piercing area which includes as a minimum

an adjustable client chair

professional ear piercing guns

a range of studs appropriate to the ear piercing guns

a range of antiseptic and homecare products

appropriate cleaning and disinfection products and equipment that comply with local health regulations and requirements

relevant workplace documentation including

manufacturers equipment instructions

product instructions

manufacturer safety data sheets

workplace policies and procedures manuals

a range of clients with different ear piercing requirements

For further information on 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

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

questioning of client to enable advice and appropriate recommendation for ear piercing service

cleaning and disposing of piercing equipment according to legislative requirements and workplace policies and procedures

providing posttreatment advice according to client needs

written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to assess knowledge and understanding of providing ear piercing services to clients including posttreatment advice and relevant legislation

completion of workplace documentation relevant to the provision of ear piercing services

thirdparty reports from technical experts

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

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

SIRXOHSA Apply safe working practices

SIRXOHS001A Apply safe working practices.

Clients may include:

Equipment may include:

Relevant legislation must include:

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

Contraindications may include:

Appropriate professional may include:

Adverse effects may include:

Home-care advice must include:

Product recommendations may include: