Required skills

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

technical skills to

respond to contraindications and adverse effects

interpret treatment plans and identify and adjust to changes in clients condition

respond to state or territory Acts or local regulations relating to skin penetration and infection control through the implementation of workplace procedures

select appropriate types metals sizes and gauges of body jewellery

operate sterilising equipment and complete record keeping requirements

apply body piercing products and equipment while ensuring the safety of the client and the practitioner

communication skills to

advise clients and respond to questions

provide information and reassurance to clients throughout body piercing services

literacy skills to

read and interpret relevant workplace documents

record relevant information accurately and legibly

Required knowledge

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

relevant federal state and territory Acts and local regulations relating to skin penetration including relevant occupational health and safety regulations and requirements

infection control procedures and universal precautions

workplace policies and procedures in regard to body piercing services

anatomy and physiology of the skin and skin structures as they relate to body piercing including

simplified crosssection of skin

glands as they relate to basic skin function

skin chemicals including sebum and sweat production

normal and abnormal

collagen

elastin

lipids

microscopic anatomy of the epidermis dermis and hypodermis

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

wound healing in different skin types and locations

effects of treatments on the physical structure of the skin

body piercing procedures including

preparing service area

preparing products and equipment

preparing client and operator

marking piercing sites

applying body jewellery

cleaning and disposing of product and equipment

maintaining equipment and product records

maintaining client records

implementing posttreatment procedures

implementing procedures for consent forms

providing homecare advice to client

appearance of contraindications and adverse effects

workplace equipment product range and manufacturer instructions and 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 federal state or territory Acts and local regulations relating to skin penetration along with the application of standard infection control precautions

recognising and managing contraindications and adverse effects

safely applying body piercing techniques and jewellery

using effective questioning and active listening techniques to consult reassure and negotiate with clients while maintaining discretion and confidentiality

selecting preparing using and disposing of or cleaning body piercing products and equipment according to legislative requirements manufacturer instructions and workplace policies and procedures

evaluating a body piercing service and advising the client on 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 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 upper body piercing 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

access to sterilised equipment

a plentiful supply of sterile cleansing swabs

antibacterial skin cleansing solution

needles

needle acceptor tubes

callipers

forceps

ball holding tweezers

ring opening and closing pliers

iris scissors

a range of body jewellery in sterile packaging

personal protective equipment including disposable gloves

appropriate cleaning and disinfection products and equipment

relevant workplace documentation including

manufacturers equipment instructions

product instructions

manufacturer safety data sheets

workplace policies and procedures manuals

a range of clients with different upper body piercing 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

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

preparing the service area and client for body piercing

selecting an appropriate style and gauge of jewellery

performing piercings on the upper body

attaching jewellery

implementing relevant infection control and skin penetration procedures and legislation

written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to assess knowledge and understanding of body piercing procedures including the application of infection control

completion of workplace documentation relevant to providing body piercing

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.

Treatment plan must include:

Variations to treatment plan may include:

Clients may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

Products may include:

Equipment must include:

Maintenance must include:

Adverse effects may include:

Piercing site may include:

Body jewellerystyle may include:

Infection control procedures must include:

Skin penetration procedures must include:

Preparation of body jewellery must include:

Client feedback may include:

Relevant outcomes of treatment may include:

Home-care advice must include:

Product recommendations may include: