Required skills

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

technical skills to

recognise and respond to contraindications and adverse effects

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

prepare client for treatment according to the treatment plan and workplace procedures

ensure treatment is provided according to the individual the condition and the presence of complicating factors

safely apply microdermabrasion equipment according to the treatment plan

communication skills to

seek feedback and respond to questions

provide information and reassurance to client throughout the service

literacy skills to

read and apply relevant workplace documents and manufacturers safety data sheets on electrical equipment

read interpret and adjust treatment plans as appropriate

timemanagement skills to manage time throughout the treatment

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 as they apply to the provision of a microdermabrasion service

workplace policies and procedures in regard to electrical microdermabrasion treatments

appearance of contraindications and adverse effects

factors likely to affect the suitability of each technique to client needs and the effects and benefits of each step in microdermabrasion treatments

how ageing affects the skin and limits the effectiveness of treatment

nervous system and its relationship to skin sensations

lymphatic digestive respiratory and circulatory systems and their relationship to skin function including thermoregulation and homeostasis

causes of skin reactions and allergies in regard to microdermabrasion treatments

principles and properties of electricity as they relate to microdermabrasion treatments

effects of microdermabrasion treatment on the skin circulatory lymphatic and nervous systems

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

interpreting a treatment plan and making adjustments required by variations in clients condition

preparing the service area and clients for microdermabrasion treatments

demonstrating safe and effective application of microdermabrasion equipment and resources listed in the range statement across a range of clients with different requirements

using time effectively

evaluating the outcomes of microdermabrasion treatments and advising clients on home care and future treatments

accurately and legibly recording relevant data on client treatment plans

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 microdermabrasion treatment services environment which includes as a minimum

individual client workstations

microdermabrasion equipment and resources including consumable attachechments semi consumable attachements and crystals

adjustable couches with safe working access for operator and equipment at head foot and each side

electricity supply to each workstation

magnifying lamps

trolleys

towels

client gowns or covers

equipment and products from a professional range

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 skin 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 the workplace or a simulated work environment over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies including

consulting with and advising clients on microdermabrasion treatments

preparing clients for microdermabrasion treatments

performing and evaluating patch tests

applying microdermabrasion techniques according to the treatment plan and client comfort and skin response

providing homecare advice and making treatment recommendations to the client

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

appearance of contraindications and adverse effects

factors likely to affect the suitability of each technique to client needs and the effects and benefits of each microdermabrasion treatments

causes of skin reactions in regard to microdermabrasion treatments

completion of workplace documentation relevant to providing microdermabrasion treatments

thirdparty reports from experienced 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

SIBBBOSA Provide body treatments

SIBBBOS402A Provide body treatments

SIBBCCSA Work in a skin therapies framework

SIBBCCS404A Work in a skin therapies framework

SIBBFASA Provide advanced facial treatments

SIBBFAS405A Provide advanced facial treatments.

Treatment plan must include:

Contraindications may include:

Resources may include:

Treatment objectives may include:

Clients may include:

Treatment area may include:

Personal protective equipment must include:

Adverse reactions may include:

Systems and variables may include:

Techniques may include:

Future treatment program may include:

Home-care advice may include: