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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Relevant information may include: | previous treatmentsphysical attributeslifestyletime constraintsbudgetary constraints. |
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Clients may include: | new or regular clients with routine or special needsfemale or male clients of varying agespeople from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities. |
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Expectations and requirements may include: | improved relaxationimproved sense of wellbeingimproved skin conditionstress reduction. |
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Workplace spa therapies must include: | wet room therapiesdry room therapies. |
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Spa treatments must include: | steamhydro tubvichy shower or wet table or spa capsule. |
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Spa treatments may include: | flotationunderwater massagesaunaherbal therapybody exfoliantsdry body brushinghot oil wraps and massagemud, clay and algae wraps. |
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Products may include: | pre-blended aromatic plant oilsexfoliantsmud or claysalgae. |
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Contraindications may include: | bacterial, viral or fungal infectionsimpetigoscabiesboils and carbunclescandidiasisallergiessunburnbiological changes, including premature ageing, anorexia, anaemia, pregnancy, and breastfeedinglesionsskin traumapacemakers and metal implantsheart conditionscirculatory disordersintoxicationconditions requiring consent from a medical practitioner. |
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Lifestyle may include: | occupationdietary and fluid intakehobbies, interests and means of relaxationexercise habitssmoking habitssleep patterns. |
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Special needs may include: | mobility assistancecultural requirements. |
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Recommendations may include: | types of treatmentssequencing of treatmentsduration and intensity of treatmentspost-treatment advice. |
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Pre-treatment advice may include: | abstaining from alcoholavoiding vigorous exercise. |
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Post-treatment advice may include: | hydrationthermoregulation. |
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Spa program plan may include: | single or multiple treatmentswet room treatmentsdry room treatmentssequencing of treatmentsduration of treatmentsproductsequipmentcontraindicationsspecial needspost-treatment care. |
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Workplace policies and procedures may include: | health and hygiene legislation and regulationsmethods of sequencing treatmentsprivacy of client informationenvironmental protection practices, such as:water management and water hygiene procedureswaste minimisationrecyclingreuseenergy efficiency, e.g. electricity saving devices and practiceswater disposalresource managementoccupational health and safety. |
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