Required skills

interpersonal skills to respond to client needs

technical skills to relate knowledge of nutrition to the practice of beauty therapy treatments

literacy skills to source read comprehend and apply relevant information on healthy diet pyramid

communication skills to provide basic nutritional information to enhance treatment outcomes and after care

Required knowledge

health and hygiene regulations

salon procedures regarding the performance of trichological treatments

nutrition related to the performance of trichological treatments including

relevant principles of nutrition

nutritional needs across the clients lifespan

role of food nutrients and other food substances

main functions of the digestive system

functions of the main organs and the excretory system

dietary health problems

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

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

knowledge and consistent application of the principles of nutrition as applied to trichological treatments

evaluating client needs and requirements and advising on nutritional needs home care and complementary products

accurately and legibly recording relevant data

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

a salon or a simulated salon environment that includes a range of work situations such as client interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the salon

a simulated environment which includes as a minimum

research materials and facilities

texts including internet access

promotional material on the healthy diet pyramid

a range of clients with varying nutritional requirements

For further guidance on the use of an appropriate simulated environment refer to the Assessment Guidelines in this Training Package

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

developing a client treatment plan taking into account nutritional factors that impact on treatment outcomes

providing basic nutritional advice to clients

referring clients to relevant other professionals where indicated

case studies and written and verbal questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to assess knowledge and understanding of nutrition in relation to beauty treatments including posttreatment care and relevant legislation

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty reports of onthejob performance

Guidance information for assessment

A unit of competency describes an individual skill but people rarely perform one skill at a time Many skills are combined on a daytoday basis in the workplace as part of work processes This does not mean that each skill described by a unit of competency is prerequisite to another they are related skills

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

SIHHHSCA Perform trichological assessments

SIHHHSC404A Perform trichological assessments.

Clients may include:

Salon procedures may include:

Main functions of the digestive system must include:

Main functions of the excretory system must include:

Appropriate professionals may include:

Nutritional requirements and dietary health problems may include:

Healthy nutritional options may include: