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. |
Clients may include: | new or regular clients with routine or special needs female or male clients people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities. |
Treatment plan may include: | previous treatments beauty treatments and services treatment routine client needs and characteristics aromatic plant oils carrier oils additives other mediums ratio of ingredients contraindications: migraines, headaches, nausea and dizziness severe circulatory disorders aroma triggered epilepsy dysfunction of nervous system or excretory system areas of recent scar tissue or areas exhibiting loss of tactile sensation abdominal area treatments for pregnant women, especially in first trimester (some oils contraindicated completely) bacterial, viral or fungal infections scabies boils and carbuncles acne rashes pigmentation disorders disorders of ageing skin other visible non-normal skin. |
Variations to treatment plan may include: | changes in client's physical condition changes in client requirements. |
Relevant legislation and codes may include: | federal, state or territory, and local health and hygiene regulations occupational health and safety regulations privacy industry codes of practice. |
Workplace policies and procedures may include: | health and hygiene record keeping designated time frame for service stock control environmental protection practices, such as: waste minimisation recycling reuse energy efficiency, e.g. electricity saving devices and practices waste disposal resource management water efficiency. |
Aromatic plant oils must include: | oils included in and restricted to the list below: basil bergamot cajeput chamomile cypress eucalyptus geranium grapefruit juniper lavandin lavender lemon mandarin niaouli orange rosemary sandalwood tea tree. |
Carrier oils may include: | almond apricot grape seed peach macadamia sesame seed soya bean safflower sunflower. |
Additives may include: | arnica avocado borage calendula carrot (infused) evening primrose jojoba hazelnut hypericum linseed olive oil pumpkin seed rose hip wheatgerm. |
Other mediums may include: | alcohol clay creams dispersants gels hydrosols tinctures macerations water. |
Client requirements may include: | relaxation stress reduction skin care alleviation of headaches and migraines. |
Equipment may include: | bowls beakers pipettes spoons. |
Ingredients may include: | aromatic plant oils carrier oils additives other mediums. |
Storage and labelling procedures may include: | decanting listing ingredients. |
Service area environment may include: | privacy temperature lighting ventilation music. |
Beauty treatments may include: | aromatic facial aromatic massage hand and foot treatment spa treatment. |
Equipment may include: | vaporiser foot/hand bath sitz bath bath or spa. |
Materials may include: | poultice compress. |
Massage techniques must include a combination of movements designed to achieve client treatment objectives and should be drawn from the following: | passive soft tissue movement gliding techniques longitudinal stroking kneading soft tissue is mobilised with rhythmical circular rolling movements friction techniques compressive techniques petrissage superficial lymph drainage techniques. |
Adverse effects may include: | erythema nausea headache dizziness. |
Future treatment program may include: | aromatherapy treatments beauty therapy treatments spa treatments. |
Home-care advice may include: | home use of any excess oil blend following treatment lifestyle advice. |