Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SIBBFAS404A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide facial treatments

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SIBBFAS404A - Provide facial treatments
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to interpret a treatment plan and apply a range of facial treatments, including cleansing and preparing the face, and applying skin care products and manual massage routines.Facial massage treatments always include manual massage routine. They may also include the application of a range of skin care products and be performed in response to a client consultation and assessment, conducted and recorded on a treatment plan. The massage treatment could be an individual massage treatment or form part of a series of facial treatments that have been designed to meet client requirements.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to beauty therapy salon or spa environments and to beauty therapists exercising judgement in planning and selecting appropriate products, services, equipment and techniques.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Facial Services
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Confirm treatment plan.
  • Access client's treatment plan.
  • Identify and note any variations to treatment plan.
  • Discuss and confirm the treatment plan with client.
  • Select treatment products according to agreed treatment plan, treatment product ingredients and manufacturer instructions.
       
Element: Manage a facial massage service.
  • Prepare service area, operator and client for treatment according to relevant legislation and codes, workplace policies and procedures and treatment plan.
  • Select and sequence massage routine according to client treatment plan.
  • Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during treatment process to reduce negative environmental impacts.
  • Safely dispose of all waste to minimise negative environmental impacts according to workplace procedures.
       
Element: Cleanse skin.
  • Cleanse and exfoliate treatment areas according to agreed treatment plan.
  • Perform skin steaming according to agreed treatment plan.
  • Treat minor skin conditions according to treatment plan.
  • Apply antibacterial or antiseptic lotions where required in treatment plan.
       
Element: Perform massage.
  • Apply an appropriate massage medium according to treatment requirements.
  • Adapt application of massage movements to suit elasticity of skin, degree of subcutaneous fat, treatment products and client's relaxation needs.
  • Adapt length of the massage routine to suit client requirements.
       
Element: Apply skin care products.
  • Select mask or masks according to agreed treatment plan.
  • Apply and remove masks according to product manufacturer recommendations, relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
  • Apply post-treatment skin care products according to the treatment plan.
       
Element: Review treatment and provide post-treatment advice.
  • Evaluate and note outcomes of treatment, make recommendations for further treatments and revise treatment plan accordingly.
  • Advise client of suitable home-care products, treatments and appropriate lifestyle changes.
  • Explain product use and demonstrate application as required.
  • Explain possible adverse effects to client.
  • Advise client of expected outcomes of future treatments.
  • Rebook client according to agreed treatment plan.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 any adjustments required by variations in the client's condition

recognising contraindications to facial massage

preparing service area and clients for facial treatments

applying and adapting safe and effective massage movements and routines to suit client requirements and reactions during treatments

safely applying and removing selected facial treatment products used during treatment

evaluating outcomes of facial massage treatments and advising client on future treatments.

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 the workplace or 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:

an environment, which includes as a minimum:

individual client workstations

adjustable facial couch with safe working access for operator and equipment

magnifying lamp

facial steamer or vapourzone

facial massage products from a professional range

apprppriate supply of towels

client gown or cover

appropriate cleaning and disinfection products and equipment

relevant workplace documentation including:

manufacturer's equipment instructions

product instructions

manufacturer safety data sheets

workplace policies and procedures manuals

a range of clients with different facial 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:

selecting, applying and removing treatment products according to agreed treatment plan

applying massage movements according to client needs

evaluating treatment outcomes and recommending future treatments

discussing post-treatment care with client and recommending home-care products

written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner, to assess knowledge and understanding of providing facial treatments, including a knowledge of anatomy and physiology, health and hygiene, and infection control procedures

completion of workplace documentation relevant to performing facial massage

third-party reports from technical experts

completion of self-paced learning materials, including personal reflection and feedback from a trainer, workplace coach or supervisor.

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

SIBBCCS301A Apply the principles of skin biology to beauty treatments

SIBBCCS403A Recognise body structures and systems in a beauty therapy context

SIBBCCS404A Work in a skin therapies framework

SIBBCCS405A Develop treatment plans.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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 adapt treatments to accommodate changes in client's physical conditions

apply a range of massage routines and movements to suit elasticity of skin, skin condition, degree of subcutaneous fat, treatment products and client's relaxation needs

apply a range of preparatory, skin care and massage products suitable to client's needs

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' product information

time-management 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

relevant occupational health and safety regulations and requirements

infection control procedures and application of universal precautions

workplace policies and procedures in regard to the facial massage

workplace environmental controls for cleaning and disposing of waste product and equipment

appearance of contraindications and adverse effects

effects and benefits of a defined range of skin care and facial treatment products

factors likely to affect:

suitability of each treatment for client needs

effects and benefits of each step in facial massage

anatomy and physiology of the skin and skin structures as they relate to facial massages, including:

simplified cross-section of skin

glands as they relate to basic skin function

skin chemicals, including sebum and sweat production:

normal and abnormal

collagen

elastin

lipids

phases of growth, cell renewal, healing of skin, and factors affecting epidermal mitosis

normal process of skin ageing and structural change

physiological basis of skin colour

electromagnetic spectrum and effect of light on skin

normal skin response to irritation and trauma

scars, including hypertrophic and keloid (their origin and evolution) and abnormal scar tissue

effects of treatments on physical structure of skin

trans-epidermal water loss

wound healing in different skin types and locations

percutaneous absorption and factors affecting penetration of cosmetics

normal body flora

body systems in regard to their interdependence and purpose in relation to a healthy body and their relationship to skin, muscles and nerves, including:

skeletal and muscular system, including muscle contractility and motor points, position and action of superficial muscles of the face, throat and chest

nervous system and its relationship to skin sensations

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

endocrine and reproductive systems in relationship to hormonal control of skin

basic nutrition guidelines and relationship between nutrition and healthy skin, particularly foods which may have an effect on skin or which may be contraindicated in combination with relevant skin conditions or products used in a treatment procedure

chemical ingredients in relevant treatment products, particularly in regard to their likely effects on skin, the toxic effects of various substances and their contribution to premature ageing and possible contraindications in combination with other products or circumstances

causes of skin reactions and allergies in regard to treatments.

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.

Treatment plan must include:

required treatments

outcomes of any previous treatments

facial areas requiring special treatment

massage movements and routine

contraindications

relevant medical history and medications

products

tools and equipment

post-treatment products

home-care advice.

Variations to treatment plan may include:

changes in client's physical condition

changes to client requirements.

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 products may include:

exfoliants:

friction

biological

glycolic

toning lotions

moisturisers

cosmetic treatment ampoules.

Relevant legislation and codes may include:

federal, state or territory, and local health and hygiene regulations

skin penetration legislation

occupational health and safety regulations

industry codes of practice.

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

health and hygiene

selection of face and skin care products

performance of manual facial massage

time frame allocated for service

environmental protection practices, such as:

waste minimisation

recycling

reuse

energy efficiency, e.g. electricity saving devices and practices

waste disposal

resource management

water efficiency.

Massage routine must include:

rhythm

repetition

variation.

Treatment areas may include:

face

décolletage and shoulders

back.

Skin steaming must include:

towel

vapourzone.

Minor skin conditions may include:

open comedones

closed comedones

milia.

Massage medium may include:

oils

creams.

Massage movements must include:

effleurage

petrissage

tapotement

vibration.

Massage movements may include:

Dr Jacquet

pressure points.

Masks may include:

setting

non-setting

specialised.

Post-treatment skin care products may include:

astringent

moisturiser

sunblock.

Outcomes of treatment may include:

appearance of skin

adverse effects.

Recommendations for further treatments may include:

scheduling of treatments

electrical facial treatments

body treatments.

Home-care products may include:

cleansers

toners

moisturisers

remedial products or specialised products.

Lifestyle changes may include:

improved nutrition

improved sleeping patterns

sun protection

alcohol reduction

tobacco reduction.

Adverse effects may include:

erythema arising from skin care products or massage medium

skin blemishes due to massage stimulation

allergic reactions of the skin or body to treatments or products

inflammatory reaction to treatment or product

psychological reactions of client to treatment or products

conditions that indicate client referral to a medical practitioner or complementary therapist.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access client's treatment plan. 
Identify and note any variations to treatment plan. 
Discuss and confirm the treatment plan with client. 
Select treatment products according to agreed treatment plan, treatment product ingredients and manufacturer instructions. 
Prepare service area, operator and client for treatment according to relevant legislation and codes, workplace policies and procedures and treatment plan. 
Select and sequence massage routine according to client treatment plan. 
Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during treatment process to reduce negative environmental impacts. 
Safely dispose of all waste to minimise negative environmental impacts according to workplace procedures. 
Cleanse and exfoliate treatment areas according to agreed treatment plan. 
Perform skin steaming according to agreed treatment plan. 
Treat minor skin conditions according to treatment plan. 
Apply antibacterial or antiseptic lotions where required in treatment plan. 
Apply an appropriate massage medium according to treatment requirements. 
Adapt application of massage movements to suit elasticity of skin, degree of subcutaneous fat, treatment products and client's relaxation needs. 
Adapt length of the massage routine to suit client requirements. 
Select mask or masks according to agreed treatment plan. 
Apply and remove masks according to product manufacturer recommendations, relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. 
Apply post-treatment skin care products according to the treatment plan. 
Evaluate and note outcomes of treatment, make recommendations for further treatments and revise treatment plan accordingly. 
Advise client of suitable home-care products, treatments and appropriate lifestyle changes. 
Explain product use and demonstrate application as required. 
Explain possible adverse effects to client. 
Advise client of expected outcomes of future treatments. 
Rebook client according to agreed treatment plan. 

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