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SIBBHRS503A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform male intimate waxing treatments

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency SIBBHRS503A - Perform male intimate waxing treatments
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to safely remove hair from male intimate body areas using various waxing techniques. It is part a suite of hair reduction services that may be available in beauty salons to meet the needs of different clients.Waxing on other body areas and female intimate waxing treatments are described in separate units. Alternative hair reduction treatments, such as electrolysis, intense pulsed light and laser hair reduction, require specialised skills and knowledge; and are also presented in separate units.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This is a service offered in some beauty salons, and is performed when the client wishes to achieve instant temporary removal of hair on intimate areas of the body.The unit applies to beauty therapists demonstrating sensitivity, maturity and confidentiality in relating to clients; and 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 Nil
Competency Field
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: Plan male intimate area waxing treatments.
  • Use consultation techniques to determine client requirements and visually identify characteristics and areas of skin or hair growth which may require special treatment.
  • Recognise and clearly explain any contraindications to client and take necessaryaction.
  • Clearly explain possible contra-actions to the client prior to agreeing to intimate area waxing treatment.
  • Conduct a patch test on a suitable area of groin and observe skin reaction before proceeding with treatment.
  • Discuss, review and confirm treatment plan with client, clearly explaining process to assist client understanding.
  • Obtain informed and signed parent or guardian consent and ensure that a parent or guardian is present throughout intimate waxing process for minors.
  • Obtain signed written informed consent from each client prior to carrying out treatment.
       
Element: Prepare for treatment.
  • Clean and disinfect tools and equipment to meet workplace standards and relevant health regulations.
  • Prepare work environment to meet workplace requirements and relevant healthregulations and ensure environmental conditions are suitable to client and treatment.
  • Perform client preparation to meet agreed treatment plan.
  • Select and position suitable equipment, materials, applicators and products for intimate waxing service.
  • Wear suitable personal protective equipment according to workplace requirements.
  • Disinfect own hands prior to commencing service, and maintain accepted industry and workplace hygiene and safety standards throughout treatment.
       
Element: Maintain safe and effective methods of intimate area waxing.
  • Ensure own posture and position minimise fatigue and risk of injury to self and client.
  • Ensure client modesty and privacy at all times.
  • Apply wax using single dip disposable spatulas and minimise wastage of product during application.
  • Safely dispose of waste hair and wax to minimise negative environmental impacts, according to health regulations and workplace policies and procedures.
  • Ensure that treatment is performed within workplace service time frame.
  • Complete treatment plan so that it is a current record, accurate, easy to read, and signed by client and practitioner.
  • Leave work area and equipment in a clean and hygienic condition suitable for further waxing treatments.
       
Element: Remove unwanted hair.
  • Select pre-wax application products that match wax being used and use according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Check that wax is correct temperature for both the client and also the area to be treated, immediately prior to waxing treatment, and maintain that temperature throughout service.
  • Apply and remove wax according to manufacturer instructions, the area and hair growth pattern.
  • Provide clear instructions to clients on how and when to support surrounding skin during waxing treatment.
  • Apply work techniques that minimise discomfort, check client’s wellbeing throughout treatment and offer reassurance as necessary.
  • Discontinue treatment and provide advice and recommendations for any other relevant treatment where contra-actions occur.
  • Ensure treatment area is free of wax product and apply soothing after-wax product according to client requirements and workplace practice.
  • Confirm client satisfaction and that all unwanted hair has been removed according to agreed treatment plan.
       
Element: Review treatment and provide post-treatment advice.
  • Offer home-care advice suitable to client’s individual needs.
  • Suggest products suitable for application to soothe skin irritation in intimate areas if required.
  • Recommend future treatment program according to client needs.
  • Revise recommended treatment plan as required.
  • 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:

using questioning and visual examination to consult, prepare and plan for intimate area waxing services for a variety of male clients

applying knowledge of the range of designs and outcomes achieved by commonly offered male intimate area waxing services

applying relevant regulations and workplace procedures to consistently, safely and efficiently perform male intimate area waxing treatment services within commercial time constraints

identifying contra-actions or other problems which may arise during services and taking necessary action to protect the comfort and safety of the client or operator

evaluating the outcomes of waxing treatments and advising clients on future treatments, home care and complementary products.

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

that competency is demonstrated in a simulated workplace environment in a range of real workplace 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 waxing treatment area, which includes as a minimum:

individual client workstation

adjustable treatment couch with equipment and operator safe working access at head, foot and each side

stable wax pot bench area with electricity supply in each workstation

magnifying lamp

temperature controlled hot wax pot

cold wax pot

supply of disposable spatulas

trolley

supply of disposable towels

client cover

personal protective equipment, including disposable gloves

professional range of depilatory wax products

soothing after-treatment products from the workplace range

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 intimate waxing 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 a simulated work environment, over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies, including:

consulting with client's, performing visual examinations, and developing intimate area waxing treatment plans according to client needs

preparing, applying and removing wax according to client requirements

providing advice on home-care products and future treatments according to client needs

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

safe practice

dealing with adverse outcomes

relevant infection control procedures

completion of workplace documentation relevant to provision of waxing treatments

review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by candidate

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

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

SIBBHRS502A Perform female intimate waxing treatments

SIRXOHS001A Apply safe working practices.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit:

technical skills to:

conduct visual examination of skin and hair growth in area to be treated

respond to local contraindications

identify client characteristics, and recommend and perform a service, including:

preparation of service area

preparation of products and equipment

preparation of client

application of products

waxing procedures, including preparation of area, pattern of wax application and removal

cleaning and disposing of products and equipment

care and temperature control of equipment

post-treatment procedures and advice

home-care advice to client

self-management, time-management, planning and organising skills to complete male intimate area waxing services within commercial deadlines

problem-solving skills to identify contraindications to treatment or contra-actions during the service and take necessary action

literacy skills to:

read and interpret documents, such as manufacturer's product instructions, product safety data sheets and records of previous treatments

develop treatment plans and record treatment outcomes

numeracy skills to manage product quantities and wax temperature.

Required knowledge

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:

operator responsibilities according to relevant health, safety and hygiene regulations and skin penetration legislation

workplace infection control procedures and application of universal precautions in context of providing waxing services

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

age at which an individual is classed as minor according to relevant federal, state or territory legislation, and why minors must only be treated with informed and signed parental or guardian consent

effective consultation techniques relating to treatment when communicating with clients from different cultural and religious backgrounds, age and disability

relevance and importance of clearly explaining the following to clients:

possible contraindications

possible contra-actions

possible skin sensitivity

contraindications, including those that:

prevent treatment but will not require medical referral

require medical approval, and why this is necessary

restrict treatment as listed in range statement, and why this is necessary

how to recognise and deal with contra-actions that can occur as a result of intimate waxing treatments

reasons why it is important for client to personally cleanse area to be treated

operator techniques that minimise risk of misinterpreting behaviour

workplace product range and manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets

hair growth patterns

intimate area skin response to irritation and trauma

correct medical terminology for male genitalia

structure of male genitalia

types of equipment and product used for intimate waxing, including:

ingredients and composition of waxing products

types of product suitable for soothing skin irritation in intimate areas

types of shaping templates and how to use them

various techniques associated with, and working temperatures for, different types of hot wax, warm wax and sugar paste

suitability of specific products for certain hair types

factors relating to the use of waxing products:

how to apply and remove different waxing products

product application requirements in relation to direction of hair growth

precautions that need to be taken when removing hair around conditions which restrict treatment

expected skin reaction to waxing

other methods of temporary hair removal, such as tweezing, shaving, depilatory creams, electrical depilatory; and effect of these on waxing process

reasons for restricting operator conversation to instructions during intimate waxing service

how to deal with circumstances in which client's behaviour breaches professional status of treatment.

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.

Consultation techniques may include:

questioning

visual examination

manual examination

reviewing client records

providing treatment advice.

Clients may include:

adult male clients of various ages

male clients who are not minors

male clients from different cultural and religious backgrounds

male clients with disabilities

new or regular clients with routine or special needs.

Contraindications may include:

skin conditions in the specific treatment area that prevent treatment but will not require medical referral, such as:

thin or fragile skin

scar tissue less than six months old

heat rash

sunburn

known allergies to wax products or ingredients, such as rosin

conditions affecting treatment area which require medical approval, such as:

urinary infections

sexually transmitted infections

pubic lice

contagious skin disease

oedema

conditions in specific treatment area which restrict treatment, such as:

moles

infected ingrown hairs

skin tags

external haemorrhoids.

Necessary action must include:

the following actions across a range of clients:

encouraging client to seek medical advice

explaining why service cannot be carried out

modifying waxing service

refusing unsuitable client.

Contra-actions may include:

bruising

blood spots

abrasions

broken hair

allergic reactions

excessive erythema

excessive and diminished hair growth.

Treatment plan must include:

client name and contact details

record of treatment area visual analysis

contraindications if present

patch test reaction

required service

procedures

products

tools and equipment

treatment contra-actions where present

soothing after-wax products used

treatment outcomes

recommended follow-up treatments.

Workplace requirements may include:

health and hygiene

comfort and privacy

designated time frames for completion of the service

environmental protection practices, such as:

waste minimisation

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

waste disposal

resource management

water efficiency.

Relevant health regulations must include:

state or territory Acts and local regulations relevant to skin penetration

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

occupational health and safety regulations.

Environmental conditions may include:

privacy

lighting

heating

ventilation

general client comfort.

Client preparation must include:

removal of accessories and clothing as necessary for treatment

protection of remaining client clothing to avoid contact with wax product

client's own cleansing of area to be treated

trimming of overlong hair prior to treatment.

Products may include:

pre-wax application products:

oils

powders

waxing products:

hot wax

warm wax

sugar paste

soothing after-wax products.

Intimate waxing service must include:

lower back

buttocks

anal area

scrotum

penis.

Suitable personal protective equipment may include:

protective goggles

powder free nitrile or vinyl gloves

apron.

Work techniques must include:

stretching and manipulating skin during application and removal

speed of product removal

direction and angle.

Home-care advice may include:

avoidance of activities which may cause contra-actions

future prevention of ingrown hairs

prevention of infection

personal hygiene.

Future treatment program may include:

number and frequency of future treatments

alternative hair reduction treatments.

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
Use consultation techniques to determine client requirements and visually identify characteristics and areas of skin or hair growth which may require special treatment. 
Recognise and clearly explain any contraindications to client and take necessaryaction. 
Clearly explain possible contra-actions to the client prior to agreeing to intimate area waxing treatment. 
Conduct a patch test on a suitable area of groin and observe skin reaction before proceeding with treatment. 
Discuss, review and confirm treatment plan with client, clearly explaining process to assist client understanding. 
Obtain informed and signed parent or guardian consent and ensure that a parent or guardian is present throughout intimate waxing process for minors. 
Obtain signed written informed consent from each client prior to carrying out treatment. 
Clean and disinfect tools and equipment to meet workplace standards and relevant health regulations. 
Prepare work environment to meet workplace requirements and relevant healthregulations and ensure environmental conditions are suitable to client and treatment. 
Perform client preparation to meet agreed treatment plan. 
Select and position suitable equipment, materials, applicators and products for intimate waxing service. 
Wear suitable personal protective equipment according to workplace requirements. 
Disinfect own hands prior to commencing service, and maintain accepted industry and workplace hygiene and safety standards throughout treatment. 
Ensure own posture and position minimise fatigue and risk of injury to self and client. 
Ensure client modesty and privacy at all times. 
Apply wax using single dip disposable spatulas and minimise wastage of product during application. 
Safely dispose of waste hair and wax to minimise negative environmental impacts, according to health regulations and workplace policies and procedures. 
Ensure that treatment is performed within workplace service time frame. 
Complete treatment plan so that it is a current record, accurate, easy to read, and signed by client and practitioner. 
Leave work area and equipment in a clean and hygienic condition suitable for further waxing treatments. 
Select pre-wax application products that match wax being used and use according to manufacturer instructions. 
Check that wax is correct temperature for both the client and also the area to be treated, immediately prior to waxing treatment, and maintain that temperature throughout service. 
Apply and remove wax according to manufacturer instructions, the area and hair growth pattern. 
Provide clear instructions to clients on how and when to support surrounding skin during waxing treatment. 
Apply work techniques that minimise discomfort, check client’s wellbeing throughout treatment and offer reassurance as necessary. 
Discontinue treatment and provide advice and recommendations for any other relevant treatment where contra-actions occur. 
Ensure treatment area is free of wax product and apply soothing after-wax product according to client requirements and workplace practice. 
Confirm client satisfaction and that all unwanted hair has been removed according to agreed treatment plan. 
Offer home-care advice suitable to client’s individual needs. 
Suggest products suitable for application to soothe skin irritation in intimate areas if required. 
Recommend future treatment program according to client needs. 
Revise recommended treatment plan as required. 
Rebook client according to agreed treatment plan. 

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