Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide waxing services to remove unwanted hair from female intimate areas.
It requires the ability to consult with clients to plan services to apply and remove hot and strip wax safely. Female intimate waxing can be an individual service or form part of a series of services.
This unit applies to beauticians and beauty therapists who work in beauty or hair removal salons. In this environment they work as part of a team but make independent treatment decisions; demonstrate sensitivity, maturity and confidentiality in their client interactions; and have knowledge across a range of waxing techniques and waxing products.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Establish client priorities. | 1.1 Access and review client treatment plan if available. 1.2 Confirm with client female intimate waxing requirements and assess areas of skin and hair growth requiring treatment. 1.3 Obtain informed and signed parent or guardian consent if client is a minor. 1.4 Identify and explain contraindications to female intimate waxing service, and refer client to appropriate professional as required. 1.5 Explain treatment sequence and factors that may restrict treatment. 1.6 Confirm revised treatment plan, record updates and obtain signed client consent. |
2. Prepare for female intimate waxing service. | 2.1 Prepare service area, equipment and self. 2.2 Prepare client and select waxing products according to plan. 2.3 Instruct client in what to use and how to self-cleanse female intimate waxing area. 2.4 Use suitable personal protective equipment. 2.5 Ensure own posture and position to minimise fatigue and risk of injury to self and client throughout waxing service. 2.6 Instruct client on correct positioning and how to use a towel to cover areas not being treated. 2.7 Clean and prepare skin area to be waxed. 2.8 Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process. |
3. Apply wax to female intimate area. | 3.1 Test wax temperature, adjust as required and maintain for the duration of waxing service. 3.2 Trim hair to suitable length for waxing as required. 3.3 Conduct patch test to identify skin reactions before proceeding with full female intimate waxing service. 3.4 Apply wax using single use applicators according to the area and manufacturer instructions. 3.5 Remove wax according to hair growth pattern, area and manufacturer instructions. 3.6 Ensure all wax product is removed from skin and use tweezers to remove remaining unwanted hair as required. |
4. Ensure client comfort. | 4.1 Monitor client reactions and responses and adjust waxing service as required. 4.2 Ensure client comfort and modesty throughout service. 4.3 Direct client on how and when to support surrounding skin to minimise discomfort. 4.4 Apply techniques to minimise client discomfort. 4.5 Discontinue treatment and provide advice if contra-actions occur 4.6 Apply aftercare product to minimise any post treatment skin reactions. |
5. Review waxing service and provide post service advice. | 5.1 Evaluate waxing service with client. 5.2 Record outcomes of waxing service on client treatment plan. 5.3 Provide aftercare advice and recommend products and future treatments. 5.4 Update treatment plan and rebook client as required. |
6. Clean service area. | 6.1 Clean service area, equipment and surfaces according to organisational policies and procedures. 6.2 Replenish service area in preparation for next service. 6.3 Dispose of general waste, waste hair and wax to minimise negative environmental impacts according to organisational policies and procedures. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
communicate, follow and adjust treatment plan to provide five intimate waxing services for female clients as follows, ensuring maximum hair removal:
full
partial
basic shape
design, record and maintain treatment plans and records for each of these clients specifying details of:
client feedback
contraindications
products used
hair and skin analysis
treatment outcomes
patch test reaction
relevant medical history and medications
waxing service performed
aftercare recommendations and advice
apply and adjust the following work techniques to female intimate waxing services:
stretching and supporting the skin
speed, direction and angle of wax removal
maintain cultural sensitivity, maturity and confidentiality throughout service
present self, according to organisational policy
comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements
clean, prepare and maintain service area according to organisational policy.
Evidence of Knowledge
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
state or territory and local health and hygiene regulations and requirements relevant to the provision of waxing services
age at which an individual is classed as a minor according to relevant federal, state or territory legislation and why minors must only be treated with informed and signed parental or guardian consent
infectious disease transmission routes and prevention of infection transmission as it relates to intimate waxing services
infection control procedures and application of standard precautions as they apply to the provision of waxing services
organisational policies and procedures as they apply to the provision of waxing services:
client record management
equipment use and maintenance
incident reporting
personal hygiene and presentation
presentation of treatment area
waste disposal
work health and safety
scope of practice:
when to refer clients to other practitioners
importance of not stating a diagnosis of a contraindication
when to refuse unsuitable clients
techniques that minimise risk of client misinterpreting operator behaviour and actions
strategies for dealing with client behaviour that breaches professional status of treatment
importance of client self-cleansing of female intimate waxing treatment prior to performing waxing service
basic anatomy and terminology of female genitalia
structural features of hair and hair follicles:
hair shaft
layers of hair
hair root and follicle
stages of hair growth cycle and relationship to hair removal:
anagen
catagen
telogen
hair growth patterns
common hair disorders
velus hair type:
terminal
factors effecting hair growth:
hormonal
hereditary
drugs and chemicals
variations to hair growth cycle and patterns in female intimate area
variations to skin biology and appearance in female intimate area and implications for treatment and infection control
the need for psychological sensitivity required when conducting female intimate waxing
formulation of waxes
function and action of wax ingredients
relevance and importance of clearly explaining the following to clients:
contraindications
contra-actions
skin sensitivity during menstruation
contraindications that:
prevent treatment but will not require medical referral:
heat rash
known allergies to wax products or ingredients
scar tissue less than six months old
sunburn
thin or fragile skin
prevent treatment
contagious skin disease
oedema
pubic lice
sexually transmitted infections
urinary infections
restrict treatment:
external haemorrhoids
infected ingrown hairs
moles
skin tags
adverse effects to female intimate waxing and required action steps:
abrasions
allergic reactions
blood spots
broken hair
bruising
excessive erythema
skin irritation
skin trauma
after service and home care advice relevant to female intimate waxing services:
avoidance of activities which may cause contra-actions
prevention of ingrown hairs and infection
personal hygiene
recommended products and future treatments
intimate waxing equipment and products:
ingredients and composition of waxing products
soothing products to reduce skin irritation
use of shaping templates
use of hot wax, warm wax and sugar wax
suitability of products according to hair type
application and removal of waxing products
direction of application and speed of removal
sustainable operating procedures for the conservation of product, water and power
aftercare advice, products and future treatments to maintain client treatment objectives.
Assessment Conditions
Skills must be demonstrated in a beauty industry environment; this can be:
a beauty industry workplace or
a simulated beauty workplace set up for the purpose of skills assessment, that provides services to paying members of the public.
Assessment must ensure access to:
paying female clients, both new and regular, with different intimate waxing requirements, who have the expectation that the services provided reflect those of a commercial business
hand washing facilities:
basin
hot and cold running water
liquid soap
single use towels or hand dryer
relevant workplace documentation:
blank client records
organisational policies and procedures relevant to the provision of waxing services
manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets
product instructions and safety data sheets.
Assessment must ensure use of:
cleaning and disinfection products
client gowns or covers
disposable single use wax applicators and strips
disposable sheeting
disposable g-string
hot and strip wax
temperature controlled wax pots
tweezers
client gowns or covers
pre and aftercare products from a comprehensive professional range
individual workstation consisting of:
treatment table with safe working access at both ends and sides
individual electricity supply
magnifying lamp
stable wax pot bench or trolley
personal protective equipment:
disposable gloves
aprons
treatment towels or linen, or disposable linen.
Assessment activities that allow the individual to:
provide female intimate waxing within commercially realistic speed, timing and productivity
demonstrate competency in an environment reflective of real work situations
manage tasks and contingencies in the context of the job role.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisation’s requirements for assessors and:
hold a qualification as a beautician or beauty therapist
have worked as a beautician or beauty therapist for at least three years where they have applied the skills and knowledge of this unit of competency.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed here, along with a brief context statement. | |
Skill | Description |
Reading skills to: | interpret and follow manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets for safe use of cleaning and treatment products and equipment. |
Numeracy skills to: | calculate treatment times, product quantities and price of treatment. |
Self-management skills to: | maintain cultural sensitivity, maturity and confidentiality with female clients. |
Technology skills to: | use client software to update client notes, rebook future treatments, record stock data and product purchases. safely use and maintain electrical equipment. |
Sectors
Beauty
Competency Field
Hair Reduction Services