Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver SHBBSPA002, 'Provide spa therapies'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Provide spa therapies' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
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. Prepare for wet and dry treatments. | 1.1 Set spa beds with clean linen, plastic sheets and thermal blankets as required. 1.2 Prepare bolsters, and towels for the client draping during the treatment. 1.3 Check spa equipment to ensure it is operating according to manufacturer instructions. 1.4 Prepare sufficient supply of spa products to avoid disruption while providing treatments. 1.5 Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process. 1.6 Dim lights, set temperature at a comfortable level, and set relaxation music for spa rooms. |
2. Develop treatment plan. | 2.1 Develop, or access and review client treatment plan. 2.2 Confirm client spa treatment requirements, and identify potential additional services and products. 2.3 Identify contraindications to spa service and refer client to appropriate professional as required. 2.4 Explain therapy sequence, mode of administration and factors that may restrict treatment. 2.5 Confirm revised treatment plan, record updates and obtain client consent. |
3. Provide wet spa therapy. | 3.1 Check client understanding of wet therapy steps, discuss modesty requirements and provide disposable garments as required. 3.2 Prepare self, using personal protective equipment as required. 3.3 Position self to minimise fatigue and risk of injury to self and client throughout treatment. 3.4 Follow procedures to avoid water contamination throughout treatment. 3.5 Use hydrotherapy equipment and treatment products according to treatment plan. 3.6 Recognise adverse reactions and take remedial action as required. 3.7 Apply aftercare products as required. |
4. Provide dry spa therapy. | 4.1 Check client understanding of dry therapy steps, discuss modesty requirements and provide disposable garments as required. 4.2 Prepare self, using personal protective equipment as required. 4.3 Position self to minimise fatigue and risk of injury to self and client throughout treatment. 4.4 Drape client, and uncover body area to be treated. 4.5 Exfoliate skin, and apply body wrap products or herbal pack, according to treatment plan and following manufacturer instructions. 4.6 Rinse client skin thoroughly and apply aftercare products. |
5. Ensure client comfort during treatment | 5.1 Check client comfort at regular intervals and reassure them throughout the treatment. 5.2 Assist client to safely vacate hydrotherapy area. 5.3 Monitor wet floors and treatment areas for safety of clients, colleagues, and self. 5.4 Allow post treatment recovery time in relaxation area. |
6. Review treatment and provide post treatment advice. | 6.1 Evaluate spa treatment with client and record treatment outcomes on treatment plan. 6.2 Advise on adverse effects to spa treatment. 6.3 Provide after care advice and recommend products and future treatments. 6.4 Rebook client as required. |
7. Clean treatment area. | 7.1 Remove used linen and clean surfaces and spa equipment according to organisational policies and procedures. 7.2 Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment. 7.3 Dispose general waste, hazardous substances and used treatment products to minimise negative environmental impacts and according to organisational policies and procedures. 7.4 Identify and report equipment malfunction. |