Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Safe practice protocols must include:
control panel treatment settings
treatment after care (cold compress).
Safe practice protocols may include:
compliance with relevant federal, AUS/NZS, federal state, territory or local Acts and regulations regarding safe use of Class 4 equivalent IPL or Class 4 laser equipment for cosmetic treatments
workplace safety procedures for clients, operators and IPL or laser treatment areas.
Appropriate equipment may include:
intense pulsed light
normal mode alexandrite laser
ruby laser
diode laser
Nd:Yag laser.
Control panel may include:
power settings
pulse settings
time settings
emergency control
delivery systems.
Client 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 program plan may include:
treatment area
follicle type and distribution
hair type:
single, compound
straight, curved
fine, coarse
lanugo, vellus, terminal
equipment selected
planned treatment parameters based on patch test results, including:
wavelengths to be used
pulse duration
energy settings (fluence)
treatment duration
products
equipment
follow-up procedures
contraindications
relevant medical history and medications
outcomes of previous temporary and permanent hair reduction treatments.
Treatment area may include:
legs
arms
under arms
chin
lip
bikini line
buttocks
abdomen
back
chest.
Potential hazards may include:
particular hazards of delivery systems
ocular and skin hazards
client-specific hazards
reflected beam hazards
fire, explosion, electrical and environmental hazards.
Treatment settings may include:
wavelengths to be used
pulse duration
energy settings (fluence)
treatment duration.
Immediate skin reaction may include:
perifollicular oedema (slight oedema around follicles)
perifollicular erythema (slight redness around follicles)
skin treatment area change from bristly to smooth.
Immediate adverse skin reaction may include:
excessive perifollicular oedema
excessive perifollicular erythema.
Immediate post-treatment skin cooling products may include:
cold compress
cryogen sprays
cold gels.
Post-treatment home care may include:
providing cooling gel for client to apply as needed in 24 hours immediately following treatment
not exposing treatment area to sunlight for a specified time
advising client regarding the appropriate interval between treatments
re-affirming special precautions to be observed prior to the next treatment.
Special precautions may include:
none of the following treatments:
30 days prior to treatment:
tweezing
waxing
bleaching
sunbathing
solarium treatments
use of depilatory creams
electrolysis
two weeks prior to treatment:
use of self-tanning products.
Complications or adverse effects may include:
hypopigmentation
hyperpigmentation
blistering
scarring and textural changes
paradoxical increased hair growth.

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:
applying detailed IPL and laser specialised knowledge to consult, advise and reassure clients at all stages in treatment, and to provide pre- and post-treatment guidance
correctly using required equipment along with implementation of safe practice protocols in relation to treatment plan
adjusting treatment programs and modifying treatment plans for IPL and laser hair reduction where required
completing and storing treatment documentation.
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 a technical expert working in partnership with the assessor as described in the Assessment Guidelines
that competency is demonstrated in a fully equipped simulated laser or IPL hair reduction clinical workplace in a range of real work situations which may include interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the workplace.
Assessment must ensure access to:
a laser clinical treatment area, which includes as a minimum:
radiation warning signs stating 'warning laser in operation do not enter when light above door is illuminated'
non-flammable screens fitted inside windows to protect a person outside the window from non-ionising radiation levels greater than maximum permissible exposure from radiation
ventilation designed to ensure that infective agents are not passed downstream in air handling or exhaust system
fire extinguishing equipment, such as fire extinguishers, fire blankets and wet cloth drapes
IPL and laser equipment which, when energised, is capable of emitting an amount of non-ionising radiation higher than accessible limit for a Class 3B laser for relevant period stated in, and measured in accordance with, laser standards AS2211 (i.e. a Class 4 laser or equivalent in the case of IPL)
cosmetic laser equipment that may include one or more of the following:
normal mode alexandrite
ruby
diode
Nd:Yag
IPL equipment that may have one or more of the following characteristics:
programmable
manual
multiple pulsed shots
single pulsed shots
chilled sapphire head
one or minimal choice of filters
multiple filters
a treatment area, which includes:
a magnifying lamp
eye protection equipment for clients and operators
disposable operator masks
cooling after-treatment products
manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets
laser safety protection plan
range of clients with different Fitzpatrick skin types seeking hair reduction on a variety of areas on the face and body
current safety and environmental standards, guidelines workplace policies, procedures documentation regarding IPL and laser safety.
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:
setting up laser and IPL equipment to ensure client safety
applying IPL and laser hair reduction treatments
applying cooling after care treatments
providing after-treatment care advice
third-party reports from experienced IPL and laser hair reduction professionals in the workplace
case studies, and written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner, to assess knowledge and understanding of:
actions of IPL and laser technologies on hair follicle and surrounding skin tissue
factors affecting client pain tolerance and treatment settings, including wavelengths to be used, duration of pulse and selecting correct energy settings (fluence)
wound healing
completion of clinical practice, including recording practice details, 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:
SIBBHRS706A Design intense pulsed light and laser hair reduction programs.