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.
Formal and informal research strategies may include:
formal study
participating actively in relevant industry associations
participating in, and contributing to, discussion through conferences, meetings, seminars, courses and journals
participating in professional development and other learning opportunities
reading current literature, including specialist journals and industry magazines
web research.
Information on local, national and international developments may include:
best practice examples
emerging and future technology
published research.
Substantiated research findings may include:
objective technical methods
clinical testing
sensory analysis by trained panels or consumers
consumer or market research
published and peer-reviewed outcomes.
Professional development activities may include:
formal study towards higher qualifications
participating actively in relevant industry associations
articles, presentations, interviews and other communications
attendance at lectures or other informal education activities
participating in research projects
subscription to professional journals
those relating to moving into treatment supervisory role
provision of or participation in training
distance-based learning
mentoring.
Monitoring may include:
feedback from colleagues
accreditation with professional associations
peer discussions
workplace assessments
supervisory feedback
assessment of treatment results
client surveys
monitoring client attendance and business success.
Critical analysis may include:
analysing and evaluating actions and policies
clarifying issues, values and standards
comparing and contrasting ideals with practice
developing criteria for evaluation
distinguishing relevant from irrelevant facts
examining and evaluating assumptions
exploring implications and consequences
generating and assessing solutions
making interdisciplinary connections
making plausible inferences and predictions
noting significant similarities and differences
reading and listening critically.

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:
conducting research on technological developments with respect to the application of cosmetic light and laser systems, emerging treatment protocols and ideas
analysing, critiquing and synthesising complex information sources to develop own positions and ideas
applying recent issues and current regulations affecting the beauty industry in regard to the safe application of cosmetic light and laser systems in treatments
researching and documenting a personal development plan in light and laser system treatment.
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 or a simulated workplace environment in a range of situations which may include interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the workplace.
Assessment must ensure access to:
a current and varied range of familiar and unfamiliar text and online information sources
the opportunity to participate actively in relevant industry associations
the opportunity to participate in, and contribute to, discussion through conferences, meetings, seminars, courses and journals
professional development and other learning opportunities in the cosmetic application of light technologies
current literature, including specialist journals and industry magazines related to developments in the cosmetic application of light technologies.
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:
evaluation of research undertaken by candidate in terms of scope, depth and the level of critical thinking applied
evaluation of candidate's own professional development plan
observation of presentations
written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner, to assess knowledge and understanding of local and international developments in cosmetic light and laser system applications, emerging treatment protocols and ideas.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SIBBHRS705A Apply intense pulsed light and laser safety protocols.