Elements and Performance Criteria

Client service and advice may include but are not limited to:
new or regular clients with routine or special needs
general nutritional advice
specific advice relating to the individual service.

Relevant legislation may include but is not limited to:

Federal, State and local health and hygiene regulations

Occupational Health and Safety legislation.

Workplace policies and procedures may include but are not limited to:
health and hygiene
comfort and privacy

designated time frames for the completion of the service
quality assurance.

Nutrient needs and health problems across the lifespan may include but are not limited to:
stage of lifespan:
prenatal
infancy
childhood
adolescence
adulthood
menopause
late adulthood

nutrient needs of different population groups
energy requirements
common diet related health problems
role of nutrients in managing ideal weight.

Digestive system includes:
organs of the gastro-intestinal tract:
mouth
oesophagus
stomach
small intestine
large intestine
rectum
anus
salivatory glands
pancreas
gall-bladder
liver

functions of the digestive system:
mechanical and chemical digestive process
common disorders of the digestive system

nutrients:
proteins
carbohydrates
fats (lipids)
vitamins
minerals
water
fibre
cholesterol.

Excretory system includes:
organs of the excretory system:
kidneys
liver
lungs
skin
common disorders of the urinary system:
cystitis
kidney stones
kidney failure.

Appropriate professionals may include:
medical practitioner

complementary therapist

nutritionist

dietitian.

Nutritional requirements and dietary health problems may include:
healthy food and nutrition guidelines-dietary guidelines for Australians

guidelines for specific nutrients e.g. foods containing calcium

recommended dietary intakes
healthy eating pyramid
obesity and heart disease
weight management
eating disorders.

Healthy nutritional options may include:
general or specific advice to client

macro-nutrients
proteins
carbohydrates
fats
dietary fibre
water
advice on weight management.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Knowledge and consistent application of relevant workplace policies and procedures.
Knowledge and consistent application of Federal, State and local health and hygiene requirements/regulations.
Knowledge and consistent application of safe work practices and the safe use of products and electrical equipment, including the use of preventative measures, according to manufacturer safety manuals and Occupational Health and Safety regulations/requirements.
Knowledge and consistent application of the principles of nutrition as applied to beauty therapy treatments.
Evaluating client needs and requirements and advising on nutritional needs, homecare and complementary products.
Accurately and legibly recording relevant data.

Context of assessment
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, competency should be consistently demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor and/or the technical expert working in partnership with the assessor. The technical expert may include the beauty therapist and/or a nutrition specialist and may be in a simulated environment.
Competency should be demonstrated in a simulated workplace environment in a range of situations which may include client interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the workplace. For further guidance on the use of an appropriate simulated environment, refer to page 32 of the Assessment Guidelines in this Training Package.

Relationship to other units
This unit is a co-requisite for a range of beauty therapy units. It requires an assessment outcome which includes evidence of the application of knowledge of nutrition to the performance of one or more beauty therapy treatments.

This unit must therefore be assessed in conjunction with one or more of the following related units:

WRBBS407B Provide body treatments
WRBBS408B Provide aesthetic aromatic massage
WRBBS509A Plan the spa program
WRBBS510A Provide the spa program
WRBBS513A Use reflexology relaxation techniques in beauty treatments
WRBFS407B Provide advanced facial treatments

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:


observation of the learner performing a range of tasks in a simulated work environment, over sufficient time to demonstrate his/her handling of a range of contingencies. Tasks may include:

identifying client characteristics and developing a treatment plan according to client needs
perfomance of a beauty therapy treatment according to client requirements
providing advice according to client needs.
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding of nutrition in relation to the performance of beauty treatments, including aftercare advice and relevant legislation.
completing workplace documentation relevant to the provision of beauty therapy treatments.
third party reports from experienced beauty professionals in the workplace.
completion of self-paced learning materials, including personal reflection and feedback from trainer/coach/supervisor.

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered through a range of methods to indicate consistent performance.
It can be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone, through an integrated assessment activity or through a combination of both.
Evidence should be gathered as part of the learning process.

Required skills and knowledge to achieve the performance criteria
Responding to client needs.
Relating knowledge of nutrition to the practice of beauty therapy treatments.

Communication techniques including:

using open and/or closed questions
speaking clearly and concisely
using appropriate language
non-verbal communication
written communication.
Language, literacy and numeracy skills relevant to the role and workplace requirements.
The provisions of relevant health and hygiene regulations/requirements and skin penetration legislation.
The provisions of relevant Occupational Health and Safety regulations/requirements.
Workplace policies and procedures in regard to the performance of beauty therapy treatments.
The appearance and management of contra-indications and adverse effects.

Knowledge of nutrition in regard to the performance of beauty therapy treatments procedures including:

relevant principles of nutrition
nutrient needs across the lifespan
role of food, nutrients and other food substances
main functions of the digestive system
main organs and functions of the excretory system
dietary health problems
nutritional advice to client.

Specific resources required for assessment

Relevant documentation, such as:

workplace policy and procedures manuals.
Access to relevant learning materials.
A qualified workplace assessor or assessment team.

Communicating ideas and information
Evaluating client needs and advising on nutritional requirements will require the communication of ideas and information. (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Identifying client nutritional needs will require information to be collected, analysed and organised. (2)

Planning and organising activities
Applying knowledge of nutrition to the provision of beauty therapy treatments and providing nutritional advice according to client requirements, health and hygiene requirements and workplace procedures will require activities to be planned and organised. (3)

Working with others and in teams
Maintaining knowledge of workplace procedures and relevant legislation will require reporting to other staff members. (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Applying knowledge of nutrition to beauty therapy treatments may require the use of mathematical ideas and techniques. (1)

Solving problems
Recognising and responding to client requirements will require problem solving skills (3)

Using technology
Recording relevant outcomes may require the use of technology. (1)