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Provide cosmetic tattoo for lips

Provide cosmetic tattoo for lips

Unit of competency
National Code
SHBBCOS005
State Code
ODR17
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/12/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/04/2022
Field of Education
110301 - Beauty Therapy
Original Release Date
12/04/2022
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for, design and perform cosmetic tattooing for lips to meet client requirements.It requires the ability to confirm client requirements, prepare the treatment area and equipment, map out and shape the skin area to be treated, perform the procedure and provide post-treatment care and advice. This unit applies to cosmetic tattooists who work in salons or clinics where cosmetic tattoos are provided on face or body.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.Cosmetic tattooing is subject to Skin Penetration regulation in some states and territories. The supply of topical anaesthetics is restricted in some states or territories.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Set up treatment area and equipment and prepare client.
  • 1.1. Access and review client treatment plan if available and confirm client objectives and expectations.
  • 1.2. Prepare self for treatment with correct personal protective equipment.
  • 1.3. Set up treatment area according to infection control standards, and ensure required equipment and consumables are available.
  • 1.4. Prepare client on bed, cleanse skin, and ensure client is comfortable.
  • 1.5. Apply topical numbing cream to skin, on area to be treated according to state or territory legislation.
  • 1.6. Confirm Fitzpatrick skin type and skin undertones and any contraindications found on treatment plan.
  • 1.7. Set up machine or hand tool, and select appropriate needle cartridge to be used for client’s skin type.
  • 1.8. Select and record appropriate pigment colour selection for client’s skin.
2. Perform lip cosmetic tattooing.
  • 2.1. Map out shape and colour of cosmetic tattoo according to planned design and obtain client consent on design.
  • 2.2. Photograph area to be tattooed prior to, during and immediately after treatment.
  • 2.3. Open sterile needle packs in front of client.
  • 2.4. Select, prepare and record needles and pigments to be used.
  • 2.5. Provide cosmetic tattooing treatment according to treatment plan.
  • 2.6. Treat client using correct needle, angle and depth for the application.
  • 2.7. Interact with and reassure client throughout the treatment.
  • 2.8. Comply with health, hygiene and skin penetration regulations and requirements.
  • 2.9. Apply aftercare products so that client discomfort is minimised.
3. Review treatment.
  • 3.1. Evaluate treatment outcomes with client and seek feedback to determine client satisfaction.
  • 3.2. Record treatment parameters and outcomes of treatment on client treatment plan including pre- and post-treatment photographs.
  • 3.3. Rebook client as required for check-up or further treatments.
4. Advise client on aftercare.
  • 4.1. Provide post-treatment care advice and recommend products and future treatments.
  • 4.2. Manage client expectations of treatment outcomes and discuss and select evaluation strategies.
  • 4.3. Provide suitable referral for treatment of contraindicated conditions and recommend products and future treatments as required.
  • 4.4. Rebook client for re-assessment or further treatment as required.
5. Clean treatment area.
  • 5.1. Remove used linen and clean treatment surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures and state or territory codes of practice and regulations.
  • 5.2. Dispose of sharps in sharps container.
  • 5.3. Sterilise or dispose of any instrument that has come into contact with body fluids.
  • 5.4. Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.
  • 5.5. Dispose of general and any hazardous waste to minimise negative environmental impacts and according to organisational policies and procedures.
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State Code National Code Title Type
BHJ7 SHB50321 Diploma of Cosmetic Tattooing Qualification