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.
Clients may include:
women
men
children
new or regular clients with routine or special needs
people from a range of social, cultural or ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.
Salon procedures may include:
health and hygiene
comfort and privacy
timeframes for the completion of the service
quality assurance.
Main functions of the digestive system must include:
organs of the gastrointestinal tract:
mouth
oesophagus
stomach
small intestine
large intestine
rectum
anus
salivatory glands
pancreas
gall bladder
liver
functions of the digestive system, including mechanical and chemical digestive processes
common disorders of the digestive system.
Main functions of the excretory system must include:
organs of the excretory system:
kidneys
liver
lungs
skin.
Appropriate professionals may include:
medical practitioner
complementary therapist
nutritionist
dietician.
Nutritional requirements and dietary health problems may include:
nutrients, including:
proteins
carbohydrates
fats (lipids)
vitamins
minerals
water
dietary fibre
cholesterol
guidelines for specific nutrients, e.g. foods containing protein
recommended dietary intake
healthy eating pyramid
obesity and heart disease
weight management
eating disorders
malabsorption.
Healthy nutritional options may include:
general or specific advice to client
macro-nutrients

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.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
knowledge and consistent application of the principles of nutrition as applied to trichological treatments
evaluating client needs and requirements and advising on nutritional needs, home care and complementary products
accurately and legibly recording relevant data.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a salon or a simulated salon environment that includes a range of work situations such as client interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the salon
a simulated environment, which includes as a minimum:
research materials and facilities
texts, including internet access
promotional material on the healthy diet pyramid
a range of clients with varying nutritional requirements.
For further guidance on the use of an appropriate simulated environment, refer to the Assessment Guidelines in this Training Package.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of learners performing a range of tasks in the workplace or a simulated work environment, over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies, including:
developing a client treatment plan taking into account nutritional factors that impact on treatment outcomes
providing basic nutritional advice to clients
referring clients to relevant other professionals where indicated
case studies, and written and verbal questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner, to assess knowledge and understanding of nutrition in relation to beauty treatments, including post-treatment care and relevant legislation
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports of on-the-job performance.
Guidance information for assessment
A unit of competency describes an individual skill but people rarely perform one skill at a time. Many skills are combined on a day-to-day basis in the workplace as part of work processes. This does not mean that each skill described by a unit of competency is prerequisite to another— they are related skills.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, salon and job role is recommended for example:
SIHHHSC404A Perform trichological assessments.