Unit of competency Outline
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Interpret the chemical composition and physical effects of cosmetic products
Interpret the chemical composition and physical effects of cosmetic products
Unit of competency
National Code
SHBBCCS007
SHBBCCS007
State Code
ODR50
ODR50
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/04/2022
Field of Education
110301 - Beauty Therapy
Original Release Date
12/04/2022
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to interpret the composition and effects of cosmetic products in order to provide accurate advice and achieve positive outcomes for clients in beauty therapy treatments.It requires the ability to investigate and interpret information about active ingredients in cosmetic products and their application. Cosmetic products are selected and used in the design and application of facial, hand and foot and body treatments in order to achieve agreed treatment outcomes.This unit applies to workers in nail, make-up, and beauty salons. In these environments, they work in a team but have responsibility for maintaining their own product and treatment knowledge.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply knowledge of cosmetic chemistry to beauty therapy treatments.
- 1.1. Identify relevant concepts of cosmetic chemistry and apply to the design and performance of beauty therapy treatments according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
- 1.2. Assess range of organic chemistry and relate to beauty therapy treatments.
- 1.3. Identify the role of percutaneous absorption and role of the skin in acting as a barrier while allowing the passage of chemicals used in beauty therapy treatments.
2. Apply knowledge of cosmetic products to beauty therapy treatments.
- 2.1. Assess the function of chemical formulations from a range of cosmetic emulsions in relation to action on the skin.
- 2.2. Assess formulation, function and action of range of cosmetic ingredients in relation to action on the skin.
- 2.3. Assess formulation of range of beauty therapy products in relation to purpose and action on the skin.
- 2.4. Assess environmental impact of ingredients in range of beauty therapy products.
- 2.5. Identify contraindications to the use of individual products as they relate to client health and treatment outcomes.
3. Select products to complement beauty therapy treatments.
- 3.1. Apply knowledge of cosmetic chemistry to beauty therapy treatments to maximise positive outcomes.
- 3.2. Recognise skin problems or requirements and select cosmetic products based on product formulation, function and action to complement range of beauty therapy treatments.
- 3.3. Apply the relevant principles of cosmetic chemistry in provision of post-treatment care and advice.
- 3.4. Document treatment plans.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHK0 | SHB50121 | Diploma of Beauty Therapy | Qualification |