Unit of competency Outline

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Provide 3D nipple areola complex tattooing

Provide 3D nipple areola complex tattooing

Unit of competency
National Code
SHBBCOS008
State Code
ODR06
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 outcomes required to prepare for, design and perform the appropriate areola tattooing required to meet client requirements following breast surgery, breast removal or breast reconstructive surgery. It requires the ability to assess the client’s requirements, assess a client’s suitability for procedure, advise the client of what can be expected as an outcome and the best treatment options, prepare equipment for procedure, perform procedure and provide adequate 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. Check treatment area is ready and required equipment and consumables are available.
  • 1.4. Identify time frames from last surgery, unilateral or bilateral reconstruction, type of reconstruction, chemotherapy, radiation, nipple reconstruction and any post-surgery infections.
  • 1.5. Complete and update consultation and medical history forms.
  • 1.6. Identify and record any contraindications and scarring on the treatment plan.
  • 1.7. Identify and describe to client the treatment protocols, procedural plan, and timeframe, follow up procedures and after care details and maintenance.
  • 1.8. Identify the ideal location to place the tattoo using the Golden Ratio, measure area and draw planned design.
  • 1.9. Identify and describe possible colour outcome or result.
  • 1.10. Seek client consent to proposed design and colour.
  • 1.11. Prepare pigment colours and consumables, tools, and all items for treatment using aseptic standard technique.
  • 1.12. Set up treatment area according to infection control standards, and ensure required equipment and consumables are available.
  • 1.13. Ensure client is comfortable, provide disposable gown, and cleanse and anaesthetise skin area to be treated in accordance with relevant state and territory legislation.
2. Perform 3D nipple areola complex cosmetic tattooing.
  • 2.1. Map out shape and colour of cosmetic tattoo according to final design.
  • 2.2. Seat the patient comfortably on workspace ready for procedure.
  • 2.3. Photograph area to be tattooed prior to treatment.
  • 2.4. Open sterile needle packs in front of client.
  • 2.5. Select, prepare and record needles and pigments to be used.
  • 2.6. Set appropriate needle depth for skin being tattooed and draw pigments into hand piece.
  • 2.7. Provide cosmetic tattooing treatment according to aseptic methods and art and design requirement, using correct needle, angle and depth for the application.
  • 2.8. Interact with and reassure client throughout the treatment and describe the end of the treatment to client.
  • 2.9. Complete procedure according to health, hygiene and skin penetration regulations and requirements.
  • 2.10. Cleanse the skin and apply aftercare products so that client discomfort is minimised.
  • 2.11. Take after treatment photographs.
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.
  • 3.3. Rebook client as required for check-up or further treatments.
  • 3.4. Monitor client through healing and recall in correct time for follow-up procedure.
  • 3.5. Assess healed results, take healed photographs and complete follow-up procedures.
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 advice on suitable referral source for treatment progress, and recommend products and future treatments as required.
  • 4.4. Take final photographs.
  • 4.5. 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.
  • 5.2. Dispose of sharps in sharps container.
  • 5.3. Sterilise 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