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.
Relevant legislation may include:
federal, state or territory, and local health and hygiene regulations
occupational health and safety.
Workplace policies and procedures may include:
health and hygiene
comfort and privacy
designated time frames for the completion of the service
quality assurance.
Growth, development, ageing and healing of human skin must include:
cell division and differentiation
growth of epidermis
mitosis
changes in the skin from foetus to old age
theories about ageing
normal ageing and photo ageing
wound healing and stages in wound healing.
Inheritance or genetics of physical traits and conditions must include:
gene theory of inheritance
dominant and recessive genes
inherited skin disorders
acne
eczema and atopic dermatitis
seborrheic dermatitis
pigmentation disorders
hair disorders.
Major skin chemicals must include:
proteins:
soluble
insoluble
collagen
elastin
keratin
lipids
glycosaminoglycans.
Role of the endocrine glands and hormones may include:
sebaceous gland secretion
sweat secretion
sense reception
growth and healing
hair growth and loss
pigmentation
menstrual cycle
age-related hormonal change and skin
effect of drugs and hormones on skin physiology.
Percutaneous absorption must include:
skin surface chemistry
skin and the percutaneous absorption process
absorption pathways
rates of penetration
measuring percutaneous absorption
bioavailability and biological activity.
Range of skin disorders and diseases may include:
acne:
Agiminata
Chloracne
Conglobata
excoriated
exogenous or cosmetic
Fulminians
Indurata
infantile
occupational
Papulosa
Rosacea
Vulgaris
benign neoplasms and hyperplasias:
epithelial
seborrheic keratosis or sebaceous warts
milium
naevi, melanocytic or vascular
strawberry mole
port wine stain
skin tag
syringoma
dermatitis or eczema:
allergic contact
Atopic
Discoid or Nummular
Lichen Simplex
Periorial
Pigmented Purpuric
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Stasis
Winter or Asteatotic
Icthyosis
Lupus Erythematosis
pigmentation disorders:
Vitiligio
Chloasma or Melasma
Psoriasis:
Vulgaris
Guttate
Arthropathic
of the nails
Scleroderma
skin tumours
Urticaria:
cold
contact
pressure
hair disorders:
Alopecia Areata
diffuse hair loss
Hypertrichosis
hirsutism
Pattern Alopecia
post-childbirth hair loss
menopausal hair loss
Telogen Effluvium
Traction Alopecea.
Contagious disorders may include:
bacterial infections:
cellulitis
folliculitis
impetigo
furuncles
viral infections:
herpes simplex
herpes zoster
varicella
viral warts
molluscum contagiosum
fungal infections:
pityriasis versicolor
candidiasis
Tinea Pedis
Tinea Unguium
disease caused by animal parasites:
fleas, lice and bedbugs
papular urticaria mites and ticks
parasitic worms.
Contraindications to treatments must include:
local and general contraindications:
skin disorders or diseases
allergic reactions
bruising or swelling
areas exhibiting loss of tactile sensation
cuts or abrasions
recent operations
areas of recent fractures of sprains
diabetes
blood disorders and diseases
contraindications of products used in combination or with other services.
Appropriate professionals may include:
medical practitioner
complementary therapist.
Provision of post-treatment and home-care advice may include:
lifestyle changes:
sun protection
skin care
effects of nutrition on skin and hair
product advice
advice on further services.

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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
applying principles of skin science and skin disorders as they relate to beauty therapy treatments, including:
main functions and role of skin
growth, development, ageing and healing of human skin
inheritance of physical traits
function, formation and behaviour of major skin chemicals
role of endocrine glands and hormones in body
percutaneous absorption
skin disorders
designing and applying a range of beauty therapy treatments, using a variety of techniques and procedures involving skin care
accurately and legibly recording relevant data.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
that competency is consistently demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor or the technical expert working in partnership with the assessor as described in the Assessment Guidelines
that competency is demonstrated in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment in a range of real work situations which may include client interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the workplace.
Assessment must ensure access to:
text and online resources
skin treatment products from a professional beauty services range
relevant workplace documentation including:
manufacturer's equipment instructions
product instructions
manufacturer safety data sheets
workplace policies and procedures manuals
a range of clients with common skin disorders seeking beauty treatments.
For further guidance on the use of an appropriate simulated environment, refer to the Assessment Guidelines in this Training Package.
Methods 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 a simulated work environment, over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies, including:
identifying principles of skin science and disorders and developing and maintaining safe work practices
relating design and performance of a variety of treatment processes to principles of skin science and disorders, according to client and safety requirements
written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner, to assess knowledge and understanding of beauty therapy treatments using electrical equipment, including post-treatment advice and relevant legislation
completion of workplace documentation relevant to beauty therapy treatments
third-party reports from technical experts
completion of self-paced learning materials, including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SIBBBOS402A Provide body treatments
SIBBCCS301A Apply the principles of skin biology to beauty treatments
SIBBCCS405A Develop treatment plans
SIBBFAS404A Provide facial treatments.