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Perform female intimate waxing treatments
Perform female intimate waxing treatments
Unit of competency
National Code
SIBBHRS502A
SIBBHRS502A
State Code
D4771
D4771
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/05/2011
Field of Education
110301 - Beauty Therapy
Original Release Date
27/05/2011
Nominal Hours
12
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to safely remove hair from female intimate body areas using various waxing techniques. It is part a suite of hair reduction services that may be available in beauty salons to meet the needs of different female clients.Waxing on other body areas and male intimate waxing treatments are described in separate units. Alternative hair reduction treatments, such as electrolysis, intense pulsed light and laser hair reduction, require specialised skills and knowledge and are also presented in separate units.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan female intimate area waxing treatments.
- 1.1 Use consultation techniques to determine client requirements and visually identify characteristics and areas of skin or hair growth which may require special treatment.
- 1.2 Recognise and clearly explain any contraindications to client and take necessaryaction.
- 1.3 Clearly explain possible contra-actions to client prior to agreeing to intimate area waxing treatment.
- 1.4 Conduct a patch test on a suitable area of groin and observe skin reaction before proceeding with treatment.
- 1.5 Discuss, review and confirm treatment plan with client, clearly explaining process to assist client understanding.
- 1.6 Obtain informed and signed parent or guardian consent and ensure that a parent or guardian is present throughout intimate waxing process for minors.
- 1.7 Obtain signed written informed consent from each client prior to carrying out treatment.
2 Prepare for treatment.
- 2.1 Clean and disinfect tools and equipment to meet workplace standards and relevant health regulations.
- 2.2 Prepare work environment to meet workplace requirements and relevant healthregulations and ensure environmental conditions are suitable to client and treatment.
- 2.3 Perform client preparation to meet agreed treatment plan.
- 2.4 Select and position suitable equipment, materials, applicators and products for an intimate waxing service.
- 2.5 Wear suitable personal protective equipment according to workplace requirements.
- 2.6 Disinfect own hands prior to commencing service and maintain accepted industry and workplace hygiene and safety standards throughout treatment.
3 Maintain safe and effective methods of intimate area waxing.
- 3.1 Ensure own posture and position minimise fatigue and risk of injury to self and client.
- 3.2 Ensure client modesty and privacy at all times.
- 3.3 Apply wax using single dip disposable spatulas and minimise wastage of product during application.
- 3.4 Safely dispose of waste hair and wax to minimise negative environmental impacts according to health regulations and workplace policies and procedures.
- 3.5 Ensure that treatment is performed within the workplace service time frame.
- 3.6 Complete treatment plan so that it is a current record, accurate, easy to read, and signed by client and practitioner.
- 3.7 Leave work area and equipment in a clean and hygienic condition suitable for further waxing treatments.
4 Remove unwanted hair.
- 4.1 Select pre-wax application products that match wax being used, and use according to manufacturer instructions.
- 4.2 Check that wax is correct temperature for both client and also the area to be treated, immediately prior to waxing treatment, and maintain that temperature throughout the service.
- 4.3 Apply and remove wax according to manufacturer instructions, the area and hair growth pattern.
- 4.4 Provide clear instructions to client on how and when to support surrounding skin during waxing treatment.
- 4.5 Apply work techniques that minimise discomfort, check client’s wellbeing throughout treatment, and offer reassurance as necessary.
- 4.6 Discontinue treatment and provide advice and recommendations for any other relevant treatment where contra-actions occur.
- 4.7 Ensure treatment area is free of wax product and apply soothing after-wax product according to client requirements and workplace practice.
- 4.8 Confirm client satisfaction and that all unwanted hair has been removed according to agreed treatment plan.
5 Review treatment plan and provide post-treatment advice.
- 5.1 Offer home-care advice suitable to client’s individual needs.
- 5.2 Suggest products suitable for application to soothe skin irritation in intimate areas if required.
- 5.3 Recommend future treatment program according to client needs.
- 5.4 Revise recommended treatment plan as required.
- 5.5 Rebook client according to agreed treatment plan.
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.
Consultation techniques may include:
questioning
visual examination
reviewing client records
providing treatment advice.
Clients may include:
adult female clients of various ages
female clients who are not minors
female clients from different cultural and religious backgrounds
female clients with disabilities
new or regular clients with routine or special needs.
Contraindications may include:
skin conditions in specific treatment area that prevent treatment but will not require medical referral, such as:
thin or fragile skin
scar tissue less than six months old
heat rash
sunburn
known allergies to wax products or ingredients
conditions affecting treatment area which require medical approval, such as:
urinary infections
sexually transmitted infections
pubic lice
contagious skin disease
oedema
conditions in specific treatment area which restrict treatment, such as:
moles
infected ingrown hairs
skin tags
external haemorrhoids.
Necessary action must include:
the following actions across a range of clients:
encouraging client to seek medical advice
explaining why service cannot be carried out
modifying waxing service
refusing unsuitable client.
Contra-actions may include:
bruising
blood spots
abrasions
broken hair
allergic reactions
excessive erythema
excessive and diminished hair growth.
Treatment plan must include:
client name and contact details
record of treatment area visual analysis
contraindications if present
patch test reaction
required service
procedures
products
tools and equipment
treatment contra-actions where present
soothing after-wax products used
treatment outcomes
recommended follow-up treatments.
Workplace requirements may include:
health and hygiene
comfort and privacy
designated time frames for the completion of service
environmental protection practices, such as:
waste minimisation
energy efficiency, e.g. electricity saving devices and practices
waste disposal
resource management
water efficiency.
Relevant health regulations must include:
state or territory Acts and local regulations relevant to skin penetration
federal, state or territory, and local health and hygiene regulations
occupational health and safety regulations.
Environmental conditions may include:
privacy
lighting
heating
ventilation
general client comfort.
Client preparation must include:
removal of accessories and clothing as necessary for treatment
protection of remaining client clothing to avoid contact with wax product
client's own cleansing of area to be treated
trimming of overlong hair prior to treatment.
Products may include:
pre-wax application products:
oils
powders
waxing products:
hot wax
warm wax
sugar paste
soothing after-wax products.
Intimate waxing service must include:
full
partial
shaping.
Suitable personal protective equipment may include:
protective goggles
powder free nitrile or vinyl gloves
apron.
Work techniques must include:
stretching and manipulating skin during application and removal
speed of product removal
direction and angle.
Home-care advice may include:
avoidance of activities which may cause contra-actions
future prevention of ingrown hairs
prevention of infection
personal hygiene.
Future treatment program may include:
number and frequency of future treatments
alternative hair reduction treatments.
Consultation techniques may include:
questioning
visual examination
reviewing client records
providing treatment advice.
Clients may include:
adult female clients of various ages
female clients who are not minors
female clients from different cultural and religious backgrounds
female clients with disabilities
new or regular clients with routine or special needs.
Contraindications may include:
skin conditions in specific treatment area that prevent treatment but will not require medical referral, such as:
thin or fragile skin
scar tissue less than six months old
heat rash
sunburn
known allergies to wax products or ingredients
conditions affecting treatment area which require medical approval, such as:
urinary infections
sexually transmitted infections
pubic lice
contagious skin disease
oedema
conditions in specific treatment area which restrict treatment, such as:
moles
infected ingrown hairs
skin tags
external haemorrhoids.
Necessary action must include:
the following actions across a range of clients:
encouraging client to seek medical advice
explaining why service cannot be carried out
modifying waxing service
refusing unsuitable client.
Contra-actions may include:
bruising
blood spots
abrasions
broken hair
allergic reactions
excessive erythema
excessive and diminished hair growth.
Treatment plan must include:
client name and contact details
record of treatment area visual analysis
contraindications if present
patch test reaction
required service
procedures
products
tools and equipment
treatment contra-actions where present
soothing after-wax products used
treatment outcomes
recommended follow-up treatments.
Workplace requirements may include:
health and hygiene
comfort and privacy
designated time frames for the completion of service
environmental protection practices, such as:
waste minimisation
energy efficiency, e.g. electricity saving devices and practices
waste disposal
resource management
water efficiency.
Relevant health regulations must include:
state or territory Acts and local regulations relevant to skin penetration
federal, state or territory, and local health and hygiene regulations
occupational health and safety regulations.
Environmental conditions may include:
privacy
lighting
heating
ventilation
general client comfort.
Client preparation must include:
removal of accessories and clothing as necessary for treatment
protection of remaining client clothing to avoid contact with wax product
client's own cleansing of area to be treated
trimming of overlong hair prior to treatment.
Products may include:
pre-wax application products:
oils
powders
waxing products:
hot wax
warm wax
sugar paste
soothing after-wax products.
Intimate waxing service must include:
full
partial
shaping.
Suitable personal protective equipment may include:
protective goggles
powder free nitrile or vinyl gloves
apron.
Work techniques must include:
stretching and manipulating skin during application and removal
speed of product removal
direction and angle.
Home-care advice may include:
avoidance of activities which may cause contra-actions
future prevention of ingrown hairs
prevention of infection
personal hygiene.
Future treatment program may include:
number and frequency of future treatments
alternative hair reduction treatments.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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:
using questioning and visual examination to consult, prepare and plan for intimate area waxing services for a variety of female clients
applying knowledge of range of designs and outcomes achieved by commonly offered female intimate area waxing services
applying relevant regulations and workplace procedures to consistently, safely and efficiently perform female intimate area waxing treatment services within commercial time constraints
identifying contra-actions or other problems which may arise during services and taking necessary action to protect comfort and safety of the client or operator
evaluating outcomes of waxing treatments and advising clients on future treatments, home care and complementary products.
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
that competency is demonstrated in a simulated workplace environment in a range of real workplace situations which may include client interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the workplace.
Assessment must ensure access to:
a fully equipped waxing treatment area, which includes as a minimum:
individual client workstations
adjustable treatment couch with equipment and operator safe working access at head, foot and each side
stable wax pot bench area with electricity supply in each workstation
magnifying lamp
temperature controlled hot wax pot
cold wax pot
supply of disposable spatulas
trolley
supply of disposable towels
client gown or cover
personal protective equipment, including disposable gloves
professional range of depilatory wax products
soothing after-treatment products from workplace 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 different intimate waxing requirements.
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:
direct observation of learners performing a range of tasks in an actual or simulated work environment, over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies, including:
consulting with client's, performing visual examinations, and developing intimate area waxing treatment plans according to client needs
preparing, applying and removing wax according to client requirements
providing advice on home-care products and future treatments according to client needs
written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner, to assess knowledge and understanding of:
safe practice
dealing with adverse outcomes
relevant infection control procedures
completion of workplace documentation relevant to the provision of waxing treatments
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by candidate
completion of self-paced learning materials, including personal reflection and feedback from the trainer, workplace coach or supervisor.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SIBBHRS503A Perform male intimate waxing treatments
SIRXOHS001A Apply safe working practices.
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:
using questioning and visual examination to consult, prepare and plan for intimate area waxing services for a variety of female clients
applying knowledge of range of designs and outcomes achieved by commonly offered female intimate area waxing services
applying relevant regulations and workplace procedures to consistently, safely and efficiently perform female intimate area waxing treatment services within commercial time constraints
identifying contra-actions or other problems which may arise during services and taking necessary action to protect comfort and safety of the client or operator
evaluating outcomes of waxing treatments and advising clients on future treatments, home care and complementary products.
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
that competency is demonstrated in a simulated workplace environment in a range of real workplace situations which may include client interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the workplace.
Assessment must ensure access to:
a fully equipped waxing treatment area, which includes as a minimum:
individual client workstations
adjustable treatment couch with equipment and operator safe working access at head, foot and each side
stable wax pot bench area with electricity supply in each workstation
magnifying lamp
temperature controlled hot wax pot
cold wax pot
supply of disposable spatulas
trolley
supply of disposable towels
client gown or cover
personal protective equipment, including disposable gloves
professional range of depilatory wax products
soothing after-treatment products from workplace 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 different intimate waxing requirements.
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:
direct observation of learners performing a range of tasks in an actual or simulated work environment, over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies, including:
consulting with client's, performing visual examinations, and developing intimate area waxing treatment plans according to client needs
preparing, applying and removing wax according to client requirements
providing advice on home-care products and future treatments according to client needs
written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner, to assess knowledge and understanding of:
safe practice
dealing with adverse outcomes
relevant infection control procedures
completion of workplace documentation relevant to the provision of waxing treatments
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by candidate
completion of self-paced learning materials, including personal reflection and feedback from the trainer, workplace coach or supervisor.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SIBBHRS503A Perform male intimate waxing treatments
SIRXOHS001A Apply safe working practices.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVG00 | SHBBHRS002 | Provide female intimate waxing services | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S781 | SIB50110 | Diploma of Beauty Therapy | Qualification |