Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:09 AM AWST
22/07/2026 9:09 AM AWST
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Provide upper body piercings
Provide upper body piercings
Unit of competency
National Code
SHBBSKS008
SHBBSKS008
State Code
ODR35
ODR35
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 provide upper body piercing services. It requires the ability to consult with clients, select tool and jewellery to safely pierce nose, ear cartilage and navel. Upper body piercing service can be provided for a single or multiple area piercings.This unit applies to beauty therapists who work in beauty salons. In this environment they are part of a team but make independent treatment decisions; demonstrate sensitivity, maturity and confidentiality in their client interactions; and have knowledge across a range of piercing techniques and products. They provide the service within skin penetration guidelines. 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. Prepare for treatment.
- 1.1. Access and review client treatment plan if available.
- 1.2. Check readiness of treatment area and availability of equipment.
- 1.3. Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.
2. Confirm client requirements.
- 2.1. Confirm with client piercing requirements and assess areas requiring treatment.
- 2.2. Obtain proof of age, or informed and signed parent or guardian consent for minors as required.
- 2.3. Identify and explain contraindications to piercing service, and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
- 2.4. Explain treatment sequence and factors that may restrict treatment.
- 2.5. Measure treatment site to determine gauge and size of jewellery.
- 2.6. Confirm jewellery size and style and revised treatment plan, record updates and obtain signed client consent.
3. Provide piercing.
- 3.1. Prepare client, and select piercing equipment and products.
- 3.2. Prepare and present self, according to organisational policy.
- 3.3. Apply health, hygiene and infection control and skin penetration procedures throughout service.
- 3.4. Position client and self to allow for easy access to treatment site and minimise risk of injury.
- 3.5. Cleanse and disinfect treatment site and mark-up for piercing.
- 3.6. Confirm placement with client.
- 3.7. Perform piercing in accordance with skin penetration legislation, manufacturer instructions and treatment plan.
- 3.8. Identify and manage adverse effects.
4. Review treatment and provide post treatment advice.
- 4.1. Evaluate piercings with client.
- 4.2. Record outcomes of piercing treatment on client treatment plan.
- 4.3. Provide aftercare advice and recommend products and future treatments.
5. Clean treatment area.
- 5.1. Clean treatment surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures and relevant skin penetration regulations.
- 5.2. Dispose of single use equipment according to organisational safety policy.
- 5.3. Sterilise reusable piercing equipment.
- 5.4. Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.
- 5.5. Dispose general and any hazardous waste to minimise negative environmental impacts and according to organisational policies and procedures.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVG01 | SHBBSKS004 | Provide upper body piercings | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHK0 | SHB50121 | Diploma of Beauty Therapy | Qualification |