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Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments

Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments

Unit of competency
National Code
SHBBCCS002
State Code
AVG15
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/09/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/01/2016
Field of Education
110301 - Beauty Therapy
Original Release Date
29/01/2016
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to select and blend aromatic plant oils for use in face and body treatments to meet specific client needs. It requires the ability to establish priorities with the client, synthesise knowledge of aromatic plant oil chemistry and the therapeutic profiles of aromatic oils, and to select and blend aromatic plant oils.The unit applies to beauty and spa therapists who work in beauty salons, massage clinics and spas. In this environment they work as part of a team but make independent treatment decisions. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish client objectives.
  • 1.1 Access and review client treatment plan if available.
  • 1.2 Identify client contraindications to individual aromatic oils and exclude from blend design.
  • 1.3 Identify aromatic oil preferences of clients and consider inclusion in design of blend.
2. Design oil blend.
  • 2.1 Apply aromatic plant oil chemistry and aromatic oil information to evaluate effective aromatic oils for client.
  • 2.2 Determine effects of interactions between selected aromatic and carrier oils and modify design of blend accordingly.
  • 2.3 Select optimum delivery method and calculate ratios of each aromatic oil to ensure effective treatment.
  • 2.4 Explain recommended aromatic plant oils and their effects to client, confirming ingredients and delivery method.
3. Set up for blending.
  • 3.1 Check readiness of preparation area and availability of equipment.
  • 3.2 Check aromatic oils to ensure availability, viability and compliance with expiry dates.
  • 3.3 Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and blending process.
4. Prepare aromatic oil blends.
  • 4.1 Ensure adequate ventilation in preparation area.
  • 4.2 Measure and mix selected aromatic oils, carrier oil, additives and other mediums according to blend design.
  • 4.3 Minimise deterioration of aromatic oils and blends according to aromatic plant oil chemistry and aromatic oil information.
5. Provide treatment using aromatic plant oils.
  • 5.1 Apply aromatic plant oil blend according to treatment plan.
  • 5.2 Minimise wastage of oils and handle safely to minimise deterioration.
  • 5.3 Monitor client reactions and adjust treatment as required.
6. Review treatment and provide post treatment advice.
  • 6.1 Evaluate treatment outcomes with client.
  • 6.2 Provide advice on care of common skin disorders within scope of practice.
  • 6.3 Manage client expectations of potential outcomes.
  • 6.4 Recommend home care, lifestyle changes, aromatic oils and future treatments as required.
  • 6.5 Update treatment plan and rebook client as required.
7. Clean treatment area.
  • 7.1 Remove used linen and clean surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 7.2 Restock equipment and products for next treatment.
  • 7.3 Store aromatic oils and prepared blends to minimise light and heat exposure and evaporation.
  • 7.4 Dispose of general waste and aromatic oil wastes to minimise negative environmental impacts according to organisational policies and procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4755 SIBBBOS505A Blend and apply a range of aromatic plant oils for beauty treatments Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODQ97 SHBBCCS006 Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWO6 SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy Qualification