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.
Clients may include:
male or female clients
new or regular clients with routine or special needs
people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities.
Relevant legislation may 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.
Workplace policies and procedures 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.
Treatment plan may include:
required service
procedures
products
tools and equipment
follow-up treatments.
Contraindications may include:
bacterial, viral or fungal infections
rashes
skin trauma
impetigo
scabies
lice
acne
sunburn
scar tissue and lesions
varicose veins
recent scars
medications that cause skin thinning
hypertrophic and keloid tendency
other visible non-normal skin.
Appropriate professional may include:
medical practitioner
complementary therapist.
Procedures may include:
waxing
bleaching
body hair clipping
tweezing, shaving, and using abrasive mitts.
Products must include:
strip wax
hot wax.
Waxing treatment areas must include:
legs
arm and underarm
lip
chin
eyebrow
bikini.
Treatment areas may include:
torso
feet
hands.
Soothing after-wax product may include:
oil
cream
lotion.
Adverse effects may include:
inflammation
spotting of skin
hive-like reactions
ingrown hairs
torn skin
bruising
broken capillaries
infection of hair follicle
burns
bleeding from follicles.
Future treatment program may include:
number and frequency of future treatments
alternative hair reduction treatments.
Home-care advice may include:
follow-up treatments
future prevention of ingrown hairs
prevention of infection.
Product recommendations may include:
moisturiser
hair retardants
remedial products.

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 relevant health regulations and workplace procedures regarding safe waxing treatments
safely disposing of waste hair and wax according to workplace environmental controls
safely and hygenically applying hot wax and strip waxing treatment services on various areas of face and body
evaluating outcomes of waxing treatments and advising clients on future treatments, home care and complementary products
using time effectively and controlling product waste.
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
professional range of depilatory wax products
soothing after-treatment products from workplace range
personal protective equipment, including disposable gloves
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 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:
identifying client characteristics and developing a treatment plan according to client's needs
preparing, applying and removing wax according to client requirements
disposing of used wax according to health regulations
providing advice on home-care products 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
third-party reports from technical experts
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:
SIBBCCS301A Apply the principles of skin biology to beauty treatments
SIRXOHS001A Apply safe working practices.