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Provide spa therapies

Provide spa therapies

Unit of competency
National Code
SHBBSPA006
State Code
ODR40
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/12/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/04/2022
Field of Education
110301 - Beauty Therapy
Original Release Date
12/04/2022
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide wet and dry spa therapies to meet client needs.It requires the ability to consult with clients, and select, provide and review hydrotherapy, wraps, herbal packs, sauna and other signature spa treatments. Spa therapies can be an individual treatment or form part of a sequenced series of treatments. This unit applies to beauty and spa therapists who work in day, destination and resort spas. In this environment they work in a team but make independent treatment decisions, and have knowledge of spa products and treatments.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 wet and dry treatments.
  • 1.1. Set spa beds with clean linen, plastic sheets and thermal blankets as required.
  • 1.2. Prepare bolsters, and towels for the client draping during the treatment.
  • 1.3. Check spa equipment to ensure it is operating according to manufacturer instructions.
  • 1.4. Prepare sufficient supply of spa products to avoid disruption while providing treatments.
  • 1.5. Present self, according to organisational policy.
  • 1.6. Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.
  • 1.7. Dim lights, set temperature at a comfortable level, and set relaxation music for spa rooms.
2. Develop treatment plan.
  • 2.1. Develop, or access and review client treatment plan.
  • 2.2. Confirm client spa treatment requirements, and identify potential additional services and products.
  • 2.3. Identify contraindications to spa service and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
  • 2.4. Explain therapy sequence, mode of administration and factors that may restrict treatment.
  • 2.5. Confirm revised treatment plan, record updates and obtain client consent.
3. Provide wet spa therapy.
  • 3.1. Check client understanding of wet therapy steps, discuss modesty requirements and provide disposable garments as required.
  • 3.2. Prepare self, using personal protective equipment as required.
  • 3.3. Position self to minimise fatigue and risk of injury to self and client throughout treatment.
  • 3.4. Follow procedures to avoid water contamination throughout treatment.
  • 3.5. Use hydrotherapy equipment and treatment products according to treatment plan.
  • 3.6. Recognise adverse reactions and take remedial action as required.
  • 3.7. Apply aftercare products as required according to client requirements.
4. Provide dry spa therapy.
  • 4.1. Check client understanding of dry therapy steps, discuss modesty requirements and provide disposable garments as required.
  • 4.2. Prepare self, using personal protective equipment as required.
  • 4.3. Position self to minimise fatigue and risk of injury to self and client throughout treatment.
  • 4.4. Drape client, and uncover body area to be treated.
  • 4.5. Exfoliate skin, and apply body wrap products or herbal pack, according to treatment plan and following manufacturer instructions.
  • 4.6. Rinse client skin thoroughly and apply aftercare products.
5. Ensure client comfort during treatment.
  • 5.1. Check client comfort at regular intervals and reassure them throughout the treatment.
  • 5.2. Assist client to safely vacate hydrotherapy area.
  • 5.3. Monitor wet floors and treatment areas for safety of clients, colleagues, and self.
  • 5.4. Allow post treatment recovery time in relaxation area.
6. Review treatment and provide post treatment advice.
  • 6.1. Evaluate spa treatment with client and record treatment outcomes on treatment plan.
  • 6.2. Advise on adverse effects to spa treatment.
  • 6.3. Provide aftercare advice, and recommend products and future treatments.
  • 6.4. Rebook client as required according to organisational policies and procedures.
7. Clean treatment area.
  • 7.1. Remove used linen and clean surfaces and spa equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 7.2. Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.
  • 7.3. Dispose general waste, hazardous substances and used treatment products to minimise negative environmental impacts and according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 7.4. Check equipment and report any malfunctions to appropriate person.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVG61 SHBBSPA002 Provide spa therapies Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHK0 SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy Qualification