SHBBCCS006 — Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments
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What an assessment for SHBBCCS006 must cover
59 assessable components: 7 elements (27 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 21 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Establish client objectives.
- 1.1Access and review client treatment plan if available.
- 1.2Identify client contraindications to individual aromatic oils and exclude from blend design.
- 1.3Identify aromatic oil preferences of clients and consider inclusion in design of blend.
2 Design oil blend.
- 2.1Apply aromatic plant oil chemistry and aromatic oil information to evaluate effective aromatic oils for client.
- 2.2Determine effects of interactions between selected aromatic and carrier oils and modify design of blend accordingly.
- 2.3Ensure blend is prepared in accordance with legal and insurance responsibilities regarding aromatic oils.
- 2.4Select optimum delivery method and calculate ratios of each aromatic oil to ensure effective treatment.
- 2.5Explain recommended aromatic plant oils and their effects to client, confirming ingredients and delivery method.
3 Set up for blending.
- 3.1Check readiness of preparation area and availability of equipment.
- 3.2Check aromatic oils to ensure availability, viability and compliance with expiry dates.
- 3.3Comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements.
- 3.4Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and blending process.
4 Prepare aromatic oil blends.
- 4.1Ensure adequate ventilation in preparation area.
- 4.2Measure and mix selected aromatic oils, carrier oil, additives and other mediums according to blend design.
- 4.3Minimise deterioration of aromatic oils and blends according to aromatic plant oil chemistry and aromatic oil information.
5 Provide treatment using aromatic plant oils.
- 5.1Apply aromatic plant oil blend according to treatment plan.
- 5.2Minimise wastage of oils and handle safely to minimise deterioration.
- 5.3Monitor client reactions and adjust treatment as required.
6 Review treatment and provide post treatment advice.
- 6.1Evaluate treatment outcomes with client.
- 6.2Provide advice on care of common skin disorders within scope of practice.
- 6.3Manage client expectations of potential outcomes.
- 6.4Recommend home care, lifestyle changes, aromatic oils and future treatments as required.
- 6.5Update treatment plan and rebook client as required.
7 Clean treatment area.
- 7.1Remove used linen, and clean surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 7.2Restock equipment and products for next treatment.
- 7.3Store aromatic oils and prepared blends to minimise light and heat exposure, and evaporation.
- 7.4Dispose of general waste and aromatic oil wastes to minimise negative environmental impacts according to organisational policies and procedures.
Performance evidence
- design and provide personalised treatments for five different clients using aromatic plant oil blends that together, include each of the following: - body massage - facial massage - hand or foot massage - spa treatment
- design a second treatment aromatic oil blend for three of these clients to address ongoing client needs
- develop and update treatment plans and records for each client specifying details of: - client feedback - contraindications and conditions - ingredients and ratio of ingredients used in oil blends - delivery method - post treatment aromatic oil and lifestyle advice - relevant medical history and medications - treatment duration and areas treated and not treated - treatment objectives - recommended future treatments
- explain the effects and benefits of aromatic plant oils to each of these clients for: - relaxation - stress reduction - skin care
- prepare and apply aromatic plant oil preparations for two of the above treatments using at least two of the following preparations: - hydrosols - compresses - poultices - vaporisations.
Knowledge evidence
- state or territory and local health and hygiene regulations and requirements relevant to preparing personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments
- national regulations relating to cosmetics and preparations: - Therapeutic Goods Act - regulation of aromatic plant oils
- organisational policies and procedures relevant to preparing personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments: - client record management - incident reporting - linen use and laundry - personal hygiene and presentation - presentation of treatment area - storage and handling of products - waste disposal - work health and safety
- legal and insurance liabilities and responsibilities regarding aromatic oils and preparation of blends
- scope of practice: - when to refer clients to other practitioners - importance of not stating a diagnosis of a contraindication - limitations to aromatic plant oils use - role of complementary therapist and medical practitioner
- factors likely to affect suitability of treatments for client needs: - budgetary and time constraints - outcomes of previous treatments - physical attributes
- effects and benefits of aromatic plant oil application methods: - compresses - facial and body massage - hand and foot massage - hydrosols - poultices - spa treatments - vaporisations
- properties, profiles, plant family, botanical and common names, effects and benefits, toxic effects and contraindications of aromatic plant oils: - basil - bergamot - cedarwood - chamomile - citrus: orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime, mandarin, tangerine - clary sage - cypress - eucalyptus - frankincense - geranium - ginger - juniper - lavender - lemongrass - rose - rosemary - rosewood - sandalwood - tea tree - patchouli - peppermint - ylang ylang
- olfactory sense in regard to aromatic plant oils
- organic chemistry of aromatic plant oils: - carbon backbone, elements and bonds - functional groups - chemical terminology: - isoprene unit - aliphatic molecule - terpene and terpenoid compound - monoterpene and sesquiterpene - monoterpenol and sesquiterpenol
- organic chemistry of carrier oils and additives and interactions with aromatic plant oil chemistry
- contraindications that prevent treatment or require clearance from a medical professional to proceed: - aroma triggered epilepsy - contagious bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infections - cancer - clients with symptoms of infectious disease
- contraindications to specific treatments including: - fractures in the case of beauty treatment - extreme fatigue - extremes of body temperature - pain that is chronic or does not have a logical explanation: - local - sharp - dull - deep - surface
- contraindications that restrict treatment and appropriate modifications to treatment and choice of oils: - allergies to specific aromatic oils - areas exhibiting loss of sensation - asthma - dizziness - fragile skin - inflammation - lumps and tissue changes - migraines and headaches - rashes - recent chemical peels, epilation, Intense Pulsed Light, laser or microdermabrasion treatment - recent scar tissue - severe oedema - skin trauma
- adverse and beneficial interactions of aromatic plant oils when blended
- client reactions to application of blended aromatic plant oils and required remedial action: - erythema - nausea - headache - dizziness
- use of the following ingredients in aromatic oil blends and treatments: - additives - aromatic oils - carrier oils - other mediums
- olfactory sense in regard to aromatic plant oil
- care, handling and storage of blended aromatic plant oils: - clear and accurate labelling - decanting and resealing - protection from light - temperature control
- sustainable operating procedures for the conservation of product, water and power
- aftercare advice, products and future treatments to maintain client treatment objectives.
Foundation skills
- Reading skills: interpret and follow manufacturer information including plant oil origin, chemical analysis and safety data sheets for safe use of aromatic oils interpret and follow manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets for dilution, handling, storage and disposal of cleaning products.
- Writing skills: record oil blends using botanical name of aromatic oils.
- Oral communication skills: select and use appropriate terminology in consultations with clients and discussions with team members.
- Numeracy skills: calculate treatment cost and timing calculate dilutions and ratios of aromatic and carrier oils.
- Self-management skills: maintain practitioner self-care practices including ventilation in treatment area, fresh air between clients and water intake.
- Technology skills: access credible online publications and resources that build knowledge of use of aromatic oils use client software to update client notes, record stock data and product purchases.
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