SHBBCOS007 — Provide cosmetic tattoo for scalp micropigmentation

1 Set up treatment area and equipment and prepare client.

• 1.1Access and review client treatment plan if available and confirm client objectives and expectations.
• 1.2Prepare self for treatment with correct personal protective equipment.
• 1.3Set up treatment area according to infection control standards, and ensure required equipment and consumables are available.
• 1.4Prepare client on bed, cleanse skin, and ensure client is comfortable.
• 1.5Apply topical numbing cream to skin, on area to be treated in accordance with state or territory legislation.
• 1.6Confirm Fitzpatrick skin type and skin undertones and any contraindications found on treatment plan.
• 1.7Set up machine or hand tool, and select appropriate needle cartridge to be used for client’s skin type.
• 1.8Select and record appropriate pigment colour selection for client’s skin.

2 Perform scalp micropigmentation cosmetic tattooing.

• 2.1Map out shape and colour of cosmetic tattoo according to planned design.
• 2.2Photograph area to be tattooed prior to, during and immediately after treatment.
• 2.3Open sterile needle packs in front of client.
• 2.4Select, prepare and record needles and pigments to be used.
• 2.5Provide cosmetic tattooing treatment according to treatment plan.
• 2.6Treat client using correct needle, angle and depth for the application.
• 2.7Interact with and reassure client throughout the treatment.
• 2.8Comply with health, hygiene and skin penetration regulations and requirements.
• 2.9Apply aftercare products so that client discomfort is minimised.

3 Review treatment.

• 3.1Evaluate treatment outcomes with client and seek feedback to determine client satisfaction.
• 3.2Record treatment parameters and outcomes of treatment on client treatment plan.
• 3.3Rebook client as required for check-up or further treatments.

4 Advise client on aftercare.

• 4.1Provide post-treatment care advice and recommend products and future treatments.
• 4.2Manage client expectations of treatment outcomes and discuss and select evaluation strategies.
• 4.3Provide advice on suitable referral source on treatment progress and recommend products and future treatments as required.
• 4.4Rebook client for re-assessment or further treatment as required.

5 Clean treatment area.

• 5.1Remove used linen and clean treatment surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
• 5.2Dispose of sharps in sharps container.
• 5.3Sterilise any instrument that has come into contact with body fluids.
• 5.4Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.
• 5.5Dispose of general and any hazardous waste to minimise negative environmental impacts and according to organisational policies and procedures.

What does an assessment tool for SHBBCOS007 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SHBBCOS007 needs to address all 115 unit components: 5 elements with 29 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 70 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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