SHBBHRS010 — Provide waxing services

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What an assessment for SHBBHRS010 must cover

136 assessable components: 5 elements (27 performance criteria), 29 performance evidence and 77 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 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 priorities.

1.1.Access and review client treatment plan if available.
1.2.Discuss with client waxing requirements and areas of skin and hair growth requiring treatment.
1.3.Identify contraindications to waxing service, and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
1.4.Explain treatment sequence and factors that may restrict treatment.
1.5.Confirm required treatment, develop or update treatment plan, obtain client consent and record details.

2 Prepare for waxing service.

2.1.Prepare service area and equipment.
2.2.Present self, according to organisational policy.
2.3.Select waxing products according to plan.
2.4.Ensure own posture and position is correct to minimise fatigue and risk of injury to self and client throughout waxing service.
2.5.Prepare client, and clean and prepare skin area to be waxed.
2.6.Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.

3 Apply wax to waxing area.

3.1.Test wax temperature, adjust as required and maintain for the duration of waxing service.
3.2.Apply and remove hot or strip wax to remove unwanted hair.
3.3.Ensure all wax product is removed from skin and use tweezers to remove remaining unwanted hair as required.
3.4.Ensure maximum client comfort and modesty throughout waxing service.
3.5.Monitor client reactions and responses and adjust waxing service as required.
3.6.Apply aftercare product to minimise any post treatment skin reactions.
3.7.Comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements.
3.8.Maintain cultural sensitivity, maturity and confidentiality throughout service.
3.9.Recognise and respect the client’s social, cultural and spiritual differences and uphold their rights.

4 Review waxing service and provide post service advice.

4.1.Evaluate waxing service with client.
4.2.Record outcomes on client treatment plan for future reference.
4.3.Provide aftercare advice and recommend products and future services.
4.4.Update treatment plan and records and rebook client as required.

5 Clean service area.

5.1.Clean service area, equipment and surfaces according to organisational policies and procedures.
5.2.Replenish service area in preparation for next service.
5.3.Dispose of general waste, waste hair and wax to minimise negative environmental impacts according to organisational policies and procedures.

Performance evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
provide a minimum of four waxing services on each of the following treatment areas (total of 24 waxes), using hot wax or strip wax according to client requirements:
arms
bikini line
eyebrows
legs
any one or a combination of the following:
chin
lip
sides of face
underarms
when performing the above waxing services, use hot wax on a minimum of six of the services
when performing the above waxing services, more than one area may be waxed within the same client treatment in order to minimise the number of different clients required
perform at least two of the above waxing services for each of the listed treatment areas (at least 12 waxes) during a period of at least 38 hours of work in a commercial beauty therapy salon. Skills must be demonstrated in a simulated environment prior to being demonstrated in a beauty therapy salon environment
during the above waxing services, demonstrate the following techniques:
maintenance of correct wax temperature
skin support
correct direction of application and removal of wax
hand pressure to alleviate pain
removal of most unwanted hair
develop and update treatment plans and records for each of the above clients specifying details of:
client feedback
contraindications
products used
hair analysis
outcomes of treatment
relevant medical history and medications
waxing service performed
aftercare recommendations and advice.

Knowledge evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
state or territory and local legislation and guidelines relevant to provision of waxing services:
health and hygiene
anti-discrimination
occupational health and safety
infectious disease transmission routes and prevention of infection transmission as it relates to waxing services
infection control procedures and application of standard precautions as they apply to the provision of waxing services
organisational policies and procedures relevant to waxing services:
client record management
equipment use and maintenance
incident reporting
personal hygiene and presentation
presentation of treatment area
waste disposal
work health and safety
scope of practice:
when to refer clients to other practitioners
importance of not stating a diagnosis of a contraindication
diverse gender and cultural issues and attitudes in relation to body waxing
structural and cellular features of hair and hair follicles:
hair shaft
layers of hair
hair root and follicle
hair growth cycle stages and relationship to hair removal:
anagen
catagen
telogen
hair growth patterns
common hair disorders
hair types:
vellus
terminal
factors affecting hair growth:
hormonal
hereditary
drugs and chemicals
alternative progressive hair removal methods:
infra-red and hair-retarding products used in conjunction with waxing procedures
progressive permanent hair removal methods:
electrolysis
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
laser
wax formulation
function and action of wax ingredients
effects and application of the following wax types:
hot
strip
sugaring
effects and application of the following hair removal procedures:
waxing
tweezing
shaving
contraindications that prevent treatment or require clearance from a medical professional to proceed:
acne
bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infections on the areas to be waxed
hypertrophic and keloid tendency
abnormal skin including - sunburnt, grazed, rashes
pigmented skin lesions
thin and fragile skin
contraindications that restrict treatment and their relationship to waxing:
recent scars
scar tissue
skin trauma
varicose veins
adverse effects from waxing treatments and appropriate actions for:
inflammation
spotting of skin
hive-like reactions
ingrown hairs
torn skin
bruising
infections of hair follicle
burns
bleeding from follicles
function and action of after wax products
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 to:: interpret, and follow manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets for safe use of cleaning and treatment products and equipment.
Numeracy skills to:: calculate treatment times, product quantities and price of treatment.
Technology skills to:: use client software to update client notes, rebook future treatments, record stock data and product purchases safely use and maintain electrical equipment.

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What does an assessment tool for SHBBHRS010 need to cover?

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