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SHBBSSC003 — Research and apply information on skin science in a skin therapy context

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What an assessment for SHBBSSC003 must cover

116 assessable components: 4 elements (16 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 95 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 Source information about skin and akin structures.

  • 1.1Identify and access credible sources of information on anatomy and physiology of the skin.
  • 1.2Research and obtain information on the anatomy and physiology of skin and skin structure.
  • 1.3Research and obtain information on functions and role of skin.
  • 1.4Obtain information on physiological basis of skin colour.
  • 1.5Obtain information about growth, development, ageing and healing of human skin.

2 Source information about skin conditions and contraindications.

  • 2.1Research information about different skin disorders and conditions.
  • 2.2Research and access information about contraindications and precautions which may restrict skin therapy or treatment or require referral to a medical professional.
  • 2.3Research and obtain information about possible adverse reactions to skin therapy and products and appropriate remedial action.
  • 2.4Research and access information about the effect that lifestyle factors have on skin.

3 Apply knowledge of skin to determine skin therapy, care and aftercare.

  • 3.1Access and evaluate information about skin and skin structures and how it relates to skin therapy.
  • 3.2Incorporate and integrate knowledge of skin anatomy and physiology into skin therapy.
  • 3.3Apply knowledge of skin anatomy and physiology as it relates to provision of aftercare service and advice.
  • 3.4Provide advice to clients on lifestyle effects on skin and benefits of lifestyle changes in relation to skin therapy.
  • 3.5Use relevant information to enhance understanding and improve performance of own area of work.

4 Update and maintain knowledge of skin anatomy and physiology.

  • 4.1Identify and use opportunities to update and expand knowledge of skin and anatomy and physiology.
  • 4.2Share updated information about skin anatomy and physiology with clients and colleagues as required.

Performance evidence

  • source, interpret and collect information using at least three credible sources on skin anatomy and physiology as applicable to skin therapy
  • use information gathered to produce at least one report with correct referencing to enable use by self and others.

Knowledge evidence

  • anatomy and physiology of skin
  • gender, age and ethnic variations in skin anatomy and physiology
  • anatomy and physiology of the dermal and epidermal junction:
  • structure, components, function and changes due to age, and trauma
  • melanocyte- melanogenesis- melanin transfer
  • UV exposure
  • role in wound
  • role in wound healing
  • anatomy and physiology of the dermis:
  • layers
  • structural proteins
  • specialised cells and cell products – fibroblasts, fibrocytes, fibrillin, fibronectin and laminin
  • proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans
  • anatomy and physiology of the subcutaneous tissues:
  • fibroseptae
  • age related changes:
  • fat pad atrophy
  • fat loss
  • fat deposition
  • anatomy and physiology of the muscle tissue and ageing changes
  • anatomy and physiology of skeletal ageing and remodelling
  • histology of photoaged and photoprotected skin
  • molecular mechanisms of photoaging:
  • characteristics, formation and breakdown of collagen type I and III
  • free radicals
  • inhibition of procollagen production
  • matrix metalloproteinases
  • mechanical tension model of fibroblasts
  • effects of ultra-violet radiation:
  • skin
  • skin chromophores
  • cutaneous micro-vasculature
  • prevention of photoaging including physical and chemical protection and use of retinoids and antioxidants
  • symptoms of photoaging:
  • roughness and dryness
  • fine and coarse wrinkling
  • textural changes
  • elastosis
  • atypical skin lesions
  • dyschromia
  • sallow colour
  • superficial vascular abnormalities
  • the epidermis and its role in skin texture
  • epidermal barrier:
  • formation, function and location of structural components:
  • stratum corneum
  • cornified envelope
  • cornified envelope precursor proteins
  • lamellar granules
  • stratum corneum interfacial lipids
  • lipid-protein cross links
  • desmosomes and corneodesmosomes
  • keratohyalin
  • natural moisturising factor
  • pH and calcium gradients
  • specialised enzymes (lipases, glycosidases, proteases)
  • melanin granules
  • barrier function, components and location within the epidermis:
  • water and electrolyte permeability
  • mechanical, anti-microbial and immune protection
  • natural moisturising factor, skin hydration and moisturisation
  • protection from environmental toxins and topical penetration or absorption
  • desquamation and role of proteolytic enzymes
  • melanin and the ultra-violet radiation barrier
  • oxidative stress barrier
  • epidermal barrier homeostasis:
  • desquamation
  • coenocytic maturation
  • lipid synthesis
  • environmental and physiologic factors
  • hormones, pH and calcium
  • biological processes related to acne including:
  • inflammatory skin conditions:
  • acne
  • rosacea
  • psoriasis
  • atopic dermatitis
  • pigmentation disorders:
  • hyper
  • hypo
  • post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
  • vascular:
  • lesions
  • vessels
  • skin diagnosis frameworks and terminology:
  • Fitzpatrick skin types
  • Rubin classification of ageing
  • Glogau classification of photoaging
  • acne grades and types
  • rosacea grades and types
  • intrinsic and extrinsic skin ageing
  • common medications and their effect on skin and beauty treatment outcomes
  • scope of practice of beauty therapists and health care professionals in providing beauty and cosmetic treatments
  • normal, abnormal and delayed wound healing
  • basic nutrition and the relationship between nutrition and healthy skin, particularly foods which may have an effect on skin or which may be contraindicated in combination with relevant skin conditions or products used in a treatment procedure.

Foundation skills

  • Reading skills: source, interpret and critically analyse: • skin science publications • manufacturer promotions • industry publications and trade journals extract relevant information from: • organisational procedures • manufacturer instructions interpret both familiar and unfamiliar, and potentially complex documents: • texts on skin anatomy and physiology • materials describing skin conditions, contraindications and effects of skin therapy.
  • Oral communication skills: translate information on anatomy and physiology of the skin when providing advice, responding to questions, and providing information and reassurance to clients on skin therapy and treatments use correct terminology when consulting or treating clients.
  • Learning skills: evaluate own knowledge and skill in relation to emerging skin treatments and determine learning needs source and integrate knowledge and understanding of skin into own practice in providing skin therapy and treatments.

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What does an assessment tool for SHBBSSC003 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SHBBSSC003 needs to address all 116 unit components: 4 elements with 16 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 95 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for SHBBSSC003?

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