SHBBCOS004 — Provide cosmetic tattoo for eyebrows

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57 assessable components: 5 elements (30 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 16 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 8 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 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 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 cosmetic tattooing on eyebrows.

2.1Map out shape and colour of cosmetic tattoo according to planned design and obtain client consent on 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 including pre- and post-treatment photographs.
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.
4.2Ask questions to confirm client understanding.
4.3Manage client expectations of treatment outcomes and discuss and select evaluation strategies.
4.4Provide advice on suitable referral source on treatment progress and recommend products and future treatments as required.
4.5Rebook 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 and state or territory codes of practice and regulations.
5.2Dispose of needles in sharps container.
5.3Sterilise or dispose of 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.

Performance evidence

provide six eyebrow cosmetic tattoos for six different clients with different skin types, skin colours and desired treatment outcomes
during the above six cosmetic tattoos, use each of the following methods at least twice: hair stroked, shading and solid, combination
for each of the above clients: diagnose client Fitzpatrick skin type, design eyebrow shapes, apply tattoo pigments, use suitable needles, evaluate healed results and provide touch-up treatment as required, photograph treatment area prior to, during and after treatment, record treatment and update client treatment plan, provide post-treatment care and product advice.

Knowledge evidence

state, territory or local health and hygiene regulations and requirements relevant to cosmetic tattooing: skin penetration guidelines, use of topical anaesthetics
practitioner’s legal and insurance liabilities and responsibilities for cosmetic tattooing treatment: role and importance of indemnity insurance, potential risks, liabilities and consequences of non-coverage
organisational policies and procedures relevant to cosmetic tattooing: client record management, equipment use and maintenance, incident reporting, contingency management if skin does not react well to treatment, linen use and laundry procedures, personal hygiene and presentation, presentation of treatment area, waste disposal, work health and safety
work health and safety requirements: safe practices and management when using electrical currents, safe practices for using needles, considerations for safety of operator and client during treatment, safe use of topical anaesthetics, possible adverse reactions and how to manage these
contraindications specific to eyebrow tattooing: skin conditions: conditions on effected area: rosacea, dermatitis, eczema; currently under the care of a physician or dermatologist for any skin conditions pertaining the face; keloid scarring; four weeks pre-post resurfacing treatments: Laser, BroadBand Light (BBL), Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), strong chemical peels, skin needling (four weeks pre-post); visible sunburn; medical history: uncontrolled diabetes, currently undergoing chemotherapy or radiation, pregnancy or breastfeeding, immunodeficiency virus, haemophilia, allergies to topical numbing ingredients (lidocaine, tetracaine, benzocaine, epinephrine); prescription medicines: isotretinoin, prescription vitamin A, opioid medication; recent use of botox or fillers; considerations: blood thinning medication, thyroid medications, fish oil supplements
face shapes: bone structure, brow mapping, eye or eyelid shape
treatment options: tattoo with machine, tattoo with a hand tool
different needles and their uses: single, triple, slanted
brow style options: hair stroked, shading and solid, combination
procedures for tattooing eyebrows: cleansing, brow mapping and shaping, use of anaesthetic and topical creams
tattooing techniques: needle shapes, taper and selection, needle depth, needle angle
available devices: machine, single hair strokes
post treatment care procedures and advice for specific treatment areas: special care of treatment area, sun protection, managing the healing process, follow up treatments, ongoing assessment, healed expectations
aftercare for eyebrow treatments: safety related to resumption of lash enhancements after treatment, elevation of head
procedures for reviewing and assessing treatment
process correction of previous treatments to eyebrow.

Foundation skills

Reading skills: interpret potentially complex documents: • workplace work health and safety policies and procedures • materials describing industry and regulatory requirements of skin penetration procedures.
Writing skills: produce clear and accurate records of treatment and post-treatment advice.
Oral communication skills: provide explanations and advice to clients that describe in simple terms the healing process and post treatment care procedures and products • question and confirm client understanding of information and advice provided • communicate with clients from diverse backgrounds • respond to customer complaints.
Numeracy skills: mix pigment ratios.
Learning skills: learn art and design principles and techniques.
Problem-solving skills: resolve situations when outcomes of cosmetic tattooing do not meet client expectations.
Self-management skills: prioritise tasks.
Technology skills: use a camera • record client history and before and after images • use word-processing software.

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