SHBBFAS006 — Provide specialised facial treatments

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81 assessable components: 9 elements (43 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 23 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 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.

1.1Check if a client treatment plan is available and, if so access and review.
1.2Discuss facial requirements, changes in skin over lifetime, current skin care regimen, lifestyle and nutrition influences to establish their treatment objectives.
1.3Conduct skin analysis, assessing areas of normal facial skin, levels of lipids and skin hydration, degree of photo aging and pigmentation and scar tissue as required.
1.4Classify client skin and discuss outcomes with client.
1.5Identify contraindications to facial treatment, and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
1.6Identify common skin diseases and disorders that can be treated within scope of practice, as required.
1.7Establish medical history, medication, and obtain medical approval prior to treatment, as required.

2 Design and recommend specialised facials.

2.1Design proposed facial for treatments to achieve client objectives.
2.2Discuss benefits of selected formulations and devices and potential adverse effects with client.
2.3Explain recommendations for duration, frequency and cost of facial to client.
2.4Modify treatment plan, record updates and obtain client consent.

3 Prepare for specialised facial treatment.

3.1Check readiness of treatment area and availability of equipment.
3.2Present self, according to organisational policy.
3.3Select facial treatment products and equipment.
3.4Prepare client, ensuring metallic jewellery, contact lens and hearing aids have been removed.
3.5Comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements.
3.6Maintain client comfort and modesty throughout treatment.
3.7Position self and client to minimise fatigue and risk of injury.
3.8Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.

4 Cleanse skin using ultrasonic or direct current.

4.1Remove make-up and cleanse skin according to treatment plan.
4.2Apply cleansing medium and select ultrasonic parameters.
4.3Apply ultrasonic device according to predetermined pattern, at correct angle ensuring that skin remains moist as required.
4.4Provide desincrustation treatment using direct current as required.
4.5Remove cleansing medium according to manufacturer instructions.

5 Remove minor skin blemishes and infuse serums.

5.1Steam and exfoliate as required.
5.2Extract milia and comedones as required.
5.3Use direct current to infuse serums according to skin type and conditions.
5.4Remove excess product as required.

6 Apply basic peels.

6.1Select peel formula according to client skin type and treatment plan.
6.2Apply formula for the recommended time in accordance with the manufacturer instructions and safety data sheet.
6.3Remove formula and cleanse skin.
6.4Apply soothing post-treatment product, and provide post-treatment advice.

7 Complete treatment.

7.1Apply and remove mask as required.
7.2Apply post treatment skin care products according to treatment plan.
7.3Allow post treatment recovery time in relaxation area.

8 Review treatment and provide post treatment advice.

8.1Evaluate specialised facial with client.
8.2Review current skin care regimen and recommend products that support client skin priorities and maintain skin between treatments.
8.3Design and recommend future treatments to support client priorities.
8.4Manage client expectations of potential outcomes.
8.5Update treatment plan and rebook client as required.

9 Clean treatment area.

9.1Remove used linen and clean surfaces and equipment and attachments according to organisational policies and procedures.
9.2Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.
9.3Dispose of general waste to minimise negative environmental impacts according to organisational policies and procedures.

Performance evidence

communicate, follow and adjust treatment plans to provide five safe and appropriate specialised facial treatments to clients with one or more of the following skin types and conditions: - prematurely aged - diffused red - acne
design a sequence of four treatments and product recommendations for three of these clients to address client priorities
identify contraindications, skin diseases and disorders prior to commencing treatment on the above clients
demonstrate correct and safe application technique for each device: - direct current - ultrasonic
design, record and maintain treatment plans and records for each client specifying details of: - client feedback - contraindications and conditions - facial treatment provided and equipment and products used - outcomes of previous and current treatment - post treatment care advice and products - recommended future treatments - relevant medical history and medications - treatment duration, areas treated and not treated - treatment objectives
treat clients effectively and minimise skin reactions
identify risk situations that cause short or overloaded circuits and take remedial action
comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements.

Knowledge evidence

state or territory and local health, hygiene and skin penetration regulations and requirements relevant to specialised facial treatments
organisational policies and procedures relevant to specialised facial treatments: - client record management - equipment use and maintenance - incident reporting - linen use and laundry procedures - personal hygiene and presentation - presentation of treatment area - waste disposal - work health and safety
manufacturer instructions for use of electrical equipment
legal and insurance liabilities and responsibilities in regard to treatments and use of electrical equipment
scope of practice: - when to refer clients to other practitioners - importance of not diagnosing skin conditions and diseases - limitations of beauty therapist in relation to use of electrical equipment - roles of complementary therapist and medical practitioner
factors likely to affect suitability of treatment for client
effects and benefits of two comprehensive and professional skin care ranges and their relationship to each device used
effects and benefits on the physical structure of skin of: - direct current: - iontophoresis - desincrustation - ultrasonic
nutritional composition of food
nutrition guidelines and relationship between nutrition and healthy skin
formulation, function and action of cosmetic formulations and ingredients in treatment products: - effects and benefits to skin - potential adverse effects - those contraindicated for specific clients
principles of static electricity
principles and properties of electrical currents and the technology used in specialised facials: - alternating current - direct current - electrical circuits - electrical supply - energy - specialised facial applications: - desincrustation - iontophoresis - warming of tissues
principles and processes of direct and alternating currents: - electrical energy and electron movement - electrolytic process - thermal effect - electrodes - frequency ranges - capacitance
principles and properties of ultrasound and beauty therapy ultrasonic applications: - energy forms - definition of sound waves and ultrasound, ultrasonic - characteristics of a wave - sonophoresis
effects and benefits of ultrasonic applications in beauty therapy: - mechanical and thermal responses - skin barrier properties
operational characteristics of ultrasonic devices
contraindications which prevent treatment or require clearance from a medical professional to proceed and relationship to specialised facials: - bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infections - cancer - epilepsy - pigmented lesions - pacemakers - recent cosmetic treatments including - injectables, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), laser, dermabrasion - undiagnosed lumps
contraindications which restrict treatment and appropriate modifications to specialised facial treatments: - allergies - anxiety - areas exhibiting loss of tactile sensation - dysfunction of the nervous system - inflammations and swellings - medications that cause thinning or inflammation of the skin - skin trauma - recent scar tissue
appearance and physiology of adverse reactions to specialised facial treatments and products and appropriate remedial action
lifestyle factors and benefits of lifestyle changes on skin: - alcohol consumption - climate - exercise routine - hobbies - nutrition - sleeping patterns - tobacco consumption - type of employment
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 dilution, handling and disposal of cleaning and treatment products source and interpret credible information from electrical currents and ultrasound technology publications and trade journals interpret product and equipment information on safe use of cosmetic formulations, ingredients and device parameters.
Writing skills to:: complete workplace documentation for electrical safety problems and equipment faults.
Oral communication skills to:: select and use appropriate anatomy and physiology terminology in consultation with clients provide simple explanations to client that describe the physiological processes of skin damage and ageing and how the selected device, products and advice will impact skin appearance protect confidentiality of client information by ensuring that other clients and colleagues do not overhear discussions discuss contraindications and precautions tactfully.
Numeracy skills to:: calculate treatment duration, treatment sequencing, costs, product quantities and prices measure cosmetic ingredient quantities and ratios to assess effectiveness of formulations calculate treatment parameters for individual device.
Learning skills to:: use knowledge of cosmetic chemistry ingredients to assess environmental impact and disposal methods.
Planning and organising skills to:: sequence the treatment and products application to maximise the treatment outcomes.
Technology skills to:: access credible online publications and resources which build knowledge for providing advice to clients use software interfaces on equipment use client software to update client notes, and record stock data and product purchases use electrical currents, ultrasound devices or combination in treatment steps that will maximise outcomes for client and minimise skin damage use electrical equipment to identify and address safety issues and recognise limitations in use in specialised facials.

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