Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to penetrate the skin to apply pigments in order to achieve cosmetic tattoos on the face and body.
Application of the Unit
Cosmetic tattooing treatments may be remedial or cosmetic and are usually offered as a specialised treatment in the beauty industry. Treatments are designed in response to a client brief, and may also be a response to referral by a medical practitioner. Cosmetic tattoos are usually performed on lips, eyebrow areas, eyelids, face and breast areola.
They may be a single treatment or part of a semi-regular series of treatments designed and applied by a beauty therapist exercising judgement in designing the cosmetic tattoo and selecting appropriate pigments to achieve optimum client outcomes.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Relevant state and territory skin penetration legislation and regulations apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
HLTIN402B Maintain infection control standards in office practice settings
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
1 Confirm treatment plan. |
1.1 Access client treatment plan . 1.2 Identify and note any variations to treatment plan. 1.3 Provide client with visual representation of expected outcomes . 1.4 Confirm treatment plan with client. 1.5 Obtain written consent from client. 1.6 Select treatment procedure according to agreed treatment plan. |
2 Prepare client for service. |
2.1 Prepare self, service area, and client for service according to relevant legislation , workplace policies and procedures , and treatment plan. 2.2 Select and prepare equipment and materials according to treatment plan, relevant legislation, and workplace policies and procedures. |
3 Perform a patch test. |
3.1 Select appropriate area to perform patch test. 3.2 Perform patch test according to treatment plan, relevant legislation, and workplace policies and procedures. 3.3 Apply post-patch test products as required according to treatment plan. 3.4 Dispose of waste and treat equipment in accordance with relevant legislation, workplace policies and procedures and manufacturer instructions. 3.5 Rebook client to assess success of patch test. 3.6 Evaluate patch test result and rebook client for further service where indicated. |
4 Perform a cosmetic tattooing service. |
4.1 Map out the shape and colour of cosmetic tattoo according to treatment plan and confirm with client. 4.2 Photograph client prior to and immediately after the service. 4.3 Cleanse client’s skin and anaesthetise treatment area as required according to agreed treatment plan. 4.4 Prepare sterile equipment within the client’s view according to relevant legislation. 4.5 Select, prepare and record needles and pigments according to manufacturer instructions, treatment plan and workplace policies and procedures. 4.6 Apply infection control and skin penetration procedures according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. 4.7 Perform cosmetic tattooing or micro pigmentation services according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. 4.8 Apply after-care products as required according to agreed treatment plan. 4.9 Dispose of treatment waste to minimise negative environmental impact, and sterilise or dispose of other equipment in accordance with relevant legislation, workplace policies and procedures and manufacturer instructions. |
5 Review treatment and provide post-treatment advice. |
5.1 Obtain client feedback and record relevant outcomes of treatment . 5.2 Recommend future treatment program according to client needs and revise treatment plan accordingly. 5.3 Provide home-care advice according to client needs. 5.4 Explain possible adverse effects to client. 5.5 Rebook client to assess service according to agreed treatment program. 5.6 Advise the source of referral of treatment progress where applicable. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit:
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Required knowledge |
The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
Assessment must ensure access to:
For further guidance on the use of an appropriate simulated environment, refer to the Assessment Guidelines in this Training Package. |
Methods of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Treatment plan must include: |
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Clients may include: |
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Visual representation of expected outcomes may include: |
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Treatment procedure may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Workplace policies and procedures may include: |
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Equipment and materials must include: |
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Materials may include: |
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Patch test must include: |
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Post -patch test products may include: |
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Waste may include: |
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Treatment area may include: |
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Infection control procedures must include: |
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Skin penetration procedures must include: |
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Client feedback may include: |
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Relevant outcomes of treatment may include: |
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Future treatment program may include: |
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Home -care advice may include: |
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Adverse effects may include: |
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Source of referral may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Beauty
Competency Field
Skin Services