Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform a manual relaxation body massage treatment. It requires the ability to access and interpret a treatment plan, explain the administration of the treatment to the client, and adapt as required during the massage service in response to client reaction.
Body massage is performed in response to client consultation and assessment, which is then conducted and recorded on a treatment plan. It could be an individual massage treatment or form part of a series of body treatments designed to meet client requirements.
The beauty therapist may perform a manual body massage as described in this unit, or this massage may form part of more complex body treatment services. These are described in:
- SIBBBOS402A Provide body treatments
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to beauty therapy salon or spa environments and to beauty therapists exercising judgement in planning and selecting appropriate products, services, equipment and techniques.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
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 Prepare for massage treatments. |
1.1 Access and review client treatment plan . |
1.2 Clearly explain contraindications to client and take necessary action . |
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1.3 Ensure advice offered to client regarding medical follow-up of contraindications is offered tactfully and without reference to specific medical conditions. |
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1.4 Confirm revised treatment plan with client and ensure consent. |
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1.5 Set up and monitor service area to meet workplace requirements. |
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2 Manage massage treatments. |
2.1 Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process to reduce negative environmental impacts. |
2.2 Explain mode of administration and treatment management to client where required. |
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2.3 Request client to monitor reactions and inform operator as required. |
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2.4 Drape client to sequentially expose treatment area while ensuring client comfort and modesty. |
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2.5 Recognise reactions to treatment and respond if necessary. |
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2.6 Safely dispose of treatment waste to minimise negative environmental impacts. |
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3 Apply safe and effective methods of body massage. |
3.1 Apply massage medium and massage techniques according to agreed treatment plan. |
3.2 Ensure massage treatment is consistent with legislative and regulatory requirements. |
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3.3 Monitor client response and vary treatment routine appropriately. |
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4 Review treatment and provide post-treatment advice. |
4.1 Allow sufficient treatment recovery time in a relaxing environment. |
4.2 Evaluate massage treatment with client. |
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4.3 Identify and record effects of treatment on client treatment plan. |
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4.4 Review treatment plan and evaluate the need for ongoing or additional treatment. |
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4.5 Negotiate changes with client to ongoing plan to ensure optimal outcomes. |
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4.6 Rebook client according to agreed treatment plan. |
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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Contraindications may include: |
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Clients may include: |
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Necessary action may include: |
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Mode of administration may include: |
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Treatment area must include: |
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Reactions may include: |
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Responses to reactions may include: |
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Massage medium may include: |
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Massage techniques must include: |
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Treatment routine must include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Beauty
Competency Field
Body Services