Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to integrate basic reflexology relaxation techniques into body treatments.
Body treatments are performed in response to a client consultation and assessment, conducted and recorded on a treatment plan. They involve the application of a combination of manual and other selected techniques.
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.
In this context, reflexology may be integrated with other techniques as part of a broader treatment. This may involve the application of reflexology techniques in a single treatment or as part of a series of body treatments that have been designed to meet client requirements.
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 |
1 Manage the treatment. |
1.1 Access and review client’s treatment plan . |
1.2 Explain factors that may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment . |
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1.3 Discuss principles of reflexology with client. |
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1.4 Explain mode of administration and management of treatment to client. |
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1.5 Identify and note recommendations and variations to the treatment plan. |
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1.6 Inform client of possible physical and emotional reactions during the treatment. |
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2 Prepare for service. |
2.1 Prepare service area, operator and client for treatment according to relevant legislation and codes, workplace policies and procedures and treatment plan. |
2.2 Drape client for warmth, with feet and hands exposed as appropriate. |
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2.3 Select approapriate massage medium . |
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3 Apply reflexology relaxation techniques. |
3.1 Treat zones of the body according to client treatment plan. |
3.2 Select and sequence reflexology relaxation techniques according to agreed treatment plan. |
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3.3 Apply reflexology relaxation techniques according to client treatment plan, tissue condition and client sensitivity. |
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3.4 Use leverage and pressure as required to apply specific techniques, while holding and supporting the foot adequately. |
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3.5 Work on reflexology points of both feet according to body systems or using an appropriate sequence. |
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3.6 Monitor client response throughout treatment and adapt reflexology techniques and length of routine as required. |
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3.7 Ensure length of session is appropriate for client and for techniques and sequence used. |
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4 Review treatment and provide post-treatment advice. |
4.1 Obtain client feedback and recommend future treatment program . |
4.2 Amend treatment plan and confirm with client. |
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4.3 Explain potential post-treatment adverse effects to client. |
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4.4 Provide home-care advice according to client needs. |
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4.5 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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Clients may include: |
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Treatment plan may include: |
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Factors that may interfere with the effectiveness of treatment may include: |
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Principles of reflexology must include: |
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Mode of administration may include: |
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Variations to treatment plan may include: |
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Reactions during the treatment may include: |
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Relevant legislation and codes may include: |
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Workplace policies and procedures may include: |
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Massage mediums may include: |
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Zones of the body may include: |
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Reflexology relaxation techniques must include: |
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Leverage may include: |
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Pressure may include: |
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Working on reflexology points on both feet may include: |
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Length of session may include: |
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Client feedback may include: |
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Future treatment program may include: |
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Post -treatment adverse effects may include: |
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Home -care advice may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Beauty
Competency Field
Body Services