Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply an understanding of the composition and function of normal skin in promoting and enhancing skin care in the application of beauty services and advising on home-care products.
This unit requires the operator to demonstrate in their practice an understanding of skin biology as it applies to beauty treatments and in the promotion of healthy skin through provision of skin care advice. Knowledge of relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures, particularly in regard to safety and hygiene, is also required.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies 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 Apply knowledge of skin structure and function to beauty treatments. |
1.1 Identify relevant principles of skin biology and apply to beauty treatments according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures . |
1.2 Identify anatomical structure of the epidermis, dermis and hypodermis. |
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1.3 Identify main functions and roles of the skin. |
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1.4 Identify structure, function, distribution and development of the glands of the skin . |
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1.5 Identify skin colour and reaction to light and relate to beauty treatments. |
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1.6 Identify role of the skin in homeostasis and thermoregulation. |
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1.7 Identify process of primary and secondary melanisation. |
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1.8 Identify process of primary and secondary erythema. |
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1.9 Identify role of the skin as a sense organ and the importance of variations in sensory perception in a range of beauty treatments. |
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2 Apply knowledge of the structure and function of hair to beauty treatments. |
2.1 Identify protective role of hair and gross structural features of the pilobaceous unit . |
2.2 Identify structural and cellular features of hair and hair follicles . |
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2.3 Identify process of hair growth and the hair growth cycle , and how they relate to beauty treatments. |
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2.4 Recognise effects of beauty treatments on hair and relate these to beauty treatments. |
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3 Promote skin health and care. |
3.1 Apply knowledge of skin biology to planning and performance of beauty treatments to maximise promotion of skin health and care. |
3.2 Apply knowledge of environmental damage to skin to advise clients and minimise skin changes. |
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3.3 Minimise damage to skin when performing beauty treatments particularly in regard to hair removal and skin or hair colouration. |
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3.4 Apply relevant principles of skin biology in provision of skin care and service advice. |
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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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Workplace policies and procedures may include: |
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Main functions and role of the skin must include: |
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Structure , function , distribution and development of the glands of the skin must include: |
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Skin colour and reaction to light must include: |
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Role of skin as a sense organ must include: |
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Gross structural features of the pilobaceous unit must include: |
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Structural and cellular features of hair and hair follicles must include: |
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Process of hair growth and the hair growth cycle must include: |
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Effects of beauty treatments may include: |
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Provision of skin care and service advice may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Beauty
Competency Field
Client Services