Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to consult with clients and develop a treatment plan for single or multiple treatment sessions for one or more services.
Application of the Unit
This unit describes a practice that is related to all beauty therapy and spa treatments as it provides the basis for interpreting information gained via consultation and observation to assess client treatment needs and develop a treatment plan, which may involve more than one treatment or service.
The 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 Determine client requirements. |
1.1 Obtain relevant information from client to determine expectations and requirements . |
1.2 Actively encourage and respond to client feedback . |
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1.3 Evaluate client needs to inform the provision of advice and recommend products and services . |
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2 Analyse client characteristics. |
2.1 Identify client characteristics, skin type and skin condition . |
2.2 Identify client relevant medical history . |
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2.3 Discuss and evaluate client lifestyle to determine current client requirements and future treatment recommendations. |
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2.4 Advise client of any possible physical effects of treatment and home care as required. |
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2.5 Record client history card and assessment details. |
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3 Identify contraindications. |
3.1 Identify contraindications relevant to treatment, discuss with client and refer to an appropriate professional where required. |
3.2 Assess and discuss options or limitations for future treatments according to client characteristics and contraindications. |
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3.3 Ensure that where medically-related contraindications are established, written medical approval is obtained by client prior to treatment as required. |
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4 Develop treatment plan. |
4.1 Consider comparative negative environmental impacts of available products, equipment and services and plan to minimise these when designing treatments. |
4.2 Develop treatment plan for relevant treatment or treatments according to client analysis, known effects of treatments, relevant legislation and codes and workplace policies and procedure s. |
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4.3 Inform client of estimated treatment time, frequency and cost according to workplace policies and procedures. |
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4.4 Negotiate agreement with client on proposed treatment plan. |
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4.5 Communicate home care and lifestyle change recommendations to client. |
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4.6 Record details of client treatment plan on workplace record system . |
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4.7 Obtain client permission and a signed consent form 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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Relevant information may include: |
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Clients may include: |
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Expectations and requirements may include: |
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Client feedback may include: |
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Client needs may include: |
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Products may include: |
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Services may include: |
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Client characteristics may include: |
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Skin type must include: |
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Skin condition may include: |
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Client relevant medical history must include: |
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Client lifestyle may include: |
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Physical effects may include: |
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Home care may include: |
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Client history card may include: |
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Contraindications may include: |
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Appropriate professional may include: |
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Options or limitations may include: |
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Medically related -contraindications may include: |
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Treatment plan must 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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Lifestyle change recommendations may include: |
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Workplace record system may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Beauty
Competency Field
Client Services