Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assess client requirements and pierce ear lobes for ornamentation.
Piercing to other parts of the upper body is described in SIBBSKS505A Provide upper body piercing.
Application of the Unit
This unit describes a regular service area in the beauty industry and it applies to the full range of industry environments. The beauty business could be a beauty salon, spa, or retail beauty products environment.
The service is provided in response to a customer brief to pierce an area or multiple areas on one or both ear lobes.
The unit applies to beauty operators performing a prescribed range of functions, involving known routines and procedures. It involves some accountability for the quality of outcomes.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Relevant state and territory skin penetration legislation and regulations 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 client for service. |
1.1 Prepare service area, operator, client and equipment according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures . |
1.2 Evaluate client needs and characteristics to enable advice and recommendations for an ear piercing service. |
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1.3 Complete parental consent form if client is under-age. |
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1.4 Confirm a suitable selection of studs according to client requirements. |
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1.5 Identify and explain contraindications and refer client to an appropriate professional where required. |
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1.6 Identify and note areas of the ear requiring special treatment. |
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2 Perform ear piercing. |
2.1 Prepare earrings, load stud gun, and apply studs according to relevant legislation, manufacturer instructions and workplace policies and procedures. |
2.2 Identify and manage adverse effects according to workplace policies and procedures. |
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2.3 Apply infection control and skin penetration procedures according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. |
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2.4 Match earring placement to location agreed with client. |
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2.5 Clean equipment and service area and dispose of piercing equipment according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. |
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3 Review treatment and provide post-treatment advice. |
3.1 Obtain client feedback and record relevant outcomes of treatment. |
3.2 Provide home-care advice according to workplace procedures and client needs. |
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3.3 Make product recommendations according to client requirements. |
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 information on 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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Equipment may include: |
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Relevant legislation must include: |
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Workplace policies and procedures may include: |
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Contraindications may include: |
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Appropriate professional may include: |
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Adverse effects may include: |
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Home -care advice must include: |
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Product recommendations may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Beauty
Competency Field
Skin Services