Assessment Requirements for SHBBBOS008 Provide body massages

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Assessment Requirements for SHBBBOS008 Provide body massages

Modification History

Supersedes and is not equivalent to SHBBBOS002 Provide body massages.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

provide five appropriate and safe body massages to clients of differing height, weight and age suitable for the established client treatment plan

provide massage to treat each of the following areas as appropriate to the above clients:

abdomen

arms

back

décolletage

feet

hands

legs

neck

design and provide treatment techniques for each of the above clients that demonstrate appropriate selection, application and combination of at least three of the following massage movements:

effleurage

friction

petrissage

tapotement

vibration

gentle, passive movement and appropriate massage techniques:

repetition

rhythm

variation

design a series of four progressive treatments for three of the above clients to address ongoing needs of each client

for each of the above clients develop and update treatment plans specifying details of:

client feedback

contraindications and conditions

products used

massage techniques and movements

outcomes of previous and current treatment

post treatment lifestyle and product advice

treatment duration, areas treated and areas not treated

treatment objectives

recommended future treatments

perform the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 38 hours of work in a commercial beauty therapy salon.

Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

state or territory and local legislation and guidelines relevant to body massage:

health and hygiene

anti-discrimination

occupational health and safety

organisational policies and procedures relevant to providing body massages:

client record management

equipment use and maintenance

incident reporting

linen use and laundry procedures

personal hygiene and presentation

presentation of treatment area

waste disposal

work health and safety

legal and insurance liabilities and responsibilities regarding treatments

diverse gender and cultural issues and attitudes in relation to body massage

scope of practice:

when to refer clients to other practitioners

role of complementary therapist and medical practitioner

factors likely to affect suitability of body massage for client needs:

budgetary and time constraints

outcomes of previous treatments

physical attributes

effects, benefits and application of body massage movement and techniques:

effleurage

friction

petrissage

tapotement

vibration

gentle, passive movement and appropriate massage techniques:

repetition

rhythm

variation

effects and benefits of massage on body systems:

articular and skeletal

circulatory and lymphatic

endocrine

integumentary

muscular and nervous

massage techniques used for lymphatic drainage and cellulite reduction

position and action of superficial muscles in relation to body massage

common disorders of the following body systems and their relationship to body massage:

circulatory and blood borne

lymphatic

endocrine

muscular

nervous

articular and skeletal

contraindications that prevent treatment or require clearance from a medical professional to proceed and relationship to body massage:

bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infections

cancer

clients under the influence of alcohol or drugs

clients with symptoms of infectious disease:

fever

extreme fatigue

extremes of body temperature

localised fractures

pain that is chronic or does not have a logical explanation:

local

sharp

dull

deep

surface

contraindications that restrict treatment and appropriate modifications to massage:

allergies

areas exhibiting loss of tactile sensation

asthma

fragile skin

inflammation

lumps and tissue changes

rashes

recent chemical peels, epilation, Intense Pulsed Light, laser or microdermabrasion treatment

recent scar tissue

severe oedema

skin trauma

sprains

appearance and limitations of body massage in skin disorders and diseases:

dermatitis and eczema

ichthyosis

lupus erythematosus

scleroderma

skin tumours

urticaria

physiology of adverse reactions to body massage and appropriate remedial action:

allergy to products

bruising

dizziness

emotional release

erythema

joint sounds

headaches

muscle spasms

pain or discomfort

skin blemishes

lifestyle factors and benefits of lifestyle changes:

alcohol consumption

exercise routine

hobbies

tobacco consumption

type of employment

sustainable operating procedures for the conservation of product, water and power

effects and benefits of aftercare advice, products and treatments relevant to body massages.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must be demonstrated in a beauty industry environment; this can be:

a beauty industry workplace or

a simulated beauty workplace set up for the purpose of skills assessment, that provides services to paying members of the public.

Assessment must ensure access to:

paying clients with different body massage requirements, who have the expectation that the services provided reflect those of a commercial business

hand washing facilities:

basin

hot and cold running water

liquid soap

single use towels or hand dryer

relevant workplace documentation:

blank client records

organisational policies and procedures relevant to providing body massages

safety data sheets for cleaning products.

Assessment must ensure use of:

cleaning and disinfection products and equipment

client gowns and hair protectors

individual work station consisting of:

adjustable treatment table with safe working access at both ends and sides

massage oils or creams or powder

treatment towels or linen, or disposable linen.

Assessment activities that allow the individual to:

provide body massage treatments within commercially realistic speed, timing and productivity

demonstrate competency in an environment reflective of real work situations

manage tasks and contingencies in the context of the job role.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors and:

hold a qualification as a beautician or beauty therapist

have worked as a beauty therapist for at least three years where they have applied the skills and knowledge of this unit of competency.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=255d312b-db07-48f2-b6d6-1b0b06c42898