Assessment Requirements for SHBBCCS002 Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments

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Assessment Requirements for SHBBCCS002 Prepare personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments

Modification History

Not applicable.

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:

communicate, follow and adjust four treatment plans to provide safe, appropriate and personalised treatments to different clients using aromatic plant oil blends for each of the following:

body massage

facial massage

hand or foot massage

spa treatment

design a second treatment aromatic oil blend for three of these clients to address ongoing client needs

design, record and update treatment plans and records specifying details of:

client feedback

contraindications and conditions

ingredients and ratio of ingredients used in oil blends

delivery method

post treatment aromatic oil and lifestyle advice

relevant medical history and medications

treatment duration and areas treated and not treated

treatment objectives

recommended future treatments

explain the effects and benefits of aromatic plant oils to each of these client for:

relaxation

stress reduction

skin care

prepare profiles and plant information for selected aromatic plant oils listed in Knowledge Evidence, detailing:

chemotype

common and botanical name

extraction method

plant family

synonym

prepare and apply two aromatic plant oil preparations chosen for two treatments from:

hydrosols

compresses

poultices

vapourisations

comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements

clean, prepare and maintain treatment area according to organisational policy.

Knowledge Evidence

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

state or territory and local health and hygiene regulations and requirements relevant to preparing personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments

federal regulations of cosmetics and preparations:

Therapeutic Goods Act

Regulation of aromatic plant oils

organisational policies and procedures relevant to preparing personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments:

client record management

incident reporting

linen use and laundry

personal hygiene and presentation

presentation of treatment area

storage and handling of products

waste disposal

work health and safety

legal and insurance liabilities and responsibilities regarding aromatic oils and preparation of blends

scope of practice:

when to refer clients to other practitioners

importance of not stating a diagnosis of a contraindication

limitations to aromatic plant oils use

role of complementary therapist and medical practitioner

factors likely to affect suitability of treatments for client needs:

budgetary and time constraints

outcomes of previous treatments

physical attributes

effects and benefits of aromatic plant oil application methods:

compresses

facial and body massage

hand and foot massage

hydrosols

poultices

spa treatments

vaporisations

properties, profiles, plant family, botanical and common names, effects and benefits, toxic effects and contraindications of aromatic plant oils:

basil

bergamot

chamomile

cypress

eucalyptus

geranium

grapefruit

juniper

lavender

lemon

mandarin

orange

rosemary

sandalwood

tea tree

anatomy and physiology of skin and skin structures:

normal skin response to irritation, allergies and trauma

trans-epidermal water loss

olfactory sense in regard to aromatic plant oils

organic chemistry of aromatic plant oils:

carbon backbone, elements and bonds

functional groups

chemical terminology:

isoprene unit

aliphatic molecule

terpene and terpenoid compound

monoterpene and sesquiterpene

monoterpenol and sesquiterpenol

organic chemistry of carrier oils and additives and interactions with aromatic plant oil chemistry

contraindications that prevent treatment or require clearance from a medical professional to proceed:

aroma triggered epilepsy

contagious bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infections

cancer

clients with symptoms of infectious disease

contraindications to specific treatments such as fractures in the case of beauty treatment

extreme fatigue

extremes of body temperature

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

local

sharp

dull

deep

surface

contraindications that restrict treatment and appropriate modifications to treatment and choice of oils:

allergies to specific aromatic oils

areas exhibiting loss of sensation

asthma

dizziness

fragile skin

inflammation

lumps and tissue changes

migraines and headaches

rashes

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

recent scar tissue

severe oedema

skin trauma

adverse and beneficial interactions of aromatic plant oils when blended

client reactions to application of blended aromatic plant oils and required remedial action:

erythema

nausea

headache

dizziness

use of the following ingredients in aromatic oil blends and treatments:

additives

aromatic oils

carrier oils

other mediums

olfactory sense in regard to aromatic plant oil

care, handling and storage of blended aromatic plant oils:

clear and accurate labelling

decanting and resealing

protection from light

temperature control

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

aftercare advice, products and future treatments to maintain client treatment objectives.

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, both new and regular, with different treatment requirements using aromatic plant oils, who have the expectation that the services provided reflect those of a commercial business

aromatic plant oil preparation and storage area

hand washing facilities:

basin

hot and cold running water

liquid soap

single use towels or hand dryer

relevant workplace documentation:

aromatic oil product information and safety data sheets

equipment instructions

organisational policies and procedures relevant to preparing personalised aromatic plant oil blends for beauty treatments.

Assessment must ensure use of:

a range of aromatic plant oils

carrier oils

aromatic plant oil equipment for measuring, mixing and storing:

beakers

dark glass bottles and closures

bowls

labels

pipettes

vaporisers

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

trolley or stable surface for product and bowls

material to make compresses and poultices

treatment towels or linen, or disposable linen.

Assessment activities that allow the learner to:

complete preparation of blends 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 Organisation’s requirements for assessors and:

hold a qualification as a beauty therapist

have worked as a beauty or spa 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