Assessment Requirements for SHBBSKS001 Pierce ear lobes

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Assessment Requirements for SHBBSKS001 Pierce ear lobes

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 treatment plans to provide three safe and appropriate ear lobe piercing services for clients

maintain client records for each client specifying details of:

aftercare advice

adverse reactions

client name and address

contraindications

follow up advice

outcomes of treatment

procedure followed

studs used

type of ear piercing

provide ear lobe piercing services that demonstrate:

consultation with client to agree on selection and placement of earrings

compliance with infection control and skin penetration procedures

minimum discomfort for client

placement of studs according to client requirements

accurate advice on care of wound, studs and maintenance of earrings

cleaning of ear piercing equipment according to skin penetration guidelines

present self, according to organisational policy

comply with health, hygiene and skin penetration regulations and requirements.

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 and skin penetration regulations and requirements relevant to piercing ear lobes

legal responsibilities in relation to infection control, sterilising, registration or licensing of business and maintenance of premises

infectious disease transmission routes and prevention of infection transmission as it relates to ear piercing services

infection control procedures and application of standard precautions as they apply to the provision of ear piercing services

organisational policies and procedures relevant to piercing ear lobes:

client record management

equipment use and maintenance

incident reporting

personal hygiene and presentation

presentation of treatment area

waste disposal

work health and safety

legal and insurance liabilities and responsibilities in regard to treatments

scope of practice:

when to refer clients to other practitioners

importance of not stating a diagnosis of a contraindication

cleaning and maintenance of piercing gun and equipment

simplified cross section of the skin

anatomy of the ear lobe

workplace equipment and product range

contraindications that prevent or restrict treatment or require referral to a medical professional and relationship to ear piercing services:

bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infections

clients under influence of alcohol or drugs

hypertrophic and keloid scarring tendency

non-normal skin

scar tissue and lesions

skin trauma

adverse effects of ear piercing and required action:

inflammation

infection of the ear lobe

care and maintenance procedures for recently pierced ears

care and maintenance procedures for earrings

process, forms and requirements for informed parental consent for minors

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

aftercare advice and products to care for pierced ear lobes.

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 ear lobe piercing 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.

Assessment must ensure use of:

adjustable client chair

antiseptic and home-care products for care of wound

cleaning and disinfection products and equipment

ear piercing gun

personal protective equipment:

disposable gloves

sterile, single use disinfecting skin swabs

studs

surgical marking pen.

Assessment activities that allow the individual to:

provide ear piercing service 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:

have worked in the beauty industry 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