Assessment Requirements for SHBBSPA004 Provide Indian head massages for relaxation

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Assessment Requirements for SHBBSPA004 Provide Indian head massages for relaxation

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 six safe and appropriate Indian head massages for different clients

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

arms

face

neck

primary chakra areas

scalp

shoulders

design, record and update treatment plans and records for each client using correct anatomical terminology and specifying details of:

client feedback

contraindications and conditions

massage routines

outcomes of previous and current treatment

post treatment lifestyle and product advice

products used

recommended future treatments

relevant medical history and medication

treatment duration, areas treated and areas not treated

treatment objectives

design and provide treatment routines that demonstrate appropriate selection, application and modification of the following massage movements:

effleurage

petrissage

Marma point

tapotement

vibration

present self, according to organisational policy

comply with health and hygiene 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 regulations and requirements relevant to providing massage treatments

organisational policies and procedures relevant to providing massage treatments:

client record management

equipment use and maintenance

incident reporting

linen use and laundry procedures

personal hygiene and presentation

presentation of treatment area

waste disposal

water use minimisation

work health and safety

legal and insurance liabilities and responsibilities regarding treatments

scope of practice:

when to refer clients to other practitioners

importance of not stating a diagnosis of a contraindication

limitations to Indian head massage

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

history, origins, and traditions of Indian head massage

features, benefits and effects of Indian head massage

principles of body, mind and spiritual wellness

basic aspects of Ayurveda and Ayurvedic bodywork

Marma points application

major chakra areas as they relate to Indian head massage

benefits of continuous treatments

effects and benefits of Indian head massage on body systems:

circulatory

digestive

integumentary

lymphatic

muscular

nervous

respiratory

skeletal and articular

common disorders of body systems and their relationship to Indian head massage

contraindications that prevent or restrict treatment or require clearance from a medical professional to proceed and relationship to Indian head treatments:

allergies to products

areas exhibiting loss of sensation

bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infections

cancer

clients under the influence of alcohol or drugs

clients with symptoms of infectious disease:

fever

nausea

extreme fatigue

extremes of body temperature

dysfunctions of the nervous system

epilepsy

heart condition

injury or surgery in treatment area

recent scar tissue

severe circulatory disorder

severe migraine or headaches

skin trauma

spondylitis

thrombosis or embolism

type one and two diabetes mellitus

undiagnosed lumps, bumps or swellings

very high or low blood pressure

adverse effects to Indian Head massage and appropriate remedial action:

dizziness

headache

nausea

skin irritation

lifestyle factors and benefits of lifestyle changes

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

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

Assessment Conditions

Skills must be demonstrated in a spa environment; this can be:

an industry workplace or

a simulated 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 Indian head massage requirements, who have the expectation that the services provided reflect those of a commercial business

access to hand washing facilities:

basin

hot and cold running water

liquid soap

single use towels or hand dryer

relevant workplace documentation:

blank client cards

organisational policies and procedures relevant to massage treatments

product instructions

safety data sheets for cleaning products.

Assessment must ensure use of:

cleaning and disinfection products and equipment

individual work station consisting of:

adjustable treatment table or chair with safe working access for client and worker

trolley for products and bowls

massage mediums

treatment towels or linen, or disposable linen.

Assessment activities that allow the individual to:

complete Indian head massages within commercially and organisational 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 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