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SIBBHRS707A
Provide intense pulsed light and laser hair reduction treatments
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Issue Date: May 2024
This unit describes the function of performing hair reduction treatments offered in response to a treatment plan and within a stringent safety framework that relates to the safe use of IPL and laser equipment in a beauty industry treatment environment.
IPL and laser hair reduction treatments are performed by experienced beauty therapists with significant knowledge of skin and hair biology, light physics, and laser safety; and broad experience in providing a range of skin therapies and hair reduction treatments. They exercise judgement in planning and implementing an appropriate treatment program.
Optimum outcomes are usually achieved across a treatment program that involves multiple treatments. The practitioner must monitor and modify the treatments throughout the program in response the client's skin and hair reactions.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to safely apply intense pulsed light (IPL) or laser apparatus as part of a staged program to reduce unwanted hair on areas of the face or body.
The skills and knowledge required to assess for and design and plan hair reduction programs are described separately in:
SIBBHRS706A Design intense pulsed light and laser hair reduction treatment programs.
The use of non-ionising radiation for cosmetic treatments is currently subject to licensing under the Queensland Radiation Safety Act 1999 and accreditation of equipment, premises and operator under the Tasmanian Radiation Protection Act 2005. The Western Australian Radiation Safety Act 1975 imposes limitations restricting the use of Class 4 lasers for cosmetic treatments, including hair removal, to medical practitioners.
With regard to other states and territories, no licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
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