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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Establish client requirements.
   • Access and review client treatment plan if available.
   • Discuss with client cosmetic tattooing requirements and lifestyle factors to identify their priorities.
   • Consult with referral sources to clarify and confirm client request for tattoo service if required.
   • Assess skin in area to be tattooed to determine suitability of cosmetic tattooing to meet client requirements.
   • Identify contraindications to cosmetic tattooing and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
   • Identify skin disorders and diseases and possible adverse reactions and discuss with client.
   • Review client medical history, medications and obtain medical approval prior to treatment as required.
2. Design and recommend cosmetic tattooing.
   • Design tattoo, providing client with visual representation of expected outcomes.
   • Explain to client treatment sequence, duration, frequency and cost.
   • Modify treatment plan, record updates and obtain signed client consent.
   • Obtain informed and signed parent or guardian consent if client is a minor.
3. Set up and provide safe cosmetic tattooing.
   • Check readiness of treatment area and availability of equipment.
   • Prepare client and select pigments and equipment based on agreed treatment plan.
   • Position self throughout treatment to minimise fatigue and risk of injury.
   • Ensure client comfort and modesty throughout treatment.
   • Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.
4. Perform patch test.
   • Cleanse and disinfect patch test on area to be tattooed.
   • Select sterile needle pack and open in front of client.
   • Conduct patch test on an area adjacent to the area to be tattooed.
   • Identify skin reaction and advise client of suitability for cosmetic tattooing treatment.
   • Record details of patch test.
   • Rebook client to assess outcomes of patch test and for further treatments.
5. Provide cosmetic tattooing.
   • Map out shape and colour of cosmetic tattoo.
   • Photograph area to be tattooed prior to and immediately after treatment.
   • Cleanse and anaesthetise skin in treatment area.
   • Open sterile needle packs in front of client.
   • Select, prepare and record needles and pigments to be used.
   • Provide cosmetic tattooing treatment.
   • Apply aftercare products.
6. Review treatment and provide post treatment advice.
   • Apply knowledge of skin biology, wound healing, cosmetic chemistry and treatment outcomes and client feedback to evaluate treatment.
   • Record treatment parameters and outcomes of treatment on client treatment plan.
   • Provide aftercare advice and recommend products and future treatments.
   • Manage client expectations of potential outcomes.
   • Rebook client as required.
   • Advise referral source on treatment progress as required.
7. Clean treatment area.
   • Remove used linen and clean treatment surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
   • Dispose of probes or needles in sharps container.
   • Sterilise any instrument that has come into contact with body fluids.
   • Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.
   • Dispose of general and any hazardous waste to minimise negative environmental impacts and according to organisational policies and procedures.
8. Establish client requirements.
   • Access and review client treatment plan if available.
   • Discuss with client cosmetic tattooing requirements and lifestyle factors to identify their priorities.
   • Consult with referral sources to clarify and confirm client request for tattoo service if required.
   • Assess skin in area to be tattooed to determine suitability of cosmetic tattooing to meet client requirements.
   • Identify contraindications to cosmetic tattooing and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
   • Identify skin disorders and diseases and possible adverse reactions and discuss with client.
   • Review client medical history, medications and obtain medical approval prior to treatment as required.
9. Design and recommend cosmetic tattooing.
   • Design tattoo, providing client with visual representation of expected outcomes.
   • Explain to client treatment sequence, duration, frequency and cost.
   • Modify treatment plan, record updates and obtain signed client consent.
   • Obtain informed and signed parent or guardian consent if client is a minor.
10. Set up and provide safe cosmetic tattooing.
    • Check readiness of treatment area and availability of equipment.
    • Prepare client and select pigments and equipment based on agreed treatment plan.
    • Position self throughout treatment to minimise fatigue and risk of injury.
    • Ensure client comfort and modesty throughout treatment.
    • Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.
11. Perform patch test.
    • Cleanse and disinfect patch test on area to be tattooed.
    • Select sterile needle pack and open in front of client.
    • Conduct patch test on an area adjacent to the area to be tattooed.
    • Identify skin reaction and advise client of suitability for cosmetic tattooing treatment.
    • Record details of patch test.
    • Rebook client to assess outcomes of patch test and for further treatments.
12. Provide cosmetic tattooing.
    • Map out shape and colour of cosmetic tattoo.
    • Photograph area to be tattooed prior to and immediately after treatment.
    • Cleanse and anaesthetise skin in treatment area.
    • Open sterile needle packs in front of client.
    • Select, prepare and record needles and pigments to be used.
    • Provide cosmetic tattooing treatment.
    • Apply aftercare products.
13. Review treatment and provide post treatment advice.
    • Apply knowledge of skin biology, wound healing, cosmetic chemistry and treatment outcomes and client feedback to evaluate treatment.
    • Record treatment parameters and outcomes of treatment on client treatment plan.
    • Provide aftercare advice and recommend products and future treatments.
    • Manage client expectations of potential outcomes.
    • Rebook client as required.
    • Advise referral source on treatment progress as required.
14. Clean treatment area.
    • Remove used linen and clean treatment surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
    • Dispose of probes or needles in sharps container.
    • Sterilise any instrument that has come into contact with body fluids.
    • Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.
    • Dispose of general and any hazardous waste to minimise negative environmental impacts and according to organisational policies and procedures.

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 modify treatment plans, to provide patch tests and three cosmetic tattooing treatments for clients on three different tattooing sites from the following list:

breast areola

eyelids

eyebrow

lips

design appropriate tattoos for each client

select and mix pigments according to tattoo design

provide patch tests for each client that replicate the treatment plan:

equipment

procedure

treatment

develop, record and maintain treatment plans and records for each client specifying details of:

adverse reactions

aftercare recommendations and advice

anaesthetic used and method of application

changes in client skin condition

contraindications

outcomes of patch test and treatments

needle size and type

pigments and products used

relevant medical history and medications

skin analysis

tattoo design

treatment procedure

photograph treatment site prior to and after treatments ensuring clarity and comparability of image

provide safe treatments demonstrating application of health and hygiene regulations and skin penetration guidelines with a focus on:

disinfection of treatment area

disposal of infectious and non-infectious waste

disposal of needles

equipment sterilisation and disinfection

hand washing

prevention of blood to blood contact

use of equipment:

disposable

personal protection equipment

single use, sterile, disposable needles

treat client demonstrating appropriate selection and use of:

pigment needles:

angle

depth

electric current levels

recognise and manage contraindications to tattoo services

interact with and reassure client throughout the treatment

treat clients causing minimal skin reaction

present self, according to organisational policy

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

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Knowledge Evidence

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

state, territory or local health and hygiene regulations and requirements as relevant to cosmetic tattooing

skin penetration guidelines

infectious disease transmission routes and prevention of infection transmission:

clients with blood borne diseases

contingency procedures for blood and body fluid contact

prevention of blood to blood contact

safe handling and disposal of sharps

immunity and how it is acquired

infection control procedures and application of standard precautions

definitions and methods of cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation

organisational policies and procedures relevant to cosmetic tattooing:

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

scope of practice:

when to refer clients to other practitioners

importance of not stating a diagnosis of a contraindication

limitations to cosmetic tattooing treatments

effects and benefits of cosmetic tattooing treatments

effects of cosmetic tattooing treatments on the physical structure of the skin

skin anatomy:

gross and microscopic

epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layers

differences depending on location

function and role of skin

structure, function, and distribution of skin glands

production, composition, functions and control of skin gland secretions

appearance and characteristics of skin types:

dry/alipid/lipid dry

oily/lipid

diffused red

phases of growth, cell renewal, healing of skin and factors affecting epidermal mitosis

normal process of skin ageing and structural change

origin and evolution of hypertrophic, keloid and abnormal scar tissue

skin response to irritation and trauma

wound healing

nervous system and its relationship to skin

sensations and their relationship to cosmetic tattooing

properties and use of electric energy, electrostatics and electrical current for cosmetic tattooing services

factors likely to affect the suitability of treatment

formulation, function and action of cosmetic pigments

colours in pigments:

colour codes

dyes

interaction of colours

lakes

pigments

regulations

ingredients in tattooing products:

effects on the skin

toxic effects

contribution to premature ageing

adverse effects when used in combination with other products or treatments

contraindications that prevent or restrict treatment or require clearance from a medical practitioner to proceed and their relationship to cosmetic tattooing:

acne

bacteria, fungal, parasitic and viral infections

adverse outcomes of previous cosmetic tattooing

type one and two diabetes mellitus

bruises

cancer related treatments

dysfunction of nervous system

medication that cause skin thinning or inflammation

pigmented naevi

rashes

scar tissue

skin trauma

appearance, genetic factors, possible medical treatments and limitations of cosmetic tattooing treatments on skin conditions, diseases and disorders:

acne

benign neoplasm and hyperplasias

closed comedones/milia

couperose

dehydration/ trans epidermal water loss

dermatitis and eczema

erythema

icthyosis

lupus erythematosus

mature

photoaged

pigmentation disorders

open comedones

scleroderma

seborrhoea

sensitive

skin tumours

uticaria

appearance, causes and management of adverse effects of cosmetic tattooing:

bruising

inflammation

torn skin

unsatisfactory appearance

medical treatments, drugs and side effects relevant to cosmetic tattooing

safe practices and management when using electrical currents

post treatment care procedures and advice for specific treatment areas:

special care of treatment area

sun protection

managing the healing process

follow up treatments

ongoing assessment

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

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