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skin biology, at an elementary level of understanding:main structure, functions and role of skinstructure and function of the glands of the skin:distribution and development of skin glandsproduction, composition and functions of sebum, eccrine and apocrine sweat fluidsglands and muscles associated with the hair and hair follicles:structural and cellular features of a hair folliclesebaceous glandsarrector pili musclecommon abnormal scalp conditions, symptoms and visual signs:head licescabiesringwormdry or oily dandruffseborrhoeapsoriasisvisual characteristics of these hair and scalp types:normaloilydryphysically damagedchemically damagedhighly stressedtypes of hair conditions that can benefit from protein and moisture treatments, when and why these would be usedkey features of the organisation’s remedial hair and scalp treatment range:formulationproduct purpose and efficacyphysical effects on the hair and scalp, at a basic level of understandingapplication instructionsprocessing timestypes of finishing techniques and equipment that should be used post treatment to avoid further hair damage and breakagethe transmission routes of infectious conditions:direct contact (client to operator, operator to client, operator to operator)non-intact skin (cuts, abrasions, lesions)work surfacesequipmentkey features of, and reasons for, standard infection-control precautions:hand washing and drying before and after client contact, cleaning and waste disposal and using occlusive dressings for own cuts and abrasionsusing alcohol-based hand rub solutions as an adjunct to hand washingusing personal protective equipment, particularly gloves, gowns, aprons, face masks and eye protectionusing single use treatment products or decanting bulk products into single use bowlscleaning, disinfecting or sterilising reusable equipmentcleaning or disinfecting work surfaces, client gowns and towelsappropriate handling and disposal of single use items and clinical (infectious) wastebasic aspects of local government, state or territory health regulations applicable to hair and scalp treatmentsindustry practices and organisational procedures for:infection control for hair and scalp treatmentsusing correct operator posture during treatment to avoid fatigue and injuryminimising product wastagewater efficiencywaste disposal with particular emphasis on sound disposal methods for clinical (infectious) waste.