Required skills

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

technical skills

use IPL or laser equipment safely to conduct patch tests

evaluate patch tests

respond to contraindications and adverse effects

identify treatment options and develop treatment programs

interpersonal skills to consult with inform and reassure clients regarding proposed IPL or laser treatments

communication skills to respond to questions and provide information to client throughout the consultation

literacy skills to

read and interpret documents such as safety standards for use of IPL and laser equipment health regulations manufacturer instructions product safety data sheets and records of previous treatments

develop treatment plans and record treatment outcomes

numeracy skills to calculate desired treatment parameters for each treatment session

Required knowledge

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

relevant federal state or territory and local Acts and regulations relating to safe use of IPL and laser for hair reduction including

nonionising radiation protection

skin penetration

health regulations

relevant occupational health and safety regulations and requirements

workplace policies and procedures in regard to IPL and laser hair reduction treatments

appearance of contraindications

complications and adverse effects and their causes including

hypopigmentation

hyperpigmentation

blistering

scarring and textural changes

paradoxical increased hair growth

principles of light energy and how it interacts with skin and hair

differing types of IPL and laser equipment and their recommended use and application

factors likely to affect suitability of IPL or laser treatments to client needs and effects risks and benefits of IPL and laser hair reduction treatments

causes of skin reactions in regard to IPL and laser patch testing and appearance and management of specific treatment reactions or adverse effects including

perifollicular oedema

perifollicular erythema

infections of the hair follicle

burns to skin

typical features and skin tanning response of each of six Fitzpatrick skin types

skin hair structure and growth in regard to permanent hair reduction treatments including

types of hair lanugo vellus terminal

factors affecting hair growth such as

hormonal topical and systemic

exposure to sunlight

heredity

drugs and chemicals

hair growth patterns

influence of IPL and laser hair reduction on hair growth

growth cycle of hair and its relationship to permanent hair reduction using IPL and laser

histology of hair

tissue interaction with IPL and laser hair reduction treatments

chromophores

melanin absorption

tanning issues

anatomy and physiology of the skin and skin structures as they relate to IPL and laser hair reduction treatments including

normal process of skin ageing and structural change

normal skin response to irritation and trauma

scars including hypertrophic and keloid their origin and evolution and abnormal scar tissue

effects of IPL and laser treatments on physical structure of the skin

wound healing in different skin types and locations

factors affecting

client pain tolerance

treatment parameters including wavelengths to be used duration of pulse and selecting the correct energy settings fluence

client safety and comfort

wound healing

hypertrophic and keloid scarring

causes of skin damage

posttreatment care procedures including lowfrequency laser and healing products

posttreatment advice for specific treatment areas including underarm chest stomach bikini line and face

factors affecting treatment planning including patch test results skin healing skin reaction follicle distribution areas treated extent of area to be treated client finances and pain tolerance

workplace product and equipment range and manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets

operators legal and insurance liabilities and responsibilities in regard to IPL and laser treatment services

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

applying detailed IPL and laser treatment knowledge to consult clients and provide accurate advice according to the needs of the client

applying workplace policies and procedures in regard to the application and evaluation of IPL and laser patch tests

applying relevant federal state or territory and local safety Acts regulations and guidelines relating to safe use of IPL and laser for hair removal

developing treatment programs and documenting treatment plans for IPL and laser hair reduction

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

that competency is consistently demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor or a technical expert working in partnership with the assessor as described in the Assessment Guidelines

that competency is demonstrated in a fully equipped laser or IPL hair reduction clinical workplace or simulated workplace in a range of real work situations which may include interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the workplace

Assessment must ensure access to

a laser clinical treatment area which includes as a minimum

radiation warning signs stating warning laser in operation do not enter when light above door is illuminated

nonflammable screens fitted inside windows to protect a person outside the window from nonionising radiation levels greater than maximum permissible exposure from radiation

ventilation designed to ensure that infective agents are not passed downstream in air handling or exhaust system

fire extinguishing equipment such as fire extinguishers fire blankets and wet cloth drapes

IPL and laser equipment which when energised is capable of emitting an amount of nonionising radiation higher than accessible limit for a Class B laser for the relevant period stated in and measured in accordance with the laser standard AS ie a Class laser or equivalent in the case of IPL

cosmetic laser equipment which may include one or more of the following

normal mode alexandrite

ruby

diode

NdYag

IPL equipment which may have one or more of the following characteristics

programmable

manual

multiple pulsed shots

single pulsed shots

chilled sapphire head

one or minimal choice of filters

multiple filters

a treatment area which includes

magnifying lamp

eye protection equipment for clients and operators

disposable operator masks

cooling posttreatment products

current safety and environmental standards guidelines workplace policies procedures documentation regarding IPL and laser safety

a range of clients with different Fitzpatrick skin types seeking hair reduction on a variety of areas on face and body

For further guidance on the use of an appropriate simulated environment refer to the Assessment Guidelines in this Training Package

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of learners performing a range of tasks in a simulated work environment over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies including

consulting with clients and assessing their characteristics contraindications and hair reduction needs

planning a treatment program that involves a series of IPL and laser treatments to achieve clients desired hair reduction outcome

discussing treatment plan with client

safe application of an IPL or laser patch test

applying relevant guidelines regulations and workplace procedures on safe use of IPL and laser equipment for hair reduction

case studies and written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to assess knowledge and understanding of

actions of IPL and laser hair reduction on the hair follicle and the surrounding skin tissue

relevant safety procedures

thirdparty reports from technical experts

completion of clinical practice including recording practice details personal reflection and feedback from the trainer workplace coach or supervisor

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SIBBHRSA Provide intense pulsed light and laser hair reduction treatments

SIBBHRS707A Provide intense pulsed light and laser hair reduction treatments.

Relevant information may include:

Clients may include:

Client feedback may include:

Client characteristics must include:

Relevant diagnostic equipment may include:

Client's relevant medical history may include:

Physical effects may include:

Home care may include:

Contraindications may include:

Appropriate professional may include:

Options or limitations may include:

Medically-related contraindications may include:

Immediate reactions may include:

Post-treatment skin cooling products may include:

Treatment program may include:

Client assessment must include:

Safe practice protocols must include:

Special precautions may include:

Responsibilities of the practitioner and the client may include:

Client compliance must include:

Agreed hair reduction treatment area may include:

Treatment evaluation strategies may include:

Treatment program plan may include:

Workplace procedures relating to developing treatment plans may include: