Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide waxing services to remove unwanted facial and body hair.
It requires the ability to consult with clients to select suitable wax products to provide waxing services. The waxing service can be a single service or form part of a series of services.
This unit applies to beauticians and beauty therapists who work in beauty or hair removal salons. In this environment they work as part of a team and make independent decisions within a defined range.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Establish client priorities. | 1.1 Access and review client treatment plan if available. 1.2 Confirm with client waxing requirements and areas of skin and hair growth requiring treatment. 1.3 Identify contraindications to waxing service, and refer client to appropriate professional as required. 1.4 Explain treatment sequence and factors that may restrict treatment. 1.5 Confirm revised treatment plan, record updates and obtain client consent. |
2. Prepare for waxing service. | 2.1 Prepare service area, equipment and self. 2.2 Select waxing products according to plan. 2.3 Ensure own posture and position to minimise fatigue and risk of injury to self and client throughout waxing service. 2.4 Prepare client, clean and prepare skin area to be waxed. 2.5 Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process. |
3. Apply wax to waxing area. | 3.1 Test wax temperature, adjust as required and maintain for the duration of waxing service. 3.2 Apply and remove hot or strip wax to remove unwanted hair. 3.3 Ensure all wax product is removed from skin and use tweezers to remove remaining unwanted hair as required. 3.4 Ensure maximum client comfort and modesty throughout waxing service. 3.5 Monitor client reactions and responses and adjust waxing service as required. 3.6 Apply aftercare product to minimise any post treatment skin reactions. |
4. Review waxing service and provide post service advice. | 4.1 Evaluate waxing service with client. 4.2 Record outcomes on client treatment plan for future referral. 4.3 Provide aftercare advice and recommend products and future services. 4.4 Update treatment plan and rebook client as required. |
5. Clean service area. | 5.1 Clean service area, equipment and surfaces according to organisational policies and procedures. 5.2 Replenish service area in preparation for next service. 5.3 Dispose of general waste, waste hair and wax to minimise negative environmental impacts according to organisational policies and procedures. |
Evidence of Performance
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 waxing services to clients for the following areas of the face and body:
arms
bikini line
chin
eyebrows
legs
lip
sides of face
underarms
design, record and maintain treatment plans and records for each of these clients specifying details of:
client feedback
contraindications
products used
hair analysis
outcomes of treatment
relevant medical history and medications
waxing service performed
aftercare recommendations and advice
provide hot and strip waxing treatments that demonstrate appropriate techniques:
maintenance of correct wax temperature
skin support
correct direction of application and removal of wax
hand pressure to alleviate pain
removal of most unwanted hair
present self, according to organisational policy
comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements
clean, prepare and maintain service area according to organisational policy.
Evidence of Knowledge
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
state or territory and local health, hygiene and skin penetration regulations and requirements relevant to the provision of waxing services
infectious disease transmission routes and prevention of infection transmission as it relates to waxing services
infection control procedures and application of standard precautions as they apply to the provision of waxing services
organisational policies and procedures relevant to waxing services:
client record management
equipment use and maintenance
incident reporting
personal hygiene and presentation
presentation of treatment area
waste disposal
work health and safety
scope of practice:
when to refer clients to other practitioners
importance of not stating a diagnosis of a contraindication
structural and cellular features of hair and hair follicles:
hair shaft
layers of hair
hair root and follicle
hair growth cycle stages and relationship to hair removal:
anagen
catagen
telogen
hair growth patterns
common hair disorders
hair types:
velus
terminal
factors effecting hair growth:
hormonal
hereditary
drugs and chemicals
alternative progressive hair removal methods:
infra-red and hair-retarding products used in conjunction with waxing procedures
progressive permanent hair removal methods:
electrolysis
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
laser
wax formulation
function and action of wax ingredients
effects and application of the following wax types:
hot
strip
sugaring
effects and application of the following hair removal procedures:
waxing
body hair clipping
tweezing
shaving
contraindications that prevent treatment or require clearance from a medical professional to proceed:
acne
bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infections on the areas to be waxed
hypertrophic and keloid tendency
abnormal skin such as sunburnt, grazed, rashes
pigmented skin lesions
thin and fragile skin
contraindications that restrict treatment and their relationship to waxing:
recent scars
scar tissue
skin trauma
varicose veins
adverse effects from waxing treatments and appropriate actions for:
inflammation
spotting of skin
hive-like reactions
ingrown hairs
torn skin
bruising
infections of hair follicle
burns
bleeding from follicles
function and action of after wax products
sustainable operating procedures for the conservation of product, water and power
aftercare advice, products and future treatments to maintain client treatment objectives.
Assessment Conditions
Skills must be demonstrated in a beauty industry environment; this can be:
a beauty industry workplace or
a simulated beauty 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 waxing requirements, who have the expectation that the services provided reflect those of a commercial business
hand washing facilities:
basin
hot and cold running water
liquid soap
single use towels or hand dryer
relevant workplace documentation:
blank client records
equipment instructions
organisational policies and procedures relevant to waxing services
product instructions and safety data sheets.
Assessment must ensure use of:
cleaning and disinfection products
disposable wax applicators, sheeting and strips
hot and strip wax, pre and aftercare products from a comprehensive professional range
temperature controlled wax pots
tweezers
client gowns or covers
individual workstation consisting of:
treatment table with safe working access at both ends and sides
individual electricity supply
magnifying lamp
stable wax pot bench or trolley
personal protective equipment:
disposable gloves
aprons
treatment towels or linen, or disposable linen.
Assessment activities that allow the individual to:
provide waxing services within commercially 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 beautician or beauty therapist
have worked as a beautician or beauty therapist for at least three years where they have applied the skills and knowledge of this unit of competency.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed here, along with a brief context statement. | |
Skill | Description |
Reading skills to: | interpret, and follow manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets for safe use of cleaning and treatment products and equipment. |
Numeracy skills to: | calculate treatment times, product quantities and price of treatment. |
Technology skills to: | use client software to update client notes, rebook future treatments, record stock data and product purchases safely use and maintain electrical equipment. |
Sectors
Beauty
Competency Field
Hair Reduction Services