Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Client service and advice may include:
routine or special needs of new or regular clients
general nutritional advice
specific advice relating to individual service.
Relevant legislation may include:
federal, state or territory, and local health and hygiene regulations
occupational health and safety.
Workplace policies and procedures may include:
health and hygiene
comfort and privacy
designated time frames for completion of the service
quality assurance.
Nutrient needs and health problems across the lifespan may include:
stage of lifespan:
prenatal
infancy
childhood
adolescence
adulthood
menopause
late adulthood
nutrient needs of different population groups
energy requirements
common diet-related health problems
role of nutrients in managing ideal weight.
Digestive system must include:
organs of gastrointestinal tract:
mouth
oesophagus
stomach
small intestine
large intestine
rectum
anus
salivary glands
pancreas
gall bladder
liver
functions of digestive system:
mechanical and chemical digestive process
common disorders of digestive system
nutrients:
proteins
carbohydrates
fats (lipids)
vitamins
minerals
water
fibre
cholesterol.
Excretory system must include:
organs of excretory system:
kidneys
liver
lungs
skin.
Appropriateprofessionals may include:
medical practitioner
complementary therapist
nutritionist
dietician.
Nutritional requirements and dietary health problems may include:
healthy food and nutrition guidelines for Australians
guidelines for specific nutrients, e.g. foods containing calcium
recommended dietary intakes
healthy eating pyramid
obesity and heart disease
weight management
eating disorders.
Healthy nutritional options may include:
general or specific advice to client
macro-nutrients:
proteins
carbohydrates
fats
dietary fibre
water
advice on weight management.

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 relevant workplace policies and procedures
applying principles of nutrition in a range of beauty therapy treatments
evaluating client requirements and advising on nutritional options, home care and complementary products
accurately and legibly recording relevant data.
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 the technical expert working in partnership with the assessor as described in the Assessment Guidelines
that competency is demonstrated in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment in a range of real work situations which may include client interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the workplace.
Assessment must ensure access to:
research materials and facilities
texts and online resources
promotional material on the healthy diet pyramid
relevant workplace documentation including:
workplace policies and procedures manuals
a range of clients with varying nutritional requirements.
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:
observation of learners performing a range of tasks in the workplace or a simulated work environment, over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies, including:
developing a client treatment plan taking into account nutritional factors that impact on treatment outcomes
providing basic nutritional advice to clients
referring clients to relevant other professionals where indicated
case studies, and written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner, to assess knowledge and understanding of nutrition in relation to beauty treatments, including post-treatment care and relevant legislation
completion of workplace documentation relevant to the provision of beauty therapy treatments
third-party reports from experienced beauty professionals in the workplace
completion of self-paced learning materials, including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SIBBBOS402A Provide body treatments
SIBBCCS404A Work in a skin therapies framework
SIBBCCS405A Develop treatment plans
SIBBFAS405A Provide advanced facial treatments.