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Pierce ear lobes

Pierce ear lobes

Unit of competency
National Code
SHBBSKS006
State Code
ODR32
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/12/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/04/2022
Field of Education
110301 - Beauty Therapy
Original Release Date
12/04/2022
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to pierce ear lobes.It requires the ability to consult with clients, select and use piercing tools and studs to pierce one or both ear lobes.This unit applies to beauticians and retail beauty consultants who work in beauty salons and retail cosmetic outlets. In this environment they make routine service decisions within standard routines and procedures and are responsible for providing the service within skin penetration guidelines.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish client priorities.
  • 1.1. Access and review client treatment plan if available.
  • 1.2. Establish ear piercing requirements with client.
  • 1.3. Obtain proof of age, or informed and signed parent or guardian consent for minors as required.
  • 1.4. Identify and explain contraindications to ear piercing service, and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
  • 1.5. Explain treatment sequence and factors that may restrict treatment.
  • 1.6. Confirm revised treatment plan, record updates and obtain signed client consent.
2. Prepare for piercing.
  • 2.1. Prepare service area and client.
  • 2.2. Prepare and present self, according to organisational policy.
  • 2.3. Select ear piercing equipment and products.
  • 2.4. Comply with health, hygiene and skin penetration regulations and requirements.
  • 2.5. Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.
3. Apply piercing.
  • 3.1. Apply infection control and skin penetration procedures throughout service.
  • 3.2. Cleanse and disinfect treatment site and mark ears for piercing.
  • 3.3. Confirm earring placement with client.
  • 3.4. Load stud gun and pierce ear lobes.
4. Review service and provide post service advice.
  • 4.1. Evaluate pierced ears service with client.
  • 4.2. Record outcomes of pierced ears service on client treatment plan.
  • 4.3. Provide aftercare advice and recommend products and future treatments.
5. Clean service area.
  • 5.1. Clean service area, equipment and work surfaces according to organisational policies and procedures and relevant skin penetration regulations.
  • 5.2. Restock equipment and products in preparation for next service.
  • 5.3. Dispose of general waste to minimise negative environmental impacts and according to organisational policies and procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVG18 SHBBSKS001 Pierce ear lobes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHJ8 SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services Qualification
BHJ6 SHB20121 Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics Qualification