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Provide female intimate waxing services

Provide female intimate waxing services

Unit of competency
National Code
SHBBHRS002
State Code
AVG00
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/09/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/01/2016
Field of Education
110301 - Beauty Therapy
Original Release Date
29/01/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide waxing services to remove unwanted hair from female intimate areas.It requires the ability to consult with clients to plan services to apply and remove hot and strip wax safely. Female intimate waxing can be an individual 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 but make independent treatment decisions; demonstrate sensitivity, maturity and confidentiality in their client interactions; and have knowledge across a range of waxing techniques and waxing products. 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 Confirm with client female intimate waxing requirements and assess areas of skin and hair growth requiring treatment.
  • 1.3 Obtain informed and signed parent or guardian consent if client is a minor.
  • 1.4 Identify and explain contraindications to female intimate waxing 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 female intimate waxing service.
  • 2.1 Prepare service area, equipment and self.
  • 2.2 Prepare client and select waxing products according to plan.
  • 2.3 Instruct client in what to use and how to self-cleanse female intimate waxing area.
  • 2.4 Use suitable personal protective equipment.
  • 2.5 Ensure own posture and position to minimise fatigue and risk of injury to self and client throughout waxing service.
  • 2.6 Instruct client on correct positioning and how to use a towel to cover areas not being treated.
  • 2.7 Clean and prepare skin area to be waxed.
  • 2.8 Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.
3. Apply wax to female intimate area.
  • 3.1 Test wax temperature, adjust as required and maintain for the duration of waxing service.
  • 3.2 Trim hair to suitable length for waxing as required.
  • 3.3 Conduct patch test to identify skin reactions before proceeding with full female intimate waxing service.
  • 3.4 Apply wax using single use applicators according to the area and manufacturer instructions.
  • 3.5 Remove wax according to hair growth pattern, area and manufacturer instructions.
  • 3.6 Ensure all wax product is removed from skin and use tweezers to remove remaining unwanted hair as required.
4. Ensure client comfort.
  • 4.1 Monitor client reactions and responses and adjust waxing service as required.
  • 4.2 Ensure client comfort and modesty throughout service.
  • 4.3 Direct client on how and when to support surrounding skin to minimise discomfort.
  • 4.4 Apply techniques to minimise client discomfort.
  • 4.5 Discontinue treatment and provide advice if contra-actions occur
  • 4.6 Apply aftercare product to minimise any post treatment skin reactions.
5. Review waxing service and provide post service advice.
  • 5.1 Evaluate waxing service with client.
  • 5.2 Record outcomes of waxing service on client treatment plan.
  • 5.3 Provide aftercare advice and recommend products and future treatments.
  • 5.4 Update treatment plan and rebook client as required.
6. Clean service area.
  • 6.1 Clean service area, equipment and surfaces according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 6.2 Replenish service area in preparation for next service.
  • 6.3 Dispose of general waste, waste hair and wax to minimise negative environmental impacts according to organisational policies and procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4771 SIBBHRS502A Perform female intimate waxing treatments Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODR25 SHBBHRS011 Provide female intimate waxing services Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWO7 SHB30115 Certificate III in Beauty Services Qualification
AWO6 SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy Qualification