Overview This unit is about the application of a variety of self tanning products. To carry out this unit you will need to maintain effective health, safety and hygiene throughout your work. You will also need to maintain your personal appearance and good communication with the client. The main outcomes of the unit are: 1. maintain safe and effective methods of working when providing self tanning treatments 2. consult, plan and prepare for treatments with clients 3. apply self tan products 4. provide aftercare advice SKABT09B25 1
Performance criteria You must be able to: P1 maintain safe and effective methods of working when providing self tanning treatments by P1.1 setting up the treatment and equipment area to meet organisation procedures and manufacturers' instructions P1.2 wearing suitable personal protective equipment P1.3 ensuring the client is provided with suitable personal protective equipment P1.4 making sure that environmental conditions are suitable for the client and the treatment P1.5 ensuring your personal hygiene, protection and appearance meets accepted industry and organisational requirements P1.6 effectively disinfecting your hands prior to treatment P1.7 ensuring all tools and equipment are cleaned using the correct methods P1.8 positioning equipment and products for safety and ease of use P1.9 maintaining accepted industry hygiene and safety practices throughout the treatment P1.10 maintaining the client's modesty, privacy and comfort at all times P1.11 checking the client's wellbeing at regular intervals throughout the treatment P1.12 disposing of waste materials safely and correctly P1.13 ensuring the treatment is cost effective and is carried out within a commercially viable time P1.14 ensuring client record cards are up-to-date, accurate, complete, legible and signed by the client and practitioner P1.15 leaving the treatment area and equipment clean and in a condition suitable for future treatments P2 consult, plan and prepare for treatments with clients by P2.1 using consultation techniques in a polite and friendly manner to determine the client's treatment needs P2.2 ensuring that informed and signed parent or guardian consent is obtained for minors prior to any treatment P2.3 ensuring that a parent or guardian is present throughout the self tanning treatment for minors under the age of 16 P2.4 clearly explaining to the client what the treatment entails, its potential benefits and any restrictions to use in a way they can understand P2.5 accurately carrying out a skin sensitivity test to determine skin sensitivity and colour preference, when necessary SKABT09B25 2
P3 P4 P2.6 asking your client appropriate questions to identify if they have any contra-indications to self tanning treatments P2.7 accurately recording your client's responses to questioning P2.8 taking the necessary action in response to any identified contra-indications P2.9 recommending alternative tanning treatments which are suitable for the client's skin type and needs, when necessary P2.10 clearly explaining and agreeing the projected cost, duration and frequency of treatment needed P2.11 agreeing in writing the client's needs, expectations and treatment outcomes, ensuring they are realistic and achievable P2.12 ensuring that the client's skin is clean and prepared to suit the type of product to be used P2.13 selecting suitable equipment and products for the treatment apply self tan products by P3.1 ensuring that exfoliation is carried out prior to the treatment according to manufacturer's instructions P3.2 ensuring that exfoliation leaves the skin smooth and free from dry, flaky skin P3.3 effectively applying moisturisers and barrier creams following manufacturers' instructions to prevent over-development of tanning products P3.4 correctly testing the pressure and operation of the spray gun prior to use P3.5 using equipment and products to meet client requirements and following manufacturers' instructions P3.6 using spray tanning techniques in a controlled way and at a correct distance from the body to achieve the desired effect P3.7 applying products evenly in the correct sequence to achieve the desired effect P3.8 using techniques that minimise the risk of products being spread outside the treatment area and surrounding environment P3.9 effectively correcting any problems occurring during the application process P3.10 ensuring that the finished result is to the client's satisfaction provide aftercare advice by P4.1 giving advice and recommendations accurately and constructively P4.2 giving your clients suitable advice specific to their individual needs SKABT09B25 3
Knowledge and understanding Organisational and legal requirements K1 your responsibilities under current health and safety legislation, standards and guidance, eg the Health & Safety at Work Act (and any other relevant legislation) K2 the importance of not discriminating against clients with illnesses and disabilities and why (eg Disability Discrimination Act) K3 the age at which an individual is classed as a minor and how this differs nationally K4 why it is important, when treating minors under 16 years of age, to have a parent or guardian present K5 why minors should not be given treatments without informed and signed parental or guardian consent K6 the legal significance of gaining signed, informed client consent to treatment K7 manufacturers' and organisational requirements for waste disposal K8 the importance of the correct storage of client records in relation to the Data Protection Act K9 how to complete the client records used in your organisation and the importance of and reasons for keeping records of treatments and gaining client signatures K10 your responsibilities and reasons for maintaining your own personal hygiene, protection and appearance according to accepted industry and organisation requirements K11 your organisation's service time charges for self tanning treatments and why it is important to complete the service in the given time K12 your organisation's and manufacturers' requirements for treatment area, equipment maintenance and equipment cleaning regimes How to work safely and effectively when providing self tanning treatments K13 how to set up the work area and equipment for self tanning treatments K14 the necessary environmental conditions for self tanning treatments (including lighting, heating, ventilation, extraction and general comfort) and why these are important K15 the type of personal protective equipment that should be worn by the therapist and the client for self tanning treatments and why (eg powderfree nitrile gloves or powder-free vinyl gloves) K16 the importance and reasons for disinfecting hands and how to do this effectively K17 methods of disinfecting and sterilising equipment K18 how to prepare and position the client for self tanning treatments SKABT09B25 4
K19 how to avoid potential discomfort and injury to yourself during this work K20 reasons for maintaining client modesty, privacy and comfort during the treatment K21 how to minimise and dispose of waste from treatments, including hazardous waste K22 why it is important to maintain standards of hygiene and the principles of avoiding cross-infection K23 why it is important to check the client's wellbeing at regular intervals Client consultation K24 how to use effective consultation techniques when communicating with clients from different cultural and religious backgrounds, age, disabilities and gender for this treatment K25 the importance of questioning clients to establish any contra-indications to self tanning treatments K26 why it is important to record client responses to questioning K27 the legal significance of client questioning and recording the client's responses K28 how to give effective advice and recommendations to clients K29 why it is important to encourage and allow time for clients to ask questions K30 the reasons why it is important to encourage clients with contraindications to seek medical advice K31 the importance of and reasons for not naming specific contra-indications when encouraging clients to seek medical advice K32 why it is important to maintain clients' modesty and privacy K33 the types of alternative tanning treatments which could be recommended in the event of contra-indications Contra-indications and contra-actions K34 those contra-indications which will prevent treatment and why (eg severe asthma for spray tanning, contagious skin conditions etc) K35 those contra-indications which restrict treatment and why (eg insulin dependent diabetes, pigmentation disorders, sunburn, psoriasis, eczema, cuts and abrasions etc) K36 the contra-actions that can occur during or as a result of self tanning and why (eg skin irritation, swelling, burning, itching, watery eyes, coughing, fainting etc) Equipment and products K37 the types of self tanning products available and their advantages and disadvantages K38 how to match product selection and use to skin type and client preference K39 how to clean, maintain and reassemble spray tanning equipment and SKABT09B25 5
associated accessories K40 the types of problems that can occur with spray tanning equipment and how to correct them K41 the meaning of psi (ie pounds per square inch) K42 the potential risks associated with the use of pressurised spray tanning equipment K43 the importance of using equipment with a pressure gauge K44 the types of products available for spray tanning and their features and how and when to use them Tanning treatments K45 the structure of the skin K46 why it is important to protect the hair and eyes during these treatments K47 the importance of pre and post treatment advice K48 the ingredients of tanning products, exfoliators and moisturisers K49 the importance of carrying out a skin sensitivity test prior to self tanning K50 the effects of self tanning products on the skin K51 pigmentation disorders and how they may affect the self tan (hypo and hyper pigmentation) K52 the use and effects of tanning enhancers K53 how and when to use tanning correctors Aftercare advice for clients K54 products for home use that will benefit the client and those to avoid and why K55 the contra-actions that could occur after self tanning and what advice to give to clients K56 the post treatment restrictions applicable to self tanning K57 suitable types of follow-on treatments, their benefits and costs SKABT09B25 6
Additional Information Scope/range related to performance criteria 1. Equipment covers 1.1. spray gun 1.2. compressor 1.3. buffing mitt 2. Products are 2.1. tanning creams 2.2. tanning gels 2.3. spray tan liquid 2.4. barrier cream 2.5. exfoliators 2.6. moisturisers 3. Consultation techniques are 3.1. questioning 3.2. visual 3.3. reference to client records 4. Necessary action should be 4.1. encouraging the client to seek medical advice 4.2. explaining why the treatment cannot be carried out 4.3. modification of treatment 5. Advice covers 5.1. suitable aftercare products and their use 5.2. contra-actions that may occur post-treatment and how to deal with them 5.3. post-treatment restrictions 5.4. recommended further follow-on treatments SKABT09B25 7
Developed by SkillsActive Version number 1 Date approved June 2009 Indicative review date Validity Status Originating organisation Original URN Relevant occupations June 2011 Current Original Habia BT B25 Retail and commercial enterprise; Service enterprises; Personal Service Occupations; Hairdressers and Related Occupations Suite Beauty Therapy 2009 Key words self tanning products, apply, application of self tan products, aftercare SKABT09B25 8