ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

MODIFICATION HISTORY

Not applicable.

PERFORMANCE EVIDENCE

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

• provide six appropriate and safe body massages to clients of differing height, weight and age suitable for the established client treatment plan
• explain to client effects and benefits of body massage on anatomy and physiology of the following body systems:

• articular and skeletal
• circulatory and lymphatic
• endocrine
• integumentary
• muscular and nervous
• respiratory

• provide massage to treat each of the following areas as appropriate to the above clients:

• abdomen
• arms
• back
• décolletage
• feet
• hands
• legs
• neck

• design and provide treatment routines that demonstrate appropriate selection, application and combination of the following massage movements:

• effleurage
• friction
• petrissage
• tapotement
• vibration
• gentle, passive movement and appropriate massage techniques:

• repetition
• rhythm
• variation

• design, record and update treatment plans using correct anatomy and physiology terminology and specifying details of:

• client feedback
• contraindications and conditions
• products used
• massage techniques and movements
• outcomes of previous and current treatment
• post treatment lifestyle and product advice
• treatment duration, areas treated and areas not treated
• treatment objectives
• recommended future treatments

• design a series of four progressive treatments for three of the clients to address ongoing needs of each client
• identify major bones and superficial muscles by light palpation
• recognise contraindications, skin diseases and disorders relevant to body massage as listed in Knowledge Evidence
• present self, according to organisational policy
• comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements
• clean, prepare and maintain treatment area according to organisational policy.

KNOWLEDGE EVIDENCE

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

• state, territory, and local health and hygiene regulations and requirements relevant to providing body massages
• organisational policies and procedures relevant to providing body massages:

• client record management
• equipment use and maintenance
• incident reporting
• linen use and laundry procedures
• personal hygiene and presentation
• presentation of treatment area
• waste disposal
• work health and safety

• legal and insurance liabilities and responsibilities regarding treatments
• scope of practice:

• when to refer clients to other practitioners
• role of complementary therapist and medical practitioner

• factors likely to affect suitability of body massage for client needs:

• budgetary and time constraints
• outcomes of previous treatments
• physical attributes

• effects, benefits and application of each type of massage movement and technique, as listed in the Performance Evidence.
• effects and benefits of massage on body systems:

• articular and skeletal
• circulatory and lymphatic
• endocrine
• integumentary
• muscular and nervous

• anatomical position terminology in relation to body massage:

• anterior and posterior
• deep and superficial
• distal and proximal
• inferior and superior
• lateral and medial

• interdependence of body systems and their relationship to massage

• skeletal, muscular and nervous systems and relationship to body movement
• nervous system and its relationship to skin sensations
• lymphatic and circulatory systems

• classification of joints and types and ranges of motion
• position of major bones
• position and action of superficial muscles in relation to body massage
• common disorders of the following body systems and their relationship to body massage:

• circulatory and blood borne
• lymphatic
• endocrine
• muscular
• nervous
• articular and skeletal

• gross skin anatomy and physiology and differences in skin depending on body location
• skin as a sense organ:

• process of nerve conduction
• stimuli and skin receptors
• systems and pathways of sensory and motor neuronal conduction
• variations in sensory perception and its relationship to body massage

• contraindications that prevent treatment or require clearance from a medical professional to proceed and relationship to body massage:

• bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infections
• cancer
• clients under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• clients with symptoms of infectious disease:

• fever

• extreme fatigue
• extremes of body temperature
• localised fractures
• pain that is chronic or does not have a logical explanation:

• local
• sharp
• dull
• deep
• surface

• contraindications that restrict treatment and appropriate modifications to massage:

• allergies
• areas exhibiting loss of tactile sensation
• asthma
• fragile skin
• inflammation
• lumps and tissue changes
• rashes
• recent chemical peels, epilation, Intense Pulsed Light, laser or microdermabrasion treatment
• recent scar tissue
• severe oedema
• skin trauma
• sprains

• appearance and limitations of body massage in skin disorders and diseases:

• dermatitis and eczema
• icthyosis
• lupus erythematosus
• scleroderma
• skin tumours
• uticaria

• physiology of adverse reactions to body massage and appropriate remedial action:

• allergy to products
• bruising
• dizziness
• emotional release
• erythema
• joint sounds
• headaches
• muscle spasms
• pain or discomfort
• skin blemishes

• lifestyle factors and benefits of lifestyle changes:

• alcohol consumption
• exercise routine
• hobbies
• tobacco consumption
• type of employment

• sustainable operating procedures for the conservation of product, water and power
• effects and benefits of aftercare advice, products and treatments relevant to body massages.

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 body massage 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
• organisational policies and procedures relevant to providing body massages
• safety data sheets for cleaning products.

Assessment must ensure use of:

• cleaning and disinfection products and equipment
• client gowns and hair protectors
• individual work station consisting of:

• adjustable treatment table with safe working access at both ends and sides

• massage oils or creams or powder
• treatment towels or linen, or disposable linen.

Assessment activities that allow the individual to:

• provide body massage treatments 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 beauty therapist for at least three years where they have applied the skills and knowledge of this unit of competency.