Provide self-tanning services
Overview
This standard is about the application of a variety of self-tanning products.
To carry out this standard you will need to maintain effective health, safety and hygiene throughout your work. You will also need to maintain your personal appearance and demonstrate effective communication and consultation skills.
The main outcomes of this standard are:
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maintain safe and effective methods of working when providing self-tanning services
consult, plan and prepare for self-tanning services
apply self-tanning products
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
**Maintain safe and effective methods of working when providing self-tanning services
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1. maintain your responsibilities for health and safety throughout the service
2. prepare your client and yourself to meet legal and organisational requirements
3. position your client to meet the needs of the service
4. maintain the client's modesty and privacy at all times
5. ensure your own posture and working methods minimise fatigue and the risk of injury to yourself and others
6. ensure environmental conditions are suitable for the client and the service
7. keep your work area clean and tidy throughout service
use working methods that minimise the risk of cross-infection
ensure the use of clean equipment and materials
promote environmental and sustainable working practices
follow workplace and suppliers' or manufacturers' instructions for the safe use of equipment, materials and products
dispose of waste materials to meet legal requirements
complete the service within a commercially viable time
Consult, plan and prepare for self-tanning services
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use consultation techniques to determine the client's service plan
ensure that informed and signed parental or guardian consent is obtained for minors prior to any service
ensure that parent or guardian is present throughout the treatment for minors under the age of 16
recognise any contra-indications and take the necessary action
agree the treatment and outcomes that meet the client's needs
obtain signed, informed consent from the client prior to carrying out the treatment
carry out a skin sensitivity test and record the results
select equipment and products to meet the client's needs
ensure that the client's skin is clean and prepared to suit the type of self-tanning product to be used
Apply self-tanning products
test the pressure and operation of the spray gun prior to use
use equipment and products to meet the client's requirements
use spray tanning techniques in a controlled way and at the required distance from the body to achieve the desired effect
apply products evenly in the required sequence to achieve the desired effect
use techniques that minimise the risk of products being spread outside the treatment area and surrounding environment
correct any problems occurring during the application process
ensure that the finished result is to the client's satisfaction
give your client advice and recommendations on the service provided
ensure the client's records are completed and signed by you and the client
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
Maintain safe and effective methods of working when providing self-tanning services
1. your responsibilities for health and safety as defined by any specific legislation covering your job role
2. the legal and organisational requirements for client preparation
- the type of personal protective equipment that should be worn by the therapist and the client for self-tanning services and why
4. the reasons for maintaining the client's modesty and privacy
5. safe positioning techniques for yourself and your client and why using these are important
6. the necessary environmental conditions for services such as heating and ventilation and why these are important
7. why it is important to keep your work area clean and tidy
methods of cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation
methods of working safely and hygienically and which minimise the risk of cross-infection
the different types of working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices
the hazards and risks which exist in your workplace and the safe working practices which you must follow
suppliers' and manufacturers' instructions for the safe use of equipment, materials and products which you must follow
the legal requirements for waste disposal
the reasons for completing a service in a commercially viable time
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Consult, plan and prepare for self-tanning services
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the importance of communicating with clients in a professional manner
how to complete a consultation taking into account the client's diverse needs
the legal requirements for providing treatment to minors under 16 years of age
the age at which an individual is classed as a minor and how this differs nationally
the importance of agreeing the service that meets the client's needs
the legal significance of gaining signed, informed client consent to carry out the service
the legislative requirements for storing and protecting client data
how to recognise contra-indications that would prevent or restrict the treatment
the contra-indications requiring medical referral and why
the reasons for not naming specific contra-indications when referring clients
the procedure for carrying out a skin sensitivity test prior to self-tanning
the reasons for carrying out a skin sensitivity test prior to self-tanning and recording the results
how to match product selection to skin type and client preference
how to prepare the client's skin to suit the products and equipment being used
the reasons for exfoliating and moisturising the skin prior to self-tanning
Apply self-tanning products
the types of equipment available for spray tanning, their features and how and when to use them
the meaning of psi and why this is adjusted to suit the size of area and coverage required
the potential risks associated with the use of pressurised spray tanning equipment
the importance of using equipment with a pressure gauge
how to clean, maintain and reassemble spray tanning equipment and associated accessories
the types of problems that can occur with spray tanning equipment and how to correct them
the types of self-tanning products available and their advantages and disadvantages
the ingredients of tanning products, exfoliators and moisturisers
the effects of self-tanning products on the skin
the structure of the skin
the different types of skin pigmentation disorders and how they may affect the self-tan result
the use and effects of tanning enhancers
how and when to use tanning correctors
the reasons for providing the client with pre and post treatment advice
products for home use that will benefit the client and those to avoid and why
the post-treatment restrictions applicable to self-tanning
the contra-actions that can occur as a result of self-tanning and the advice to give to clients
the advice and recommendations **on products and services to the client
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Consultation techniques
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questioning
listening
visual
manual
written
Necessary action
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encouraging the client to seek medical advice
explaining why the treatment cannot be carried out
modification of treatment
Equipment
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spray gun
compressor
buffing mitt
Products
tanning creams
tanning gels
spray tan liquid
barrier cream
exfoliators
moisturisers
Advice and recommendations
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suitable aftercare products and their uses
avoidance of activities which may cause contra-actions
time intervals between services
present and future products and services
Scope Knowledge
**Health and safety
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Health and Safety at Work Act
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)
The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)
The Electricity at Work Regulations
The Environmental Protection Act
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
The Health and Safety (Information for Employees) Regulations
Environmental and sustainable working practices
reducing waste and managing waste (recycle, reuse, safe disposal)
reducing energy usage (energy efficient equipment, low energy lighting, utilising solar panels)
reducing water usage and other resources
preventing pollution
using disposable items
using recycled, eco-friendly furniture
using low chemical paint
using environmentally friendly product packaging
choosing responsible domestic products (Fairtrade tea and coffee)
encouraging carbon reducing journeys to work
Diverse needs
cultural
religious
age
disability
gender
Contra-indications which prevent
severe asthma for spray tanning
contagious skin conditions
bronchial conditions for spray tanning
Contra-indications which restrict
insulin dependent diabetes
pigmentation disorders
sunburn
psoriasis
eczema
cuts and abrasions
Structure of the skin
layers of epidermis
dermis
subcutaneous layer
hair follicle
hair shaft
sebaceous gland
arrector pili gland
sweat gland
blood and lymph vessels
sensory nerve endings
Contra-actions
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skin irritation
swelling
burning
itching
watery eyes
coughing
fainting
Values
The following key values underpin the delivery of services in the beauty, nails and spa sectors
a willingness to learn
a flexible working attitude
a team worker
a positive attitude
personal and professional ethics
Behaviours
The following behaviours underpin the delivery of services in the beauty, nails and spa sectors. These behaviours ensure that clients receive a positive impression of both the organisation and the individual
meeting the organisation's standards of behaviour
greeting the client respectfully and in a friendly manner
communicating with the client in a way that makes them feel valued and respected
treating the client courteously and helpfully at all times
adapting behaviour to respond effectively to different client behaviour
checking with the client that you have fully understood their expectations
responding promptly and positively to the client's questions and comments
recognising information that the client might find complicated and checking whether they fully understood
meeting both organisational and industry standards of appearance.
Skills
The following key skills underpin the delivery of services in the beauty, nails and spa sectors
the ability to self-manage
excellent verbal and non-verbal communication
using the most appropriate ways of communicating with a client
responding promptly to a client seeking assistance
quickly locating information that will help the client
providing the client with information they need about services and products offered by the organisation
Glossary
Hyperpigmentation
Excessive colouration in comparison to the surrounding skin due to excess melanin such as age spots, freckles, stretch marks, sun tan, melasma and chloasma.
Hypopigmentation
Loss of colouration in comparison to the surrounding skin area such as leucoderma, stretch marks, scarring and vitiligo.
PSI
This is an abbreviation of pounds per square inch relating to the air pressure coming from the compressor through the spray gun onto the skin. This will be adjusted according to the coverage required and the size of the area.