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.