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SHBBNLS002
Apply gel nail enhancements

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply, maintain and remove gel nails to meet client needs.

It requires the ability to consult with clients, select suitable products and techniques, and apply gel nail enhancements that include overlays, colour gel, refills, tips, and French. The gel nail enhancement service can be an individual service or form part of a series of services.

This unit applies to beauty therapists and nail technicians who work in beauty and nail salons, and spas. In this environment they may work in a team or autonomously. They have knowledge and skills across a range of nail products and application techniques.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Establish client priorities.

1.1 Develop, or access and review client treatment plan.

1.2 Discuss treatment requirements with client.

1.3 Identify contraindications to gel nail services and refer client to appropriate professional as required.

1.4 Identify conditions and client characteristics relevant to gel nail services and discuss with client treatment and product effects.

1.5 Conduct patch test as required and record outcomes.

1.6 Design treatment plan, confirm with client and record.

2. Prepare for gel nail service.

2.1 Check treatment area, equipment and self.

2.2 Select products, equipment and personal protective equipment.

2.3 Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.

3. Remove gel enhancements.

3.1 Confirm gel removal needs with client.

3.2 Position self to minimise fatigue and risk of injury.

3.3 Buff or soak grown out, damaged, and chipped gel enhancements.

3.4 Complete gel enhancement removal according to client treatment plan.

4. Apply, refill or repair gel nails.

4.1 Cleanse and prepare nails according to manufacturer recommendations and treatment plan.

4.2 Apply gel nail products according to manufacturer instructions.

4.3 Adjust application technique and products as required.

4.4 Complete gel enhancements for finger nails or toe nails according to treatment plan

5. Review service.

5.1 Seek client feedback, revise, and record treatment plan.

5.2 Advise client of maintenance requirements.

5.3 Recommend aftercare, products, and future services.

5.4 Update treatment plan and rebook client as required.

6. Clean service area.

6.1 Remove used towels and clean surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.

6.2 Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.

6.3 Dispose of general waste to minimise negative environmental impacts according to organisational policies and procedures.

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

communicate, follow and adjust treatment plans and provide six safe and appropriate quality nail enhancements for clients that demonstrate the following gel nail enhancement techniques:

colour gel

colour gel

French backfills

French gel on tips

French, natural and clear tips

gel removals

overlays

refills

provide maintenance gel nail services for three of these clients that include:

blend regrowth lines

correct side walls of extensions

rebalance stress curves

refine gel enhancements surfaces

repair damaged, chipped or broken gel

remove gel enhancements with minimal damage to natural nails

provide gel nail enhancements with:

structural integrity

smooth surface

suitability for client’s nail shape

design, record and maintain treatment plans and records for each client specifying details of:

adverse reactions

after-care advice

areas requiring special treatment

client feedback

colours used

contraindications

nails analysis

required services

treatment sequence

type of gel enhancement

treatment duration

present self, according to organisational policy

comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements.

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

state or territory and local health and hygiene regulations and requirements relevant to providing gel nail enhancements

organisational policies and procedures relevant to providing gel nail enhancements:

client record management

equipment use and maintenance

incident reporting

linen use and laundry procedures

personal hygiene and presentation

presentation of treatment area

safe use of chemicals

waste and hazardous substances

work health and safety

scope of practice as it applies to gel nail enhancements:

when to refer clients to other practitioners

importance of not stating a diagnosis of a contraindication

appearance and gross anatomy of skin and nails

growth, shape, and functions of nails

contraindications which prevent treatment or require referral to health practitioners and relationship to gel nail services:

allergic reactions

bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infections

bruising or swelling around nail

contraindications to products used in combination or with other services

damaged natural nails from ineffective removal of enhancements

abnormal skin around nail

appearance of skin and nail disorders and relationship to gel nail enhancements

adverse effects of gel products and how to modify treatment or provide remedial action:

allergy to products

exothermic reactions

injury to natural nail due to poor removal technique

natural nail separation

peeling of product

pseudomonas (bacterial infection)

gel products properties, chemical components, and their effects on natural nails:

coloured gel

dehydrators

gel cleanser

gel removers

multilayer gel

nail adhesive

primer

UV and non-UV gel products

different styles of tips

impact of chemicals in gel nail products and techniques to minimise over-exposure and/or injury

data safety sheet requirements, location and use in salon

sustainable operating procedures for the conservation of product, water and power

aftercare advice, products and future services to maintain gel nail enhancements.

Skills must be demonstrated in a nail services 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 gel nail enhancement needs, 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 gel nail enhancements

manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets.

Assessment must ensure use of:

cleaning and disinfection products and equipment

client chair

equipment:

brushes for gel application

curing lights

cuticle pushers

files

sculpting forms

tip cutters

gel products from comprehensive professional range:

coloured gel

dehydrator

gel cleanser

multilayer UV gels or base-build top

nail adhesive

primer

UV and non-UV gel products

various styles of tips

hand and nail sanitiser

manicure table, lamp and mats

operator chair

treatment towels, cotton or disposable.

Assessment activities that allow individuals to:

complete gel nail enhancements 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 nail technician or beauty therapist

have worked as a nail technician or beauty therapist for at least three years where they have applied the skills and knowledge of this unit of competency.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Establish client priorities.

1.1 Develop, or access and review client treatment plan.

1.2 Discuss treatment requirements with client.

1.3 Identify contraindications to gel nail services and refer client to appropriate professional as required.

1.4 Identify conditions and client characteristics relevant to gel nail services and discuss with client treatment and product effects.

1.5 Conduct patch test as required and record outcomes.

1.6 Design treatment plan, confirm with client and record.

2. Prepare for gel nail service.

2.1 Check treatment area, equipment and self.

2.2 Select products, equipment and personal protective equipment.

2.3 Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.

3. Remove gel enhancements.

3.1 Confirm gel removal needs with client.

3.2 Position self to minimise fatigue and risk of injury.

3.3 Buff or soak grown out, damaged, and chipped gel enhancements.

3.4 Complete gel enhancement removal according to client treatment plan.

4. Apply, refill or repair gel nails.

4.1 Cleanse and prepare nails according to manufacturer recommendations and treatment plan.

4.2 Apply gel nail products according to manufacturer instructions.

4.3 Adjust application technique and products as required.

4.4 Complete gel enhancements for finger nails or toe nails according to treatment plan

5. Review service.

5.1 Seek client feedback, revise, and record treatment plan.

5.2 Advise client of maintenance requirements.

5.3 Recommend aftercare, products, and future services.

5.4 Update treatment plan and rebook client as required.

6. Clean service area.

6.1 Remove used towels and clean surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.

6.2 Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.

6.3 Dispose of general waste to minimise negative environmental impacts according to organisational policies and procedures.

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

communicate, follow and adjust treatment plans and provide six safe and appropriate quality nail enhancements for clients that demonstrate the following gel nail enhancement techniques:

colour gel

colour gel

French backfills

French gel on tips

French, natural and clear tips

gel removals

overlays

refills

provide maintenance gel nail services for three of these clients that include:

blend regrowth lines

correct side walls of extensions

rebalance stress curves

refine gel enhancements surfaces

repair damaged, chipped or broken gel

remove gel enhancements with minimal damage to natural nails

provide gel nail enhancements with:

structural integrity

smooth surface

suitability for client’s nail shape

design, record and maintain treatment plans and records for each client specifying details of:

adverse reactions

after-care advice

areas requiring special treatment

client feedback

colours used

contraindications

nails analysis

required services

treatment sequence

type of gel enhancement

treatment duration

present self, according to organisational policy

comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements.

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

state or territory and local health and hygiene regulations and requirements relevant to providing gel nail enhancements

organisational policies and procedures relevant to providing gel nail enhancements:

client record management

equipment use and maintenance

incident reporting

linen use and laundry procedures

personal hygiene and presentation

presentation of treatment area

safe use of chemicals

waste and hazardous substances

work health and safety

scope of practice as it applies to gel nail enhancements:

when to refer clients to other practitioners

importance of not stating a diagnosis of a contraindication

appearance and gross anatomy of skin and nails

growth, shape, and functions of nails

contraindications which prevent treatment or require referral to health practitioners and relationship to gel nail services:

allergic reactions

bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infections

bruising or swelling around nail

contraindications to products used in combination or with other services

damaged natural nails from ineffective removal of enhancements

abnormal skin around nail

appearance of skin and nail disorders and relationship to gel nail enhancements

adverse effects of gel products and how to modify treatment or provide remedial action:

allergy to products

exothermic reactions

injury to natural nail due to poor removal technique

natural nail separation

peeling of product

pseudomonas (bacterial infection)

gel products properties, chemical components, and their effects on natural nails:

coloured gel

dehydrators

gel cleanser

gel removers

multilayer gel

nail adhesive

primer

UV and non-UV gel products

different styles of tips

impact of chemicals in gel nail products and techniques to minimise over-exposure and/or injury

data safety sheet requirements, location and use in salon

sustainable operating procedures for the conservation of product, water and power

aftercare advice, products and future services to maintain gel nail enhancements.

Skills must be demonstrated in a nail services 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 gel nail enhancement needs, 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 gel nail enhancements

manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets.

Assessment must ensure use of:

cleaning and disinfection products and equipment

client chair

equipment:

brushes for gel application

curing lights

cuticle pushers

files

sculpting forms

tip cutters

gel products from comprehensive professional range:

coloured gel

dehydrator

gel cleanser

multilayer UV gels or base-build top

nail adhesive

primer

UV and non-UV gel products

various styles of tips

hand and nail sanitiser

manicure table, lamp and mats

operator chair

treatment towels, cotton or disposable.

Assessment activities that allow individuals to:

complete gel nail enhancements 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 nail technician or beauty therapist

have worked as a nail technician or beauty therapist for at least three years where they have applied the skills and knowledge of this unit of competency.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Develop, or access and review client treatment plan. 
Discuss treatment requirements with client. 
Identify contraindications to gel nail services and refer client to appropriate professional as required. 
Identify conditions and client characteristics relevant to gel nail services and discuss with client treatment and product effects. 
Conduct patch test as required and record outcomes. 
Design treatment plan, confirm with client and record. 
Check treatment area, equipment and self. 
Select products, equipment and personal protective equipment. 
Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process. 
Confirm gel removal needs with client. 
Position self to minimise fatigue and risk of injury. 
Buff or soak grown out, damaged, and chipped gel enhancements. 
Complete gel enhancement removal according to client treatment plan. 
Cleanse and prepare nails according to manufacturer recommendations and treatment plan. 
Apply gel nail products according to manufacturer instructions. 
Adjust application technique and products as required. 
Complete gel enhancements for finger nails or toe nails according to treatment plan 
Seek client feedback, revise, and record treatment plan. 
Advise client of maintenance requirements. 
Recommend aftercare, products, and future services. 
Update treatment plan and rebook client as required. 
Remove used towels and clean surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment. 
Dispose of general waste to minimise negative environmental impacts according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Develop, or access and review client treatment plan. 
Discuss treatment requirements with client. 
Identify contraindications to gel nail services and refer client to appropriate professional as required. 
Identify conditions and client characteristics relevant to gel nail services and discuss with client treatment and product effects. 
Conduct patch test as required and record outcomes. 
Design treatment plan, confirm with client and record. 
Check treatment area, equipment and self. 
Select products, equipment and personal protective equipment. 
Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process. 
Confirm gel removal needs with client. 
Position self to minimise fatigue and risk of injury. 
Buff or soak grown out, damaged, and chipped gel enhancements. 
Complete gel enhancement removal according to client treatment plan. 
Cleanse and prepare nails according to manufacturer recommendations and treatment plan. 
Apply gel nail products according to manufacturer instructions. 
Adjust application technique and products as required. 
Complete gel enhancements for finger nails or toe nails according to treatment plan 
Seek client feedback, revise, and record treatment plan. 
Advise client of maintenance requirements. 
Recommend aftercare, products, and future services. 
Update treatment plan and rebook client as required. 
Remove used towels and clean surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment. 
Dispose of general waste to minimise negative environmental impacts according to organisational policies and procedures. 

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