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SIBBNLS202A
Provide manicure and pedicare services

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit applies to services offered in nail salons and beauty salons in the beauty industry.

The manicure or pedicare service could be an individual treatment or form part of a series of manicure or pedicare treatments that have been designed to meet client requirements.

The unit applies to nail technicians and other beauty workers who interpret observations and information, and follow known routines in order to plan and perform manicure and pedicare services that meet client requirements.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform a range of manicure and pedicare services.

The manicure or pedicare service is performed in response to client consultation and assessment, conducted and recorded on a treatment plan.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Nil


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

applying relevant health and hygiene regulations

applying knowledge of the transmission routes of infectious hand and foot conditions and skills in the application of standard infection control precautions

analysing client's nails and skin and designing and updating initial and ongoing treatment plans to meet client needs, including:

contraindications

areas requiring special treatment

product application techniques

after-care product advice

interpreting and applying manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets for use of products, tools and equipment

applying range of massage movements, including effleurage, petrissage and tapotement

safely disposing of treatment waste according to workplace environmental control procedures

evaluating manicure and pedicare services and advising the client on future treatments, home care and complementary products.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

that competency is consistently demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor or the technical expert working in partnership with the assessor as described in the Assessment Guidelines

that competency is demonstrated in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment in a range of real work situations which may include client interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the workplace.

Assessment must ensure access to:

a fully equipped nail services area, which includes as a minimum:

manicure table

operator chair

client chair

nail table lamp

electrical supply to each workstation

natural and artificial products from comprehensive professional nail services range

appropriate cleaning and disinfection products and equipment

relevant workplace documentation including:

manufacturer's equipment instructions

product instructions

manufacturer safety data sheets

workplace policies and procedures manuals

a range of clients with difference manicure or pedicare requirements.

For further guidance on the use of an appropriate simulated environment, refer to the Assessment Guidelines in this Training Package.

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct observation of learners performing a range of tasks in an actual or simulated work environment, over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies, including:

preparing clients for manicure and pedicare services

selecting manicure and pedicare products and applying nail care techniques and products according to manufacturer instructions

providing home-care advice according to client needs

written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner, to assess knowledge and understanding of the provision of manicure and pedicare services, including the safe use of products and equipment and relevant health regulations

completion of workplace documentation, including treatment plans relevant to the provision of manicure and pedicare services

completion of self-paced learning materials, including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

SIBBNLS201A Work in a nail services framework

SIRXOHS001A Apply safe working practices.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit:

technical skills to:

analyse client's nails and skin and design a treatment plan

respond to contraindications and adverse effects

apply a range of manicure and pedicare products

apply massage movements, including effleurage, petrissage and tapotement

apply infection control procedures

communication skills to discuss nail and skin analysis and the desired service outcome with the client

self-management skills to:

clean and maintain service area according to workplace policies and procedures designed to minimise negative environmental impact

dispose of waste materials in a manner that minimises negative environmental impact

literacy skills to read and apply product information and safety data sheets, and complete a treatment plan

numeracy skills to calculate required product quantities and service time.

Required knowledge

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:

infection control procedures and universal precautions

workplace policies and procedures in regard to manicure and pedicare services

appearance of contraindications and adverse effects

effects of changes created by complementary nail shapes and colour polish or varnish application

workplace product range

effects and benefits of a defined range of workplace manicure and pedicare products

care and cleaning requirements for manicure and pedicare implements

correct and environmentally sound disposal methods for all types of waste and in particular for hazardous substances.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Clients may include:

new or regular clients with routine or special needs

male or female clients

people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities.

Manicure or pedicare services must include:

shaping

cuticle care

nail varnish/polish (single or multi layer) application of varying colours

French manicure

buffing

callous rasping

exfoliation.

Manicure or pedicare services may include:

paraffin wax treatments

hot oil treatments.

Relevant legislation and codes may include:

federal, state or territory, and local health and hygiene regulations

state or territory Acts and local regulations relevant to skin penetration

occupational health and safety regulations

industry codes of practice.

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

health and hygiene

workplace product range and manufacturer instructions

environmental protection practices, such as:

waste minimisation

recycling

reuse

energy efficiency, e.g. electricity saving devices and practices

waste disposal

resource management

water efficiency

workplace time frame allocated for service.

Treatment plan may include:

dated record of client's current skin and nail analysis

required services

areas requiring special treatment

products used

varnish colour.

Contraindications may include:

bacterial, viral or fungal infections

warts

inflamed skin

visible non-normal nails

rashes

blisters, corns and calluses

heel fissures

bunions

hammer toes

circulatory problems.

Appropriate professional may include:

medical practitioner

complementary therapist

podiatrist.

Manicure or pedicare products may include:

sanitiser

skin and cuticle massage and treatment creams

paraffin wax treatment

exfoliants

remedial products

cuticle remover or softener

nail hardener

nail soaking solution

base coat

varnish

top coat

drier

thinner.

Equipment must include:

sanitising tray or unit for implements, with appropriate strength solution.

Equipment may include:

nail clippers or scissors

emery board, rasp, and file

orange stick or cuticle pusher

exfoliation cream

paraffin wax bath

buffer

foot spa

vibrating and whirlpool electric spa machine

towels

water bowls

cleaning pod.

Massage movements must include:

effleurage

petrissage

tapotement.

Treatment waste may include:

nail clippings

filing dust

cleansing pads.

Home-care advice may include:

maintenance requirements

protective advice.

Product recommendations may include:

buffers and files

cuticle oil or cream

polish

polish remover

moisturiser.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Prepare service area, client and self for manicure or pedicare service according to relevant legislation and codes and workplace policies and procedures. 
Identify and evaluate client hand or foot characteristics and service requirements, provide advice and recommend a treatment plan. 
Identify existing nail or skin conditions on client’s hands or feet and note areas requiring special treatment. 
Identify and explain contraindications, and refer client to an appropriateprofessional where required. 
Select hand and skin care products according to treatment plan and confirm with client. 
Select manicure or pedicare products and equipment and apply sequentially according to relevant legislation, manufacturer instructions, client requirements and workplace policies and procedures. 
Cleanse client’s hands or feet and nails according to agreed treatment plan. 
Shape and file nails according to client requirements and treatment plan. 
Apply exfoliation treatments according to treatment plan and manufacturer instructions. 
Apply massage movements to hand and lower arm, or foot and leg, according to client requirements and treatment plan. 
Apply polish or varnish according to manufacturer instructions and client requirements. 
Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during treatment process to reduce negative environmental impacts. 
Safely dispose of treatment waste to minimise negative environmental impacts. 
Clean and disinfect or dispose of equipment according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. 
Seek client feedback and record relevant outcomes of treatment on treatment plan. 
Provide home-care advice to maintain skin and nails according to client needs. 
Suggest future treatment program and make product recommendations according to client requirements. 
Revise and confirm future treatment plan as required with the client. 
Rebook client according to agreed treatment plan. 

Forms

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