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SIBBNLS207A
Apply advanced nail art

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to advanced nail art products and techniques used during artificial nail applications offered in some nail salons and beauty salons.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform advanced nail art techniques to apply decorative designs to nails.

Nail technicians combine their knowledge of acrylic and gel products and creative design skills to select and apply a range of advanced nail art techniques to achieve two-dimensional or three-dimensional (3-D) decorative nail designs.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

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

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 safe work practices in regard to applying advanced nail art

recognising and managing contraindications and adverse effects

analysing clients' nails and planning and selecting:

finished design

colour combinations

type of advanced nail art product and equipment to be used

areas requiring corrective or remedial services

applying a variety of advanced nail art techniques, products and mediums according to the nail art design

effective time management and control of waste throughout service

evaluating an advanced nail art service and advising 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 advanced nail art area, which includes as a minimum:

effective exhaust system for nail chemical fumes

manicure table

operator chair

client chair

nail table lamp

implement sanitising tray

hand and nail sanitiser at each table

desk mats

desk lamp

desk towels

brushes

electric file and engraving bit

airbrush gun

scissors

tweezers

marbiliser

dotter.

personal protective equipment, including disposable gloves

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 different advanced nail art 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:

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:

developing nail designs

selecting advanced nail art products and equipment according to agreed treatment plan

safely applying advanced nail art products and equipment according to manufacturer instructions to create freehand and stencilled designs

disposing of waste according to policies and procedures

advising clients on maintenance requirements for decorated nails

written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner, to assess knowledge and understanding of providing advanced nail art services, including maintenance advice and relevant legislation

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

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

SIBBNLS205A Apply nail art

SIBBNLS206A Use electric file equipment for nails.

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 knowledge

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

relevant occupational health and safety regulations and requirements

workplace advanced nail art product and equipment range

requirements of manufacturers' product and equipment safety data

infection control procedures and application of universal precautions

workplace policies and procedures in regard to nail art service

principles of design in relation to selection and application of advanced nail art

basic principles of colour selections and combinations

maintenance, care and cleaning requirements for airbrushed nail art tools and equipment and service area

environmentally safe methods of venting airbrush chemical fumes.

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

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

Relevant legislationand codes may include:

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

occupational health and safety legislation

industry codes of practice.

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

health and hygiene

workplace selection of advanced nail products

workplace electrical equipment range and manufacturer instructions

workplace time frame allocated for service

methods of venting air

temperature and air currents.

Treatment plan may include:

nail designs

selection of colours

areas requiring special treatment

products

tools and equipment

follow-up procedures.

Contraindications may include:

bacterial, viral or fungal infections

warts

inflamed skin

visible non-normal nails

rashes.

Appropriate professional may include:

medical practitioner

complementary therapist.

Nail designs must include:

stencilling

free form art designs

two or more colours

gel or acrylic colour design or art

mixed media (a minimum of four different mediums).

Nail designs may include:

3-D design both on top of nail and encased within nail

using both acrylic and mixed media.

Advanced nail art products may include:

coloured gel art products

embedded acrylic art products

acrylic colour and glitter products

coloured nail tips

glass clear tips

pre-designed nail art tips

coloured monomer

art paints and art polish

art pens or stripers

Mylar (various sizes)

crushed shell

glitters (various sizes and shapes)

micro beads

soft foil

dried flowers

Fimo shapes

airbrushing paints

friskets

stencils and masks.

Equipment may include:

separate product application brushes for gel or acrylic

gel ultraviolet (UV) light

marbelizing tool

dappen dish

desk mats

hand painting nail art brushes

art pens or stripers

branding tools and pattern design cutters

electric file and engraving bit

airbrush gun

compressor

scissors

airbrush cleaning apparatus.

Personal protective equipment may include:

face masks

goggles

gloves.

Product recommendations may include:

airbrush top coat

home-care nail products, such as:

buffers and files

cuticle oil or cream

polish

polish remover

hand cream

jewellery.

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 according to relevant legislationand codes and workplace policies and procedures. 
Evaluate client needs and expectations to provide advice and recommendations for treatment plan. 
Advise client of advantages and disadvantages of various advanced nail art services. 
Identify nail and skin condition and note areas of hands and nails requiring special treatment. 
Identify and explain contraindications and refer client to an appropriate professional where required. 
Select naildesigns, advanced nail art products and equipment according to treatment plan and confirm with client. 
Prepare nails according to manufacturer instructions and treatment plan. 
Apply advanced nail art products and airbrush techniques sequentially to achieve planned design. 
Use personal protective equipment as required. 
Complete nail art service to satisfaction of client and according to workplace policies and procedures. 
Safely dispose of treatment waste to minimise negative environmental impacts. 
Evaluate finished result against treatment plan. 
Seek client feedback, assess satisfaction, and record relevant outcomes of service. 
Recommend future treatment program according to client needs. 
Revise treatment plan as required. 
Provide maintenance advice and make product recommendations according to client needs. 
Rebook client according to agreed treatment plan. 

Forms

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