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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Establish client priorities.
   • Access and review client treatment plan if available.
   • Discuss requirements with client to identify priorities.
   • Identify conditions and client characteristics relevant to hand and foot services and recommend appropriate services or advice.
   • Identify contraindications to nail services and refer client to appropriate professional, as required.
   • Design treatment plan, confirm with client and record.
2. Prepare for nail service.
   • Check readiness of treatment area and availability of equipment.
   • Select products, equipment and personal protective equipment.
   • Maintain posture to minimise fatigue and risk of injury during treatment.
   • Prepare client and self for service.
   • Use energy, water, products and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.
3. Provide nail service.
   • Sanitise client hands or feet.
   • File nails according to treatment plan, minimising damage to natural nail.
   • Soak feet and exfoliate hard skin as required.
   • Soak nails and treat cuticles as required.
   • Massage lower arms and hands or lower legs and feet.
   • Apply mask and other specialised products as required.
   • Apply nail polish and finishing products.
4. Review service.
   • Seek client feedback and update treatment plan.
   • Provide aftercare advice and recommend products and future services.
   • Update treatment plan and rebook as required.
5. Clean treatment area.
   • 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.
6. Establish client priorities.
   • Access and review client treatment plan if available.
   • Discuss requirements with client to identify priorities.
   • Identify conditions and client characteristics relevant to hand and foot services and recommend appropriate services or advice.
   • Identify contraindications to nail services and refer client to appropriate professional, as required.
   • Design treatment plan, confirm with client and record.
7. Prepare for nail service.
   • Check readiness of treatment area and availability of equipment.
   • Select products, equipment and personal protective equipment.
   • Maintain posture to minimise fatigue and risk of injury during treatment.
   • Prepare client and self for service.
   • Use energy, water, products and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.
8. Provide nail service.
   • Sanitise client hands or feet.
   • File nails according to treatment plan, minimising damage to natural nail.
   • Soak feet and exfoliate hard skin as required.
   • Soak nails and treat cuticles as required.
   • Massage lower arms and hands or lower legs and feet.
   • Apply mask and other specialised products as required.
   • Apply nail polish and finishing products.
9. Review service.
   • Seek client feedback and update treatment plan.
   • Provide aftercare advice and recommend products and future services.
   • Update treatment plan and rebook as required.
10. Clean treatment area.
    • 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.

Performance Evidence

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 to provide six safe and appropriate manicure and pedicare treatments to clients suitable for the established client treatment objective

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

after-care advice

areas requiring special treatment

client feedback

colours used

contraindications

nails analysis

products used

required services

treatment duration and sequence

provide manicure and pedicare treatments for each client that demonstrate appropriate selection and application of:

buffing

callous removal

coloured nail varnish application

cuticle care

exfoliation

French polish application

mask

massage hands and feet using different massage movements:

effleurage

petrissage

nail shaping

recognise contraindications listed in Knowledge Evidence and list relevant practitioners for client referral

recognise skin and nail conditions and recommend treating products and home care routines

present self, according to organisational policy

comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements.

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Knowledge Evidence

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

state or territory and local council health and hygiene regulations and requirements relevant to providing manicure and pedicare services

organisational policies and procedures relevant to the provision of manicure and pedicure services:

client record management

equipment use and maintenance

incident reporting

linen use and laundry procedures

personal hygiene and presentation

presentation of treatment area

waste disposal

work health and safety

scope of practice as it applies to manicure and pedicare services:

when to refer clients to other practitioners

importance of not stating a diagnosis of a contraindication

other practitioners and relationship to nail services:

complementary practitioner

medical practitioner

podiatrist

appearance and gross anatomy of skin surrounding natural nail

anatomy and physiology of nails:

structure, growth, shape, and functions of nails

nail strength and flexibility

factors that affect normal nail growth

effects of diseases on healthy nails

anatomy and physiology of lower arms and hands:

bones:

radius

ulna

carpals

metacarpals

phalanges

muscles:

extensors

flexors

pronators

blood supply

anatomy and physiology of lower legs and feet:

bones:

tibia

fibula

talus

metatarsals

phalanges

muscles:

gastrocnemius

soleus

tibialis anterior

foot muscles

blood supply

skin and nail conditions which modify treatment and their relationship to nail services:

non-contagious hand, foot or nail disorders:

Beau’s lines

blisters

bruised nails

bunions

calluses

circulatory problems

corns

corrugated furrows

dermatitis

discoloured nails

eggshell nails

habit tic

hammer toes

hangnails

heel fissures

koilonychias

leuconychia

onychauxis

onychocryptosis

onycholysis

onychophagy

onychorrhexis

onychotrophia

pterygium

splinter haemorrhage

split or brittle nails

trauma induced nail malformations

contraindications which prevent treatment or require referral to health practitioners and relationship to manicure and pedicare services:

allergic reactions

areas exhibiting loss of tactile sensation

bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infections

bruising or swelling

cuts or abrasions

diabetics

recent fractures or sprains

recent operations

specialised nail products properties, chemical components, and their effects on nails and skin:

base coat

cuticle care

drier

exfoliants

hands and feet soaking products

masks

massage mediums

moisturisers

nail hardeners

nail polish removers

nail polishes

quick dry

thinner

top coat

adverse reactions to nail products

pH range of human skin, nails and manicure and pedicare treatment products

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

aftercare advice, products and future services to maintain hand, foot and nail care.

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