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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Establish client priorities.
   • Access and review client treatment plan if available.
   • Discuss electric nail service requirements with client.
   • Identify contraindications to nail file services, and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
   • Identify conditions and client characteristics relevant to nail file services and discuss treatment and product effects with client.
   • Design treatment plan, confirm with client and record.
2. Prepare for electric nail service.
   • Prepare treatment area, equipment and self.
   • Select products and equipment and personal protective equipment.
   • Maintain posture to minimise fatigue and risk of injury during treatment.
   • Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.
3. Use electric file equipment.
   • Sanitise and prepare client nails for service.
   • Complete electric file service according to manufacturer instructions and material safety data at appropriate stages in nail service.
   • Modify technique for use of electric nail file according to client needs and treatment plan.
4. Review service.
   • Seek client feedback, revise, and record treatment plan.
   • Recommend home care, products and future services.
   • Update treatment plan and rebook client as required.
5. Clean service area.
   • Remove used towels and clean surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
   • Clean and disinfect electrical file equipment.
   • 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 electric nail service requirements with client.
   • Identify contraindications to nail file services, and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
   • Identify conditions and client characteristics relevant to nail file services and discuss treatment and product effects with client.
   • Design treatment plan, confirm with client and record.
7. Prepare for electric nail service.
   • Prepare treatment area, equipment and self.
   • Select products and equipment and personal protective equipment.
   • Maintain posture to minimise fatigue and risk of injury during treatment.
   • Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.
8. Use electric file equipment.
   • Sanitise and prepare client nails for service.
   • Complete electric file service according to manufacturer instructions and material safety data at appropriate stages in nail service.
   • Modify technique for use of electric nail file according to client needs and treatment plan.
9. Review service.
   • Seek client feedback, revise, and record treatment plan.
   • Recommend home care, products and future services.
   • Update treatment plan and rebook client as required.
10. Clean service area.
    • Remove used towels and clean surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
    • Clean and disinfect electrical file equipment.
    • 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 service plans and provide six safe and appropriate nail services using electric nail file to clients requiring the following services:

artificial nails services

preparation for French backfills

preparation for infill or refills

shortening and reshaping nails

removing excess product under nails

refining enhancement surface

design and record treatment plan for each client specifying details of:

adverse reactions

after-care advice

areas requiring special treatment

client feedback

contraindications

design

nails analysis

tools and equipment

adjust electric file equipment operating range:

hand piece:

position

pressure

range of bits and burs

speed

demonstrate safe use of electricity when operating electric file

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 health and hygiene regulations and requirements relevant to nail services

organisational policies and procedures relevant to nail services:

client record management

dust extraction

equipment use and maintenance

incident reporting

linen use and laundry procedures

methods of venting air

personal hygiene and presentation

presentation of treatment area

safe use of chemicals

use of personal protective equipment for client and operator:

dust masks

gloves

goggles

waste disposal

work health and safety

scope of practice as it applies to nail services:

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 electric file services:

allergic reactions

bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infections

bruising or swelling around nail

contraindications of products used in combination or with other services

damaged natural nails

non normal skin around nail

appearance of skin and nail disorders and relationship to electric file services

adverse effects to electrical nail file service

electric file equipment characteristics and use:

variable speed electric file

burs or bits:

diamond

carbide

sanding bands and mandril

various styles of chuck, revs per minute (RPM), range or speed versus variable speed

effect of RPM and torque, and their relationship to client’s treatment plan

electric file maintenance, cleaning and care

structural and aesthetic requirements for artificial nails

effects, advantages and disadvantages of using electrical equipment

safety aspects of electric file use:

on client nails so there is no damage to nail plate

operation and maintenance of electrical equipment

safe and environmentally effective methods of venting nail chemical fumes

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 service to maintain nail care.

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