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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Establish client priorities.
   • Access and review client treatment plan if available.
   • Discuss nail art requirements with client.
   • Identify contraindications to nail art services and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
   • Identify conditions and client characteristics relevant to nail art services and discuss with client treatment and product effects.
   • Conduct patch test as required and record outcomes.
   • Design nail art, confirm with client and record.
2. Prepare for advanced nail art service.
   • Prepare treatment area, equipment and self.
   • Select products, equipment and personal protective equipment.
   • Maintain posture minimise fatigue and risk of injury during treatment.
   • Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.
3. Apply advanced nail art.
   • Cleanse and prepare client hands and nails for service.
   • Apply two or three-dimensional nail art according to treatment plan.
   • Modify application technique and products as required.
   • Complete nail art application for finger nails or toe nails according to treatment plan.
4. Review service.
   • Seek client feedback, revise and record treatment plan.
   • Advise client of maintenance requirements.
   • Recommend home care, complementary products, and future services.
   • Update treatment plan and rebook as required.
5. Clean service 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 nail art requirements with client.
   • Identify contraindications to nail art services and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
   • Identify conditions and client characteristics relevant to nail art services and discuss with client treatment and product effects.
   • Conduct patch test as required and record outcomes.
   • Design nail art, confirm with client and record.
7. Prepare for advanced nail art service.
   • Prepare treatment area, equipment and self.
   • Select products, equipment and personal protective equipment.
   • Maintain posture minimise fatigue and risk of injury during treatment.
   • Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.
8. Apply advanced nail art.
   • Cleanse and prepare client hands and nails for service.
   • Apply two or three-dimensional nail art according to treatment plan.
   • Modify application technique and products as required.
   • Complete nail art application for finger nails or toe nails according to treatment plan.
9. Review service.
   • Seek client feedback, revise and record treatment plan.
   • Advise client of maintenance requirements.
   • Recommend home care, complementary products, and future services.
   • Update treatment plan and rebook as required.
10. Clean service 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 service plans and provide five safe and appropriate quality nail services for clients that demonstrate the following advanced nail art techniques:

stencilling

free form art design

two or more colours

gel or acrylic colour design or art

mixed media with a minimum of four different colours

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

application of sealant

damaged, chipped or broken advanced nail art

retouch

design and record nail art plans for each client specifying details of:

adverse reactions

after-care advice

areas requiring special treatment

client feedback

colours and jewellery used

contraindications

design

nails analysis

range and variety of nail art

tools and equipment

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 art 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 art 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 nail art 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

abnormal skin around nail

appearance of skin and nail disorders and relationship to nail art services

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

basic principles of colour selections and combinations

adverse effects of nail art products

advanced nail art product and equipment range

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

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 services to maintain nail art.

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