Required skills

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

technical skills to

respond to possible skin or nail damage situations

identify client characteristics and recommend and perform a service including

preparation of service area

preparation of products and equipment

preparation of client

literacy skills to source read and apply relevant information on skin science and skin disorders to the design and performance of nail services

communication skills to translate information on skin science and skin disorders when providing advice responding to questions and providing information and reassurance to clients on nail services

Required knowledge

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

relevant health and hygiene regulations and requirements

relevant occupational health and safety regulations and requirements

principles of nail science as they relate to nail treatments

nail science in relation to nail treatments and procedures including

anatomy of skin and nails

skin and nail disorders

contraindications to both natural and artificial nail treatments

effects on nail of ingredients and equipment in a range of treatment products

provision of posttreatment advice

workplace product treatment and equipment range and manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets

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 workplace policies and procedures

applying federal state or territory and local health and hygiene requirements and regulations and skin penetration legislation

applying principles of nail science as they apply to nail or beauty treatments including

structure and function of lower arms and legs as they relate to manicure and pedicare services

appearance and gross anatomy of normal human skin

appearance and gross anatomy of normal human nails

skin and nail disorders

contraindications to natural nail or artificial nail treatments

effects of ingredients in a range of treatment products for both natural and artificial nails on natural nails

applying a range of natural and artificial nail treatments

providing homecare advice for artificial nail services

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

anenvironment which includes as a minimum

text and online resources

natural and artificial products from a comprehensive professional nail services range

relevant workplace documentation including

manufacturers equipment instructions

product nstructions

manufacturer safety data sheets

workplace policies and manuals

a range clients with common nail disorders who are seeking nail treatments

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

applying knowledge of structure of the skin and nails during natural and artificial nail services

promoting skin and health care

written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to assess knowledge and understanding of principles of nail science as they apply to nail or beauty treatments

completion of workplace documentation relevant to nail treatments

thirdparty reports from experienced beauty professionals in the workplace

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

SIBBNLSA Provide manicure and pedicare services

SIBBNLS202A Provide manicure and pedicare services

SIBBNLSA Apply ultraviolet gel nail enhancement

SIBBNLS203A Apply ultraviolet gel nail enhancement

SIBBNLSA Apply acrylic nail enhancement

SIBBNLS204A Apply acrylic nail enhancement.

Relevant legislation may include:

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

Main functions and role of the skin on the hands and feet may include:

Structure and function of the lower arms and legs may include:

Appearance and gross anatomy of normal human skin and nails may include:

Common contraindications to health and outcomes must include:

Appropriate professionals may include:

Common problems of the skin and nails may include:

Effects of ingredients in a range of natural and artificial nail treatment products may include:

Provision of post-treatment advice may include: