Required skills

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

technical skills to

analyse clients nails and skin and design a treatment plan

respond to contraindications and adverse effects

apply a range of manicure and pedicare products

apply massage movements including effleurage petrissage and tapotement

apply infection control procedures

communication skills to discuss nail and skin analysis and the desired service outcome with the client

selfmanagement skills to

clean and maintain service area according to workplace policies and procedures designed to minimise negative environmental impact

dispose of waste materials in a manner that minimises negative environmental impact

literacy skills to read and apply product information and safety data sheets and complete a treatment plan

numeracy skills to calculate required product quantities and service time

Required knowledge

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

infection control procedures and universal precautions

workplace policies and procedures in regard to manicure and pedicare services

appearance of contraindications and adverse effects

effects of changes created by complementary nail shapes and colour polish or varnish application

workplace product range

effects and benefits of a defined range of workplace manicure and pedicare products

care and cleaning requirements for manicure and pedicare implements

correct and environmentally sound disposal methods for all types of waste and in particular for hazardous substances

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 health and hygiene regulations

applying knowledge of the transmission routes of infectious hand and foot conditions and skills in the application of standard infection control precautions

analysing clients nails and skin and designing and updating initial and ongoing treatment plans to meet client needs including

contraindications

areas requiring special treatment

product application techniques

aftercare product advice

interpreting and applying manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets for use of products tools and equipment

applying range of massage movements including effleurage petrissage and tapotement

safely disposing of treatment waste according to workplace environmental control procedures

evaluating manicure and pedicare services and advising the 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 nail services area which includes as a minimum

manicure table

operator chair

client chair

nail table lamp

electrical supply to each workstation

natural and artificial products from comprehensive professional nail services range

appropriate cleaning and disinfection products and equipment

relevant workplace documentation including

manufacturers equipment instructions

product instructions

manufacturer safety data sheets

workplace policies and procedures manuals

a range of clients with difference manicure or pedicare 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

direct 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

preparing clients for manicure and pedicare services

selecting manicure and pedicare products and applying nail care techniques and products according to manufacturer instructions

providing homecare advice according to client needs

written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to assess knowledge and understanding of the provision of manicure and pedicare services including the safe use of products and equipment and relevant health regulations

completion of workplace documentation including treatment plans relevant to the provision of manicure and pedicare services

completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer coach or supervisor

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

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

SIBBNLSA Work in a nail services framework

SIBBNLS201A Work in a nail services framework

SIRXOHSA Apply safe working practices

SIRXOHS001A Apply safe working practices.

Clients may include:

Manicure or pedicare services must include:

Manicure or pedicare services may include:

Relevant legislation and codes may include:

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

Treatment plan may include:

Contraindications may include:

Appropriate professional may include:

Manicure or pedicare products may include:

Equipment must include:

Equipment may include:

Massage movements must include:

Treatment waste may include:

Home-care advice may include:

Product recommendations may include: