The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Clients may include: | new or regular clients with routine or special needspeople from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities. |
UV gel nail enhancement service must include: | application over French, natural and clear tipsnatural nail overlaysFrench backfillrefillsculptured UV gel nailsfingernails and toenailsUV gel coating over acrylicapplication of colour UV gel. |
Relevant legislation and codes may include: | federal, state or territory, and local health and hygiene regulationsoccupational health and safety legislationindustry codes of practice. |
Workplace policies and procedures may include: | health and hygieneworkplace product range and manufacturer instructionsproduct safety proceduresenvironmental protection practices, such as:methods of venting airtemperature and air currentswaste minimisationenergy efficiency, e.g. electricity saving devices and practiceswaste disposalresource managementwater efficiencyworkplace time frame allocated for service. |
Treatment plan may include: | required serviceareas requiring special treatmentproducts selected for servicerecommended home-care productsuse of electric filetools, implements and equipmentfollow-up procedures. |
Maintenance requirements may include: | removing loose gelrepairing damaged, chipped or broken nails (natural or artificial)blending regrowth linesrepolishing with colour or French polishrefining gel nail surfaceshorteningreshapingreapplying new nailrebalancing stress curvecorrecting side walls of extension. |
Specific gel nail treatment complications may include: | product exothermic reactionproduct skin sensitivity reactionnatural nail separationdiscolouring of productpeeling of productbacterial infection (pseudomonas)injury to natural nail due to damage to artificial nail. |
Contraindications may include: | damaged natural nails from ineffective removal of artificial nailsbacterial, viral or fungal infectionswartsinflamed skinvisible non-normal nailsrashesblisterscornscalluses. |
Appropriate professional may include: | medical practitionercomplementary therapist. |
Gel nail products may include: | acid or non-acid primerthin and gel adhesivevarious styles of tipsdehydratorhand and nail sanitisersUV and non-UV gelcoloured gelsoak off UV gelsone phase UV gelstraditional multilayer UV gels or base-build topUV gel cleanser. |
Equipment must include: | sanitising tray or unit for implements, with appropriate strength solutiontable with air venting facility and chairhand and nail sanitiserUV lightdesk lampdesk matsdesk towelsbrushesfiles, including emery boards, metal and bufferstip cutterssculpting formscuticle pushers. |
Equipment may include: | electric file |
Personal protective equipment must include: | face masksgogglesgloves. |
Treatment waste may include: | filing dustdesk matsgel wipes. |
Product recommendations may include: | buffersfilescuticle oil or creampolishpolish removerhand cream. |