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

remove acrylic nails safely with a minimum of trauma to natural nail

apply acrylic nails following structural and aesthetic requirements recognised by industry

apply acrylic products and use files with control causing no irritation overexposure or trauma to clients soft tissue

maintain acrylic nails following structural and aesthetic requirements recognised by industry and with no trauma to clients soft tissue

apply chemical control procedures during application including preventive actions and use of personal protective equipment

apply universal infection control procedures

evaluate outcomes of service and advise client on methods and procedures for homecare and complementary products after application or removal of artificial nails

communication skills to discuss analysis products to be applied and desired outcome with client

literacy skills to read and apply product information and manufacturers safety data sheets

numeracy skills to calculate required product quantities and service time

Required knowledge

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

gross anatomy of skin and nails and shape function and growth of nails and effects on artificial nails

relevant health and hygiene regulations

appearance of contraindications and adverse effects

relevant occupational health and safety regulations and requirements

requirements of manufacturers product safety data for acrylic nail products

chemical awareness and techniques for product control to minimise overexposure and trauma

safe and environmentally effective methods of venting nail chemical fumes

chemical components of gel application process and their properties

procedures for recording trial nail reaction testing

effects of artificial nail removal on underlying natural nail

infection control procedures and application of universal precautions

workplace policies and procedures in regard to acrylic nail enhancement services

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

structural requirements needed to achieve a successful nail enhancement

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

workplace product range

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 safe work practices and relevant health regulations when applying acrylic nail enhancement

recognising and managing specific acrylic nail treatment complications including

product reaction to temperature

client reaction to products

natural nail separation

discolouring of product

peeling of acrylic product

bacterial infection pseudomonas

damage to natural nail due to poor removal techniques

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

analysing clients lifestyle nails and skin to design treatment plans and provide advice to meet client needs including

type and style of acrylic procedure and product

safe product application techniques

areas requiring corrective or remedial services

acrylic nail removal

application and refill of acrylic nails

polish or varnish application

homecare or complementary products

applying product to nail surfaces avoiding skin to reduce risk of skin irritation

effective time management of services and control of product waste

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 acrylic nail services workstation which includes as a minimum

effective exhaust system for nail chemical vapours

manicure table

operator chair

client chair

nail table lamp

implement sanitising tray

hand and nail sanitiser at each table

desk mats

desk towels

brushes

files including emery boards metal and buffers

tip cutters

acrylic clippers

sculpting forms

cuticle pushers

personal protective equipment including disposable gloves

acrylic nail 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 different acrylic nail 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 client for acrylic nail enhancement service

recognising skin and nail conditions including specific acrylic nail treatment complications and providing advice to clients

removing artificial nails according to manufacturer instructions

applying or refilling acrylic nails according to agreed treatment plan

written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to assess knowledge and understanding of the provision and chemistry of acrylic nail enhancement services including maintenance advice and relevant legislation

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

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

SIBBNLSA Provide manicure and pedicare services

SIBBNLS202A Provide manicure and pedicare services

SIBBNLSA Apply nail art

SIBBNLS205A Apply nail art

SIBBNLSA Use electric file equipment for nails

SIBBNLS206A Use electric file equipment for nails.

Clients may include:

Acrylic nail enhancement service must include:

Acrylic nail enhancement service may include:

Relevant legislation and codes may include:

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

Treatment plan may include:

Maintenance requirements may include:

Contraindications may include:

Appropriate professional may include:

Acrylic nail products may include:

Equipment must include:

Equipment may include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Treatment waste may include:

Product recommendations may include: