Required skills

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

technical skills to

recognise and respond to contraindications and adverse effects

use electric file with accuracy and safety

select and apply a range of burs and bits according to treatment plan and different nail products and services

alter treatment plan to include and implement remedial filing actions

clean disinfect and maintain electric files and attachments according to manufacturer instructions industry guidelines and relevant health regulations

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

relevant health and hygiene regulations

relevant occupational health and safety regulations and requirements

infection control procedures and application of universal precautions

workplace procedures in regard to using electrical equipment for nail treatments

appearance of contraindications and adverse effects

differences in various electric file systems

various styles of chuck revs per minute RPM range or speed versus variable speed

effect of RPM and torque and their relationship to clients treatment plan

effect of changes created by complementary nail shapes

workplace product and equipment range

care and cleaning requirements for

artificial nail electric file and its equipment

implements and service area

methods of venting air

structural and aesthetic requirements for artificial nails

effects advantages and disadvantages of using electrical equipment

electrical currents especially safety aspects

safety aspects of electric file usage

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

interpreting and applying manufacturer instructions for tools and electrical equipment

applying knowledge of differences in style and application and variety of industryapproved professional electric files

selecting and applying electric file bits burs and techniques to be used to achieve treatment plan

selecting and applying corrective or remedial measures when using an electric file

using time effectively and controlling product waste

evaluating use of electric file equipment in nail treatments

cleaning disinfecting and maintaining electric files and attachments according to manufacturer instructions industry guidelines and relevant health regulations

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 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 artificial nail services area which includes as a minimum

effective exhaust system for nail chemical fumes

manicure table

operator chair

client chair

nail table lamp

electric file with burs and bits

implement sanitising tray

hand and nail sanitiser at each table

desk lamp desk mats

desk towels

personal protective equipment including

face masks

goggles

gloves

products and electric file equipment from a professional 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 artificial nail service 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

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

selecting appropriate equipment and nail products according to client needs

asking questions to elicit feedback from clients during treatment and taking remedial action if required

using electric file equipment with accuracy and safety

disposing of waste according to workplace policies and procedures

written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to assess knowledge and understanding of the use of an electric file and its burs and bits including the safe use of electric files on a range of gels and acrylics resins and natural nails

completion of workplace documentation relevant to use of electric file equipment for nails

thirdparty reports from technical experts

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

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

SIBBNLSA Apply ultraviolet gel nail enhancement

SIBBNLS203A Apply ultraviolet gel nail enhancement

SIBBNLSA Apply acrylic nail enhancement

SIBBNLS204A Apply acrylic nail enhancement

SIRXOHSA Apply safe working practices

SIRXOHS001A Apply safe working practices.

Clients may include:

Relevant legislationand codes may include:

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

Treatment plan may include:

Contraindications may include:

Appropriate professional may include:

Electric file and correct burs and bits must include:

Personal protective equipment must include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Electric file procedures may include:

Remedial action may include:

Waste may include: