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SHBBNLS003 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply acrylic nail enhancements

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SHBBNLS003 - Apply acrylic nail enhancements
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply, maintain and remove acrylic nails. It requires the ability to consult with clients, select suitable products and techniques, and apply acrylic nail enhancement that includes overlays, refills, tips, and French. The acrylic nail enhancement service can be an individual service or form part of a series of services. This unit applies to beauty therapists and nail technicians who work in beauty and nail salons, and spas. In this environment they may work in a team or autonomously. They have knowledge and skills across a range of nail products and application techniques. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills must be demonstrated in a nail services environment; this can be:

a beauty industry workplace or

a simulated beauty workplace set up for the purpose of skills assessment, that provides services to paying members of the public.

Assessment must ensure access to:

paying clients, both new and regular, with different acrylic nail enhancement needs, who have the expectation that the services provided reflect those of a commercial business

hand washing facilities:

basin

hot and cold running water

liquid soap

single use towels or hand dryer

relevant workplace documentation:

blank client records

organisational policies and procedures relevant to the application of acrylic nail enhancements

manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets.

Assessment must ensure use of:

acrylic products from comprehensive professional range that include:

primers

acrylic nail remover

dehydrator

acrylic adhesive

monomers

polymers

various styles of tips

cleaning and disinfection products and equipment

client chair

equipment:

acrylic clippers

brushes for application of artificial nails and primer

buffers

cuticle pushers

dappen dishes

desk towels

hand rests

files

sculpting forms

manicure table with table lamp and mats

tip cutters

exhaust system to extract chemical fumes and dust

hand and nail sanitiser

operator chair

personal protective equipment:

disposable gloves

dust masks

safety glasses

treatment towels, cotton or disposable.

Assessment activities that allow the individual to:

complete acrylic nail enhancements within commercially realistic speed, timing and productivity

demonstrate competency in an environment reflective of real work situations

manage tasks and contingencies in the context of the job role.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisation’s requirements for assessors and:

hold a qualification as a nail technician or beauty therapist

have worked as a nail technician or beauty therapist for at least three years where they have applied the skills and knowledge of this unit of competency.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Nail Services
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Establish client priorities.
  • Access and review client treatment plan if available.
  • Discuss treatment requirements with client.
  • Identify contraindications to acrylic nail services and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
  • Identify conditions and client characteristics relevant to acrylic nail services and discuss treatment and product effects with client.
  • Conduct patch test as required and record outcomes.
  • Design treatment plan, confirm with client and record.
       
Element: Prepare for acrylic nail service.
  • Prepare treatment area, equipment and self.
  • Select products and equipment and personal protection equipment.
  • Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.
       
Element: Remove acrylic enhancements.
  • Position self to minimise fatigue and risk of injury.
  • Buff or soak grown out, damaged, and chipped acrylic enhancements.
  • Remove acrylic enhancements as per treatment plan and manufacturer instructions.
       
Element: Apply, refill or repair acrylic nails.
  • Shape and prepare nail plate for acrylic application.
  • Apply acrylic nail products according to manufacturer instructions and treatment plan.
  • Modify application technique and products as required.
  • Complete acrylic nail enhancements according to treatment plan and client’s needs.
       
Element: Review service.
  • Seek client feedback, revise and record treatment plan.
  • Advise client of maintenance requirements.
  • Recommend aftercare, products, and future services.
  • Update treatment plan and rebook client as required.
       
Element: Clean service area.
  • Remove used towels and clean surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.
  • Dispose of general waste to minimise negative environmental impacts according to organisational policies and procedures.
       
Element: Establish client priorities.
  • Access and review client treatment plan if available.
  • Discuss treatment requirements with client.
  • Identify contraindications to acrylic nail services and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
  • Identify conditions and client characteristics relevant to acrylic nail services and discuss treatment and product effects with client.
  • Conduct patch test as required and record outcomes.
  • Design treatment plan, confirm with client and record.
       
Element: Prepare for acrylic nail service.
  • Prepare treatment area, equipment and self.
  • Select products and equipment and personal protection equipment.
  • Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.
       
Element: Remove acrylic enhancements.
  • Position self to minimise fatigue and risk of injury.
  • Buff or soak grown out, damaged, and chipped acrylic enhancements.
  • Remove acrylic enhancements as per treatment plan and manufacturer instructions.
       
Element: Apply, refill or repair acrylic nails.
  • Shape and prepare nail plate for acrylic application.
  • Apply acrylic nail products according to manufacturer instructions and treatment plan.
  • Modify application technique and products as required.
  • Complete acrylic nail enhancements according to treatment plan and client’s needs.
       
Element: Review service.
  • Seek client feedback, revise and record treatment plan.
  • Advise client of maintenance requirements.
  • Recommend aftercare, products, and future services.
  • Update treatment plan and rebook client as required.
       
Element: Clean service area.
  • Remove used towels and clean surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.
  • Dispose of general waste to minimise negative environmental impacts according to organisational policies and procedures.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Establish client priorities.

1.1 Access and review client treatment plan if available.

1.2 Discuss treatment requirements with client.

1.3 Identify contraindications to acrylic nail services and refer client to appropriate professional as required.

1.4 Identify conditions and client characteristics relevant to acrylic nail services and discuss treatment and product effects with client.

1.5 Conduct patch test as required and record outcomes.

1.6 Design treatment plan, confirm with client and record.

2. Prepare for acrylic nail service.

2.1 Prepare treatment area, equipment and self.

2.3 Select products and equipment and personal protection equipment.

2.2 Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.

3. Remove acrylic enhancements.

3.1 Position self to minimise fatigue and risk of injury.

3.2 Buff or soak grown out, damaged, and chipped acrylic enhancements.

3.3 Remove acrylic enhancements as per treatment plan and manufacturer instructions.

4. Apply, refill or repair acrylic nails.

4.1 Shape and prepare nail plate for acrylic application.

4.2 Apply acrylic nail products according to manufacturer instructions and treatment plan.

4.3 Modify application technique and products as required.

4.4 Complete acrylic nail enhancements according to treatment plan and client’s needs.

5. Review service.

5.1 Seek client feedback, revise and record treatment plan.

5.2 Advise client of maintenance requirements.

5.3 Recommend aftercare, products, and future services.

5.4 Update treatment plan and rebook client as required.

6. Clean service area.

6.1 Remove used towels and clean surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.

6.2 Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.

6.3 Dispose of general waste to minimise negative environmental impacts according to organisational policies and procedures.

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

communicate, follow and adjust treatment plans and provide six safe and appropriate quality nail enhancements for clients which include the following acrylic enhancements services:

French acrylic on tips

French backfills

French, natural and clear tips

overlays

refills

removals

provide maintenance acrylic nail services for three of these clients that includes:

blend regrowth lines

correct side walls of extensions

rebalance stress curves

refine enhancements surfaces

repair damaged, chipped or broken acrylic

provide acrylic nail enhancements for these clients with:

structural integrity

smooth surface

suitability for client’s nail shape

with minimal damage to natural nails

design and record treatment plans and records for each client specifying details of:

adverse reactions

after-care advice

areas requiring special treatment

client feedback

colours used

contraindications

nails analysis

required services

treatment sequence

type of acrylic enhancement

treatment duration

remove acrylic products with minimal damage to natural nails

present self, according to organisational policy

comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements.

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

state or territory and local health and hygiene regulations and requirements relevant to providing acrylic nail enhancement services

organisational policies and procedures relevant to providing acrylic nail enhancement services:

client record management

dust extraction

equipment use and maintenance

incident reporting

linen use and laundry procedures

methods of venting air

personal hygiene and presentation

presentation of treatment area

safe use of chemicals

use of personal protective equipment for client and operator:

dust masks

gloves

goggles

waste disposal

work health and safety

scope of practice as it applies to acrylic nail enhancements:

when to refer clients to other practitioners

importance of not stating a diagnosis of a contraindication

appearance and gross anatomy of skin and nails

growth, shape, and functions of nails

contraindications which prevent treatment or require referral to health practitioners and relationship to acrylic nail services:

allergic reactions

bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infections

bruising or swelling around nail

contraindications of products used in combination or with other services

damaged natural nails from ineffective application or removal of enhancements

abnormal skin around nail

appearance of skin and nail disorders and relationship to acrylic nail services

adverse effects of acrylic products and how to modify treatment or provide remedial action:

allergy to product

damage to natural nail due to poor application or removal technique

product discolouration

natural nail separation

product peeling

product reaction to temperature

pseudomonas (bacterial infection)

acrylic products properties, chemical components, and their effects on natural nails:

primers

acrylic nail removers

dehydrators

nail adhesives

monomers

polymers

various styles of tips

impact of chemicals in acrylic nail products and techniques to minimise over-exposure and/or injury

safe and environmentally effective methods of venting nail chemical fumes

data safety sheet requirements, location and use in salon

sustainable operating procedures for the conservation of product, water and power

aftercare advice, products and future services for the maintenance of acrylic nail enhancement.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Establish client priorities.

1.1 Access and review client treatment plan if available.

1.2 Discuss treatment requirements with client.

1.3 Identify contraindications to acrylic nail services and refer client to appropriate professional as required.

1.4 Identify conditions and client characteristics relevant to acrylic nail services and discuss treatment and product effects with client.

1.5 Conduct patch test as required and record outcomes.

1.6 Design treatment plan, confirm with client and record.

2. Prepare for acrylic nail service.

2.1 Prepare treatment area, equipment and self.

2.3 Select products and equipment and personal protection equipment.

2.2 Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.

3. Remove acrylic enhancements.

3.1 Position self to minimise fatigue and risk of injury.

3.2 Buff or soak grown out, damaged, and chipped acrylic enhancements.

3.3 Remove acrylic enhancements as per treatment plan and manufacturer instructions.

4. Apply, refill or repair acrylic nails.

4.1 Shape and prepare nail plate for acrylic application.

4.2 Apply acrylic nail products according to manufacturer instructions and treatment plan.

4.3 Modify application technique and products as required.

4.4 Complete acrylic nail enhancements according to treatment plan and client’s needs.

5. Review service.

5.1 Seek client feedback, revise and record treatment plan.

5.2 Advise client of maintenance requirements.

5.3 Recommend aftercare, products, and future services.

5.4 Update treatment plan and rebook client as required.

6. Clean service area.

6.1 Remove used towels and clean surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.

6.2 Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.

6.3 Dispose of general waste to minimise negative environmental impacts according to organisational policies and procedures.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access and review client treatment plan if available. 
Discuss treatment requirements with client. 
Identify contraindications to acrylic nail services and refer client to appropriate professional as required. 
Identify conditions and client characteristics relevant to acrylic nail services and discuss treatment and product effects with client. 
Conduct patch test as required and record outcomes. 
Design treatment plan, confirm with client and record. 
Prepare treatment area, equipment and self. 
Select products and equipment and personal protection equipment. 
Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process. 
Position self to minimise fatigue and risk of injury. 
Buff or soak grown out, damaged, and chipped acrylic enhancements. 
Remove acrylic enhancements as per treatment plan and manufacturer instructions. 
Shape and prepare nail plate for acrylic application. 
Apply acrylic nail products according to manufacturer instructions and treatment plan. 
Modify application technique and products as required. 
Complete acrylic nail enhancements according to treatment plan and client’s needs. 
Seek client feedback, revise and record treatment plan. 
Advise client of maintenance requirements. 
Recommend aftercare, products, and future services. 
Update treatment plan and rebook client as required. 
Remove used towels and clean surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment. 
Dispose of general waste to minimise negative environmental impacts according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Access and review client treatment plan if available. 
Discuss treatment requirements with client. 
Identify contraindications to acrylic nail services and refer client to appropriate professional as required. 
Identify conditions and client characteristics relevant to acrylic nail services and discuss treatment and product effects with client. 
Conduct patch test as required and record outcomes. 
Design treatment plan, confirm with client and record. 
Prepare treatment area, equipment and self. 
Select products and equipment and personal protection equipment. 
Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process. 
Position self to minimise fatigue and risk of injury. 
Buff or soak grown out, damaged, and chipped acrylic enhancements. 
Remove acrylic enhancements as per treatment plan and manufacturer instructions. 
Shape and prepare nail plate for acrylic application. 
Apply acrylic nail products according to manufacturer instructions and treatment plan. 
Modify application technique and products as required. 
Complete acrylic nail enhancements according to treatment plan and client’s needs. 
Seek client feedback, revise and record treatment plan. 
Advise client of maintenance requirements. 
Recommend aftercare, products, and future services. 
Update treatment plan and rebook client as required. 
Remove used towels and clean surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment. 
Dispose of general waste to minimise negative environmental impacts according to organisational policies and procedures. 

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