Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SHBBNLS004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply nail art

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SHBBNLS004 - Apply nail art
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply a range of nail art designs. It requires the ability to consult with clients, select suitable products and techniques, and apply hand painted designs, decals, or jewellery for finger or toe nails. The nail art service can be an individual service or form part of a series of services. This unit applies to nail technicians and beauticians in beauty and nail salons. In this environment they make routine service decisions within a defined range and have knowledge and skills of a variety of nail art 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 nail art 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 nail art services

manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets.

Assessment must ensure use of:

cleaning and disinfection products and equipment

client chairs

manicure table with lamp and mats

nail art equipment:

curved scissors

cuticle pushers

dotter

electric file or hand file

nail files

hand sanitizers

marbiliser

nail art brushes

nail clippers

tip cutters

tweezers

nail art products from comprehensive professional range:

adhesive

decals

foils

glitters

polishes

diamantes

studs

charms

rhinestones

stripping tape

operator chairs

treatment towels, cotton or disposable.

Assessment activities that allow the individual to:

complete nail art treatments 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 this 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 nail art requirements with client.
  • Identify contraindications to nail art services and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
  • Identify conditions and client characteristics relevant to nail art services and discuss with client treatment and product effects.
  • Design nail art, confirm with client and record.
       
Element: Prepare service area.
  • Prepare treatment area, equipment and self.
  • Select products and equipment and personal protective equipment.
  • Maintain posture to minimise fatigue and risk of injury.
  • Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.
       
Element: Apply hand painted designs, decals, or jewelleries.
  • Clean and prepare client hands and nails for service.
  • Apply nail art according to treatment plan.
  • Modify application technique and products as required.
  • Complete nail art application for finger nails or toe nails according to treatment plan.
       
Element: Review service.
  • Seek client feedback, revise, and record treatment plan.
  • Advise client of maintenance requirements.
  • Recommend home care, complementary 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 nail art requirements with client.
  • Identify contraindications to nail art services and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
  • Identify conditions and client characteristics relevant to nail art services and discuss with client treatment and product effects.
  • Design nail art, confirm with client and record.
       
Element: Prepare service area.
  • Prepare treatment area, equipment and self.
  • Select products and equipment and personal protective equipment.
  • Maintain posture to minimise fatigue and risk of injury.
  • Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.
       
Element: Apply hand painted designs, decals, or jewelleries.
  • Clean and prepare client hands and nails for service.
  • Apply nail art according to treatment plan.
  • Modify application technique and products as required.
  • Complete nail art application for finger nails or toe nails according to treatment plan.
       
Element: Review service.
  • Seek client feedback, revise, and record treatment plan.
  • Advise client of maintenance requirements.
  • Recommend home care, complementary 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 nail art requirements with client.

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

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

1.5 Design nail art, confirm with client and record.

2. Prepare service area.

2.1 Prepare treatment area, equipment and self.

2.2 Select products and equipment and personal protective equipment.

2.3 Maintain posture to minimise fatigue and risk of injury.

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

3. Apply hand painted designs, decals, or jewelleries.

3.1. Clean and prepare client hands and nails for service.

3.2 Apply nail art according to treatment plan.

3.3 Modify application technique and products as required.

3.4 Complete nail art application for finger nails or toe nails according to treatment plan.

4. Review service.

4.1 Seek client feedback, revise, and record treatment plan.

4.2 Advise client of maintenance requirements.

4.3 Recommend home care, complementary products, and future services.

4.4 Update treatment plan and rebook client as required.

5. Clean service area.

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

5.2 Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.

5.3 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 service plans and provide six safe and appropriate quality nail services for clients that demonstrate the following nail art techniques:

decals

hand painted designs

nail coverings

jewellery:

diamantes

studs

charms

marble nail art

provide nail art maintenance service for three of these clients that includes:

nail art top coat or sealant

retouching

repair

design and record nail art plans for each client specifying details of:

adverse reactions

after-care advice

areas requiring special treatment

client feedback

colours and jewellery used

contraindications

design

nails analysis

range and variety of nail art

tools and equipment

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 nail art services

organisational policies and procedures relevant to nail art services:

client record management

equipment use and maintenance

incident reporting

linen use and laundry procedures

personal hygiene and presentation

presentation of treatment area

safe use of chemicals

waste disposal

work health and safety

scope of practice as it applies to nail art services:

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 nail art 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

abnormal skin around nail

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

effect of changes created by complementary nail shapes and nail art designs

effects and benefits of organisation range of nail art products

ingredients and effects of products used for nail art

care and cleaning requirements for nail art equipment, implements and service area

adverse effects of nail art products

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 to maintain nail art.

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:

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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 nail art requirements with client.

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

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

1.5 Design nail art, confirm with client and record.

2. Prepare service area.

2.1 Prepare treatment area, equipment and self.

2.2 Select products and equipment and personal protective equipment.

2.3 Maintain posture to minimise fatigue and risk of injury.

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

3. Apply hand painted designs, decals, or jewelleries.

3.1. Clean and prepare client hands and nails for service.

3.2 Apply nail art according to treatment plan.

3.3 Modify application technique and products as required.

3.4 Complete nail art application for finger nails or toe nails according to treatment plan.

4. Review service.

4.1 Seek client feedback, revise, and record treatment plan.

4.2 Advise client of maintenance requirements.

4.3 Recommend home care, complementary products, and future services.

4.4 Update treatment plan and rebook client as required.

5. Clean service area.

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

5.2 Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.

5.3 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 nail art requirements with client. 
Identify contraindications to nail art services and refer client to appropriate professional as required. 
Identify conditions and client characteristics relevant to nail art services and discuss with client treatment and product effects. 
Design nail art, confirm with client and record. 
Prepare treatment area, equipment and self. 
Select products and equipment and personal protective equipment. 
Maintain posture to minimise fatigue and risk of injury. 
Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process. 
Clean and prepare client hands and nails for service. 
Apply nail art according to treatment plan. 
Modify application technique and products as required. 
Complete nail art application for finger nails or toe nails according to treatment plan. 
Seek client feedback, revise, and record treatment plan. 
Advise client of maintenance requirements. 
Recommend home care, complementary 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 nail art requirements with client. 
Identify contraindications to nail art services and refer client to appropriate professional as required. 
Identify conditions and client characteristics relevant to nail art services and discuss with client treatment and product effects. 
Design nail art, confirm with client and record. 
Prepare treatment area, equipment and self. 
Select products and equipment and personal protective equipment. 
Maintain posture to minimise fatigue and risk of injury. 
Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process. 
Clean and prepare client hands and nails for service. 
Apply nail art according to treatment plan. 
Modify application technique and products as required. 
Complete nail art application for finger nails or toe nails according to treatment plan. 
Seek client feedback, revise, and record treatment plan. 
Advise client of maintenance requirements. 
Recommend home care, complementary 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. 

Forms

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