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SHBBNLS006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply advanced nail art

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SHBBNLS006 - Apply advanced nail art
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply a range of advanced nail art designs. It requires the ability to consult with clients, select suitable products and techniques and apply two or three-dimensional nail designs combining acrylic or gel and nail art products. Advanced nail art can be an individual service, or form part of a series of services.This unit applies to nail technicians and beauticians who work in beauty and nail salons. In this environment they may work as part of a team or autonomously but they make independent creative decisions. 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 advance 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 services

manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets.

Assessment must ensure use of:

acrylic nail equipment:

acrylic clippers

brushes for application of artificial nails and primer

buffers

dappen dishes

sculpting forms

tip cutters

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 chairs

exhaust system for chemical fumes and dust extraction

gel nail equipment:

brushes for application of gel

curing lights

sculpting forms

gel products from comprehensive professional range:

coloured gel

dehydrator

gel cleanser

multilayer UV gels or base-build top

nail adhesive

primer

UV and non-UV gel products

various styles of tips

hand and nail sanitiser

manicure table with table lamp and mats

nail art equipment:

curved scissors

cuticle pushers

dotter

electric file or hand file

nail files

marbiliser

nail art brushes

nail clippers

tweezers

nail art products from comprehensive professional range:

adhesive

decals

foils

glitters

polishes

diamantes

studs

charms

rhinestones

stripping tape

operator chairs

personal protective equipment that includes:

disposable gloves

dust masks

safety glasses

treatment towels, cotton or disposable.

Assessment activities that allow the individual to:

complete advanced 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 the skills and knowledge of this 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.
  • Conduct patch test as required and record outcomes.
  • Design nail art, confirm with client and record.
       
Element: Prepare for advanced nail art service.
  • Prepare treatment area, equipment and self.
  • Select products, equipment and personal protective equipment.
  • Maintain posture minimise fatigue and risk of injury during treatment.
  • Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.
       
Element: Apply advanced nail art.
  • Cleanse and prepare client hands and nails for service.
  • Apply two or three-dimensional 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 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.
  • Conduct patch test as required and record outcomes.
  • Design nail art, confirm with client and record.
       
Element: Prepare for advanced nail art service.
  • Prepare treatment area, equipment and self.
  • Select products, equipment and personal protective equipment.
  • Maintain posture minimise fatigue and risk of injury during treatment.
  • Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.
       
Element: Apply advanced nail art.
  • Cleanse and prepare client hands and nails for service.
  • Apply two or three-dimensional 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 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 Conduct patch test as required and record outcomes.

1.6 Design nail art, confirm with client and record.

2. Prepare for advanced nail art service.

2.1 Prepare treatment area, equipment and self.

2.2 Select products, equipment and personal protective equipment.

2.3 Maintain posture minimise fatigue and risk of injury during treatment.

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

3. Apply advanced nail art.

3.1 Cleanse and prepare client hands and nails for service.

3.2 Apply two or three-dimensional 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 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 five safe and appropriate quality nail services for clients that demonstrate the following advanced nail art techniques:

stencilling

free form art design

two or more colours

gel or acrylic colour design or art

mixed media with a minimum of four different colours

provide advanced nail art maintenance services for three of these clients that include:

application of sealant

damaged, chipped or broken advanced nail art

retouch

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 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 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

principles of design in relation to selection and application of advanced nail art

basic principles of colour selections and combinations

adverse effects of nail art products

advanced nail art product and equipment range

maintenance, care, and cleaning requirements for nail art tools and equipment, and service area

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 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:

(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 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 Conduct patch test as required and record outcomes.

1.6 Design nail art, confirm with client and record.

2. Prepare for advanced nail art service.

2.1 Prepare treatment area, equipment and self.

2.2 Select products, equipment and personal protective equipment.

2.3 Maintain posture minimise fatigue and risk of injury during treatment.

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

3. Apply advanced nail art.

3.1 Cleanse and prepare client hands and nails for service.

3.2 Apply two or three-dimensional 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 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. 
Conduct patch test as required and record outcomes. 
Design nail art, confirm with client and record. 
Prepare treatment area, equipment and self. 
Select products, equipment and personal protective equipment. 
Maintain posture minimise fatigue and risk of injury during treatment. 
Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process. 
Cleanse and prepare client hands and nails for service. 
Apply two or three-dimensional 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 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. 
Conduct patch test as required and record outcomes. 
Design nail art, confirm with client and record. 
Prepare treatment area, equipment and self. 
Select products, equipment and personal protective equipment. 
Maintain posture minimise fatigue and risk of injury during treatment. 
Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process. 
Cleanse and prepare client hands and nails for service. 
Apply two or three-dimensional 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 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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