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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 Performance
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.
Evidence of Knowledge
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.
Assessment Conditions
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.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed here, along with a brief context statement. | |
Skill | Description |
Oral communication skills to: | use effective questioning and active listening techniques to consult with client, confirm requirements and monitor service outcomes. |
Reading skills to: | interpret and follow manufacturer instructions and safety data sheet for safe use of cleaning and nail products and equipment. |
Numeracy skills to: | calculate product quantities, time and price. |
Learning skills to: | identify nail art design trends. |
Technical skills to: | use and maintain nail art tools and equipment use client software to update client notes, rebook client for future treatment, record stock data and product purchases. |
Sectors
Beauty
Competency Field
Nail Services