Unit of competency details

Element 

Performance Criteria 

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

1 Prepare client.

1.1 Prepare service area, client  and self according to relevant legislation and codes  and workplace policies and procedures .

1.2 Evaluate client needs and expectations to provide advice and recommendations for treatment plan .

1.3 Advise client of advantages and disadvantages of various advanced nail art services.

1.4 Identify nail and skin condition and note areas of hands and nails requiring special treatment.

1.5 Identify and explain contraindications  and refer client to an appropriate professional  where required.

1.6 Select nail designs , advanced nail art products  and equipment  according to treatment plan and confirm with client.

2 Apply advanced nail art products and techniques.

2.1 Prepare nails according to manufacturer instructions and treatment plan.

2.2 Apply advanced nail art products and airbrush techniques sequentially to achieve planned design.

2.3 Use personal protective equipment  as required.

2.4 Complete nail art service to satisfaction of client and according to workplace policies and procedures.

2.5 Safely dispose of treatment waste to minimise negative environmental impacts.

2.6 Evaluate finished result against treatment plan.

3 Review treatment and provide post-treatment advice.

3.1 Seek client feedback, assess satisfaction, and record relevant outcomes of service.

3.2 Recommend future treatment program according to client needs.

3.3 Revise treatment plan as required.

3.4 Provide maintenance advice and make product recommendations  according to client needs.

3.5 Rebook client according to agreed treatment plan.

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills 

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit:

• communication skills to discuss nail and skin analysis and desired service outcome with client
• technical skills to:

• recognise and respond to contraindications and adverse effects
• analyse client’s nails and plan design and colour outcomes
• apply a selection of nail art mediums using advanced nail art techniques
• maintain advanced nail art equipment
• apply infection control procedures

• initiative and enterprise skills to evaluate service and advise clients on methods and procedures for home care and complementary products
• self-management skills to:

• clean and maintain service area according to workplace policies and procedures designed to minimise negative environmental impact
• dispose of waste materials in a manner that minimises negative environmental impact

• literacy skills to:

• read and apply product information and safety data sheets
• complete a treatment plan

• numeracy skills to calculate required product quantities and service time.

Required knowledge 

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:

• relevant occupational health and safety regulations and requirements
• workplace advanced nail art product and equipment range
• requirements of manufacturers' product and equipment safety data
• infection control procedures and application of universal precautions
• workplace policies and procedures in regard to nail art service
• principles of design in relation to selection and application of advanced nail art
• basic principles of colour selections and combinations
• maintenance, care and cleaning requirements for airbrushed nail art tools and equipment and service area
• environmentally safe methods of venting airbrush chemical fumes.

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:

• applying safe work practices in regard to applying advanced nail art
• recognising and managing contraindications and adverse effects
• analysing clients' nails and planning and selecting:

• finished design
• colour combinations
• type of advanced nail art product and equipment to be used
• areas requiring corrective or remedial services

• applying a variety of advanced nail art techniques, products and mediums according to the nail art design
• effective time management and control of waste throughout service
• evaluating an advanced nail art service and advising client on future treatments, home care and complementary products.

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 real work 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 advanced nail art area, which includes as a minimum:

• effective exhaust system for nail chemical fumes
• manicure table
• operator chair
• client chair
• nail table lamp
• implement sanitising tray
• hand and nail sanitiser at each table
• desk mats
• desk lamp
• desk towels
• brushes
• electric file and engraving bit
• airbrush gun
• scissors
• tweezers
• marbiliser
• dotter.

• personal protective equipment, including disposable gloves
• appropriate cleaning and disinfection products and equipment
• relevant workplace documentation including:

• manufacturer's equipment instructions
• product instructions
• manufacturer safety data sheets
• workplace policies and procedures manuals

• a range of clients with different advanced nail art 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:

• developing nail designs
• selecting advanced nail art products and equipment according to agreed treatment plan
• safely applying advanced nail art products and equipment according to manufacturer instructions to create freehand and stencilled designs
• disposing of waste according to policies and procedures
• advising clients on maintenance requirements for decorated nails

• written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner, to assess knowledge and understanding of providing advanced nail art services, including maintenance advice and relevant legislation
• completion of self-paced 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:

• SIBBNLS205A Apply nail art
• SIBBNLS206A Use electric file equipment for nails.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Clients  may include:

• new or regular clients with routine or special needs
• people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities.

Relevant legislation and codes  may include:

• federal, state or territory, and local health and hygiene regulations
• occupational health and safety legislation
• industry codes of practice.

Workplace policies and procedures  may include:

• health and hygiene
• workplace selection of advanced nail products
• workplace electrical equipment range and manufacturer instructions
• workplace time frame allocated for service
• methods of venting air
• temperature and air currents.

Treatment plan  may include:

• nail designs
• selection of colours
• areas requiring special treatment
• products
• tools and equipment
• follow-up procedures.

Contraindications  may include:

• bacterial, viral or fungal infections
• warts
• inflamed skin
• visible non-normal nails
• rashes.

Appropriate professional  may include:

• medical practitioner
• complementary therapist.

Nail designs  must include:

• stencilling
• free form art designs
• two or more colours
• gel or acrylic colour design or art
• mixed media (a minimum of four different mediums).

Nail designs  may include:

• 3-D design both on top of nail and encased within nail
• using both acrylic and mixed media.

Advanced nail art products  may include:

• coloured gel art products
• embedded acrylic art products
• acrylic colour and glitter products
• coloured nail tips
• glass clear tips
• pre-designed nail art tips
• coloured monomer
• art paints and art polish
• art pens or stripers
• Mylar (various sizes)
• crushed shell
• glitters (various sizes and shapes)
• micro beads
• soft foil
• dried flowers
• Fimo shapes
• airbrushing paints
• friskets
• stencils and masks
• nail coverings.

Equipment  may include:

• separate product application brushes for gel or acrylic
• gel ultraviolet (UV) light
• marbelizing tool
• dappen dish
• desk mats
• hand painting nail art brushes
• art pens or stripers
• branding tools and pattern design cutters
• electric file and engraving bit
• airbrush gun
• compressor
• scissors
• airbrush cleaning apparatus.

Personal protective equipment  may include:

• face masks
• goggles
• gloves.

Product recommendations  may include:

• airbrush top coat
• home-care nail products, such as:

• buffers and files
• cuticle oil or cream
• polish
• polish remover
• hand cream
• jewellery.