Unit of competency details
SHBBNLS003 - Apply acrylic nail enhancements (Release 1)
Summary
Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Releases:
| 1 1 (this release) |
25/Sep/2015 |
Companion volumes:
Unit of competency
Assessment requirements
Training packages that include this unit
Qualifications that include this unit
Classifications
Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 110301 | Beauty Therapy | 07/Dec/2015 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
Not applicable.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Nail Services
Unit Sector
Beauty
Elements and Performance Criteria
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ELEMENTS
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
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Elements describe the essential outcomes.
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Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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1. Establish client priorities.
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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.
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2. Prepare for acrylic nail service.
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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.
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3. Remove acrylic enhancements.
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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.
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4. Apply, refill or repair acrylic nails.
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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.
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5. Review service.
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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.
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6. Clean service area.
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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.
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Foundation Skills
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Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed here, along with a brief context statement.
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Skill
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Description
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Oral communication skills to:
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- use effective questioning and active listening techniques to consult with client, confirm requirements and monitor service outcomes.
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Reading skills to:
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- interpret and follow manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets for safe use of cleaning and treatment products and equipment.
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Numeracy skills to:
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- calculate product quantities, time and price.
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Technology skills to:
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- use acrylic application tools
- use client software to update client notes, rebook client for future treatment, record stock data and product purchases.
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Unit Mapping Information
SIBBNLS204A Apply acrylic nail enhancement.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=255d312b-db07-48f2-b6d6-1b0b06c42898
Assessment requirements
Modification History
Not applicable.
Performance Evidence
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.
Knowledge Evidence
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.
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 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.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=255d312b-db07-48f2-b6d6-1b0b06c42898
