Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform a range of manicure and pedicare services.
The manicure or pedicare service is performed in response to client consultation and assessment, conducted and recorded on a treatment plan.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to services offered in nail salons and beauty salons in the beauty industry.
The manicure or pedicare service could be an individual treatment or form part of a series of manicure or pedicare treatments that have been designed to meet client requirements.
The unit applies to nail technicians and other beauty workers who interpret observations and information, and follow known routines in order to plan and perform manicure and pedicare services that meet client requirements.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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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 for manicure or pedicare service. |
1.1 Prepare service area, clien t and self for manicure or pedicare service according to relevant legislation and codes and workplace policies and procedures . |
1.2 Identify and evaluate client hand or foot characteristics and service requirements, provide advice and recommend a treatment plan. |
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1.3 Identify existing nail or skin conditions on client’s hands or feet and note areas requiring special treatment. |
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1.4 Identify and explain contraindications , and refer client to an appropriate professional where required. |
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1.5 Select hand and skin care products according to treatment plan and confirm with client. |
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2 Perform a basic manicure or pedicare service. |
2.1 Select manicure or pedicare products and equipment and apply sequentially according to relevant legislation, manufacturer instructions, client requirements and workplace policies and procedures. |
2.2 Cleanse client’s hands or feet and nails according to agreed treatment plan. |
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2.3 Shape and file nails according to client requirements and treatment plan. |
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2.4 Apply exfoliation treatments according to treatment plan and manufacturer instructions. |
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2.5 Apply massage movements to hand and lower arm, or foot and leg, according to client requirements and treatment plan. |
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2.6 Apply polish or varnish according to manufacturer instructions and client requirements. |
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2.7 Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during treatment process to reduce negative environmental impacts. |
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2.8 Safely dispose of treatment waste to minimise negative environmental impacts. |
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2.9 Clean and disinfect or dispose of equipment according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. |
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3 Review treatment and provide post-treatment advice. |
3.1 Seek client feedback and record relevant outcomes of treatment on treatment plan. |
3.2 Provide home-care advice to maintain skin and nails according to client needs. |
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3.3 Suggest future treatment program and make product recommendations according to client requirements. |
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3.4 Revise and confirm future treatment plan as required with the client. |
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3.5 Rebook client according to agreed treatment plan. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit:
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Required knowledge The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
Assessment must ensure access to:
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:
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Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
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. |
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Clients may include: |
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Manicure or pedicare services must include: |
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Manicure or pedicare services may include: |
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Relevant legislation and codes may include: |
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Workplace policies and procedures may include: |
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Treatment plan may include: |
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Contraindications may include: |
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Appropriate professional may include: |
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Manicure or pedicare products may include: |
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Equipment must include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Massage movements must include: |
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Treatment waste may include: |
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Home -care advice may include: |
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Product recommendations may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Beauty
Competency Field
Nail Services