SHBBNLS003 Apply acrylic nail enhancements

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SHBBNLS003 Apply acrylic nail enhancements

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

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 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.
2. Prepare for acrylic nail service.	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.
3. Remove acrylic enhancements.	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.
4. Apply, refill or repair acrylic nails.	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.
5. Review service.	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.
6. Clean service area.	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.

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 sheets for safe use of cleaning and treatment products and equipment.
Numeracy skills to:	calculate product quantities, time and price.
Technology skills to:	use acrylic application tools use client software to update client notes, rebook client for future treatment, record stock data and product purchases.

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