SHBBNLS012 Apply advanced nail art

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SHBBNLS012 Apply advanced nail art

Modification History

Supersedes and is not equivalent to SHBBNLS006 Apply advanced nail art.

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, beauticians and beauty therapist 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.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Unit Code	Unit Title
SHBBNLS011	Use electric file equipment for nail services

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 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 and equipment. 2.2. Prepare and present self, according to organisational policy. 2.3. Select products, equipment and personal protective equipment. 2.4. Maintain posture minimise fatigue and risk of injury during treatment. 2.5. Comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements. 2.6. 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.

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.
SKILLS	DESCRIPTION
Reading skills to:	interpret and follow manufacturer instructions and safety data sheet for safe use of cleaning and nail products and equipment.
Oral communication skills to:	use effective questioning and active listening techniques to consult with client, confirm requirements and monitor service outcomes.
Numeracy skills to:	calculate product quantities, time and price.
Learning skills to:	identify nail art design trends.
Technology 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.

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is not equivalent to SHBBNLS006 Apply advanced nail art.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=255d312b-db07-48f2-b6d6-1b0b06c42898