Elements and Performance Criteria

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 legislationand 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 electrical equipment range and manufacturer instructions and product safety data
workplace time frame allocated for service
methods of venting air.
Treatment plan may include:
required service
areas requiring special treatment
artificial products
tools and equipment
follow-up procedures.
Contraindications may include:
bacterial, viral or fungal infections
warts
inflamed skin
visible non-normal nails
rashes
blisters, corns and calluses
heel fissures
bunions
hammer toes
circulatory problems.
Appropriate professional may include:
medical practitioner
complementary therapist.
Electric file and correct burs and bits must include:
variable speed electric file
burs or bits, including:
diamond burs or bits
carbide burs or bits
sanding bands and mandril.
Personal protective equipment must include:
safety goggles
glasses
masks.
Personal protective equipment may include:
table with air ventilating facility.
Electric file procedures may include:
preparing for French backfills
preparing for infill or refills
shortening and reshaping
removing excess product under nails
refining surface structure.
Remedial action may include:
adjusting RPM or speed of electric file
modifying pressure of handpiece
changing selection of burs and bits
altering position of handpiece.
Waste may include:
filing dust
desk mats.

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:
interpreting and applying manufacturer instructions for tools and electrical equipment
applying knowledge of differences in style and application and variety of industry-approved professional electric files
selecting and applying electric file, bits, burs and techniques to be used to achieve treatment plan
selecting and applying corrective or remedial measures when using an electric file
using time effectively and controlling product waste
evaluating use of electric file equipment in nail treatments
cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining electric files and attachments according to manufacturer instructions, industry guidelines and relevant health regulations.
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 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 artificial nail services area, which includes as a minimum:
effective exhaust system for nail chemical fumes
manicure table
operator chair
client chair
nail table lamp
electric file with burs and bits
implement sanitising tray
hand and nail sanitiser at each table
desk lamp desk mats
desk towels
personal protective equipment, including:
face masks
goggles
gloves
products and electric file equipment from a professional range
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 artificial nail service 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:
selecting appropriate equipment and nail products according to client needs
asking questions to elicit feedback from clients during treatment and taking remedial action if required
using electric file equipment with accuracy and safety
disposing of waste according to workplace policies and procedures
written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner, to assess knowledge and understanding of the use of an electric file and its burs and bits, including the safe use of electric files on a range of gels and acrylics, resins and natural nails
completion of workplace documentation relevant to use of electric file equipment for nails
third-party reports from technical experts
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:
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SIBBNLS204A Apply acrylic nail enhancement
SIRXOHS001A Apply safe working practices.