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.
Acrylic nail enhancement service must include:
tips:
French
natural
clear
acrylic overlays over natural nails
French back refill
refill
sculptured nails
French acrylic over tip.
Acrylic nail enhancement service may include:
fingernails
toenails
design acrylic
mixed media with acrylic
coloured acrylic.
Relevant legislation and 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 product range and manufacturer instructions
environmental protection practices, such as:
methods of venting air
temperature and air currents
waste minimisation
energy efficiency, e.g. electricity saving devices and practices
waste disposal
resource management
water efficiency
workplace time frame allocated for service.
Treatment plan may include:
required service
areas requiring special treatment
products
tools and equipment
follow-up procedures.
Maintenance requirements may include:
removing loose acrylic
repairing damaged, chipped or broken nails (natural or artificial)
blending regrowth lines
repolishing with colour or French polish
filing and buffing
shortening
reshaping
reapplying new nail
rebalancing stress curve
correcting side walls of extension.
Contraindications may include:
damaged natural nail from ineffective removal of artificial nails
bacterial, viral or fungal infections
warts
inflamed skin
visible non-normal nails
rashes.
Appropriate professional may include:
medical practitioner
complementary therapist.
Acrylic nail products may include:
acid or non-acid primer
adhesive:
thin
gel
various styles of tips
acrylic powder (polymer)
acrylic liquid (monomer)
dehydrator
hand and nail sanitisers
artificial nail remover.
Equipment must include:
sanitising tray or unit for implements with appropriate strength solution
hand files
buffers
table with air venting facility/chair
hand and nail sanitiser
desk lamp
desk mats
desk towels
dappen dishes
brushes:
for application of artificial nails
primer brushes
emery boards
tip cutters
acrylic clippers
sculpting forms
cuticle pushers.
Equipment may include:
electric files.
Personal protective equipment may include:
face masks
goggles
gloves.
Treatment waste may include:
filing dust
desk mats
excess product.
Product recommendations may include:
buffers
files
cuticle oil or cream
polish
polish remover
hand cream
nail jewellery.

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:
applying safe work practices and relevant health regulations when applying acrylic nail enhancement
recognising and managing specific acrylic nail treatment complications, including:
product reaction to temperature
client reaction to products
natural nail separation
discolouring of product
peeling of acrylic product
bacterial infection (pseudomonas)
damage to natural nail due to poor removal techniques
interpreting and applying manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets for products, tools and equipment
analysing client's lifestyle, nails and skin to design treatment plans and provide advice to meet client needs, including:
type and style of acrylic procedure and product
safe product application techniques
areas requiring corrective or remedial services
acrylic nail removal
application and refill of acrylic nails
polish or varnish application
home-care or complementary products
applying product to nail surfaces, avoiding skin to reduce risk of skin irritation
effective time management of services and control of product waste.
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 real work 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 acrylic nail services workstation, which includes as a minimum:
effective exhaust system for nail chemical vapours
manicure table
operator chair
client chair
nail table lamp
implement sanitising tray
hand and nail sanitiser at each table
desk mats
desk towels
brushes
files, including emery boards, metal and buffers
tip cutters
acrylic clippers
sculpting forms
cuticle pushers
personal protective equipment, including disposable gloves
acrylic nail products from comprehensive professional nail services 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 acrylic nail 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:
direct 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:
preparing client for acrylic nail enhancement service
recognising skin and nail conditions, including specific acrylic nail treatment complications, and providing advice to clients
removing artificial nails according to manufacturer instructions
applying or refilling acrylic nails according to agreed treatment plan
written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner, to assess knowledge and understanding of the provision and chemistry of acrylic nail enhancement services, including maintenance advice and relevant legislation
completion of self-paced learning materials, including personal reflection and feedback from a trainer or supervisor.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SIBBNLS201A Work in a nail services framework
SIBBNLS202A Provide manicure and pedicare services
SIBBNLS205A Apply nail art
SIBBNLS206A Use electric file equipment for nails.