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Apply acrylic nail enhancements

Apply acrylic nail enhancements

Unit of competency
National Code
SHBBNLS009
State Code
ODQ90
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/12/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/04/2022
Field of Education
110301 - Beauty Therapy
Original Release Date
12/04/2022
Nominal Hours
50
Description
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 beauticians, 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 of nail products and application techniques. 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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. Confirm treatment, develop or update treatment plan, obtain client consent and record details.
2. Prepare for acrylic nail service.
  • 2.1. Prepare treatment area and equipment.
  • 2.2. Present self according to organisational policy.
  • 2.3. Select products and equipment and personal protection equipment.
  • 2.4. 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.
  • 3.4. Comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements.
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.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVG21 SHBBNLS003 Apply acrylic nail enhancements Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHK1 SHB40121 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy Qualification
BHO1 SHB30321 Certificate III in Nail Technology Qualification