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
male or female clients
people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities.
Manicure or pedicare services must include:
shaping
cuticle care
nail varnish/polish (single or multi layer) application of varying colours
French manicure
buffing
callous rasping
exfoliation.
Manicure or pedicare services may include:
paraffin wax treatments
hot oil treatments.
Relevant legislation and codes may include:
federal, state or territory, and local health and hygiene regulations
state or territory Acts and local regulations relevant to skin penetration
occupational health and safety regulations
industry codes of practice.
Workplace policies and procedures may include:
health and hygiene
workplace product range and manufacturer instructions
environmental protection practices, such as:
waste minimisation
recycling
reuse
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:
dated record of client's current skin and nail analysis
required services
areas requiring special treatment
products used
varnish colour.
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
podiatrist.
Manicure or pedicare products may include:
sanitiser
skin and cuticle massage and treatment creams
paraffin wax treatment
exfoliants
remedial products
cuticle remover or softener
nail hardener
nail soaking solution
base coat
varnish
top coat
drier
thinner.
Equipment must include:
sanitising tray or unit for implements, with appropriate strength solution.
Equipment may include:
nail clippers or scissors
emery board, rasp, and file
orange stick or cuticle pusher
exfoliation cream
paraffin wax bath
buffer
foot spa
vibrating and whirlpool electric spa machine
towels
water bowls
cleaning pod.
Massage movements must include:
effleurage
petrissage
tapotement.
Treatment waste may include:
nail clippings
filing dust
cleansing pads.
Home-care advice may include:
maintenance requirements
protective advice.
Product recommendations may include:
buffers and files
cuticle oil or cream
polish
polish remover
moisturiser.

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 relevant health and hygiene regulations
applying knowledge of the transmission routes of infectious hand and foot conditions and skills in the application of standard infection control precautions
analysing client's nails and skin and designing and updating initial and ongoing treatment plans to meet client needs, including:
contraindications
areas requiring special treatment
product application techniques
after-care product advice
interpreting and applying manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets for use of products, tools and equipment
applying range of massage movements, including effleurage, petrissage and tapotement
safely disposing of treatment waste according to workplace environmental control procedures
evaluating manicure and pedicare services and advising the client on future treatments, home care and complementary products.
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 nail services area, which includes as a minimum:
manicure table
operator chair
client chair
nail table lamp
electrical supply to each workstation
natural and artificial 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 difference manicure or pedicare 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 clients for manicure and pedicare services
selecting manicure and pedicare products and applying nail care techniques and products according to manufacturer instructions
providing home-care advice according to client needs
written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner, to assess knowledge and understanding of the provision of manicure and pedicare services, including the safe use of products and equipment and relevant health regulations
completion of workplace documentation, including treatment plans relevant to the provision of manicure and pedicare services
completion of self-paced learning materials, including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

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
SIRXOHS001A Apply safe working practices.