Apply gel nail enhancements

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:03 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
SHBBNLS002

State Code
AVG42

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
25/09/2015

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

29/01/2016

Field of Education

110301 - Beauty Therapy

Original Release Date

29/01/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply, maintain and remove gel nails to meet client needs.It requires the ability to consult with clients, select suitable products and techniques, and apply gel nail enhancements that include overlays, colour gel, refills, tips, and French. The gel nail enhancement service can be an individual service or form part of a series of services. This unit applies to 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 across a range of nail products and application techniques. 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 Develop, or access and review client treatment plan.
1.2 Discuss treatment requirements with client.
1.3 Identify contraindications to gel nail services and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
1.4 Identify conditions and client characteristics relevant to gel nail services and discuss with client treatment and product effects.
1.5 Conduct patch test as required and record outcomes.
1.6 Design treatment plan, confirm with client and record.

2. Prepare for gel nail service.

2.1 Check treatment area, equipment and self.
2.2 Select products, equipment and personal protective equipment.
2.3 Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.

3. Remove gel enhancements.

3.1 Confirm gel removal needs with client.
3.2 Position self to minimise fatigue and risk of injury.
3.3 Buff or soak grown out, damaged, and chipped gel enhancements.
3.4 Complete gel enhancement removal according to client treatment plan.

4. Apply, refill or repair gel nails.

4.1 Cleanse and prepare nails according to manufacturer recommendations and treatment plan.
4.2 Apply gel nail products according to manufacturer instructions.
4.3 Adjust application technique and products as required.
4.4 Complete gel enhancements for finger nails or toe nails according to treatment plan

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
D4779	SIBBNLS203A	Apply ultraviolet gel nail enhancement	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
ODR30	SHBBNLS008	Apply gel and dip powder nail enhancements	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AWO5	SHB40115	Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy	Qualification
AWO9	SHB30315	Certificate III in Nail Technology	Qualification