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.
Relevant legislation may include:
federal, state or territory, and local health and hygiene legislation and regulations
occupational health and safety.
Workplace policies and procedures may include:
health and hygiene
comfort and privacy
designated time frames for the completion of service
environmental protection practices, such as:
waste minimisation
recycling
reuse
energy efficiency, e.g. electricity saving devices and practices
waste disposal
resource management
water efficiency.
Main functions and role of the skin on the hands and feet may include:
gross anatomy of skin
major features of skin of hands and feet.
Structure and function of the lower arms and legs may include:
bones of arm, forearm and hand
bones of lower leg and foot
functions of bones
muscles of forearm and hand
muscles of lower leg and foot
functions of skeletal muscle
blood supply for forearm and hand
blood supply for lower leg and foot.
Appearance and gross anatomy of normal human skin and nails may include:
structural features of natural nail
skin surrounding natural nail
growth and development of natural nail
factors that effect natural nail growth
normal appearance of natural nails
effects of health and disease on nails.
Common contraindications to health and outcomes must include:
skin or nail disorders or diseases
allergic reactions
bruising or swelling
areas exhibiting loss of tactile sensation
cuts or abrasions
recent operations
areas of recent fractures or sprains
health and the nail:
diabetes
blood disorders and diseases
contraindications of products used in combination or with other services.
Appropriate professionals may include:
medical practitioner
podiatrist
complementary therapist.
Common problems of the skin and nails may include:
contagious disorders:
bacterial, viral or fungal infections
warts
Tinea Pedis
Tinea Unguium
papalomas
paronychia
non-contagious hand, foot or nail disorders:
natural nail separation (onycholysis)
splinter haemorrhage
white spots (leuconychia)
corrugated furrows
split or brittle nails
hang nails
bruised nails
onychophagy (bitten nails)
blisters
calluses
heel fissures
bunions
hammer toes
corns
dermatitis
circulatory problems
eggshell nails
congenital or trauma-induced nail malformations.
Effects of ingredients in a range of natural and artificial nail treatment products may include:
effects on nails of a range of nail products
main ingredients in a range of nail products
pH range of human skin, nails and manicure and pedicare products.
Provision of post-treatment advice may include:
lifestyle changes:
sun protection
skin care
effects of nutrition on skin and nails
retail product advice
home-care advice for artificial nail treatments
advice on further services.

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 workplace policies and procedures
applying federal, state or territory, and local health and hygiene requirements and regulations and skin penetration legislation
applying principles of nail science as they apply to nail or beauty treatments, including:
structure and function of lower arms and legs as they relate to manicure and pedicare services
appearance and gross anatomy of normal human skin
appearance and gross anatomy of normal human nails
skin and nail disorders
contraindications to natural nail or artificial nail treatments
effects of ingredients in a range of treatment products for both natural and artificial nails on natural nails
applying a range of natural and artificial nail treatments
providing home-care advice for artificial nail services.
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:
an environment, which includes as a minimum:
text and online resources
natural and artificial products from a comprehensive professional nail services range
relevant workplace documentation including:
manufacturer's equipment instructions
product instructions
manufacturer safety data sheets
workplace policies and manuals
a range clients with common nail disorders who are seeking nail treatments.
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:
applying knowledge of structure of the skin and nails during natural and artificial nail services
promoting skin and health care
written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner, to assess knowledge and understanding of principles of nail science as they apply to nail or beauty treatments
completion of workplace documentation relevant to nail treatments
third-party reports from experienced beauty professionals in the workplace.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SIBBNLS202A Provide manicure and pedicare services
SIBBNLS203A Apply ultraviolet gel nail enhancement
SIBBNLS204A Apply acrylic nail enhancement.