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.
Relevant legislationand 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 selection of advanced nail products
workplace electrical equipment range and manufacturer instructions
workplace time frame allocated for service
methods of venting air
temperature and air currents.
Treatment plan may include:
nail designs
selection of colours
areas requiring special treatment
products
tools and equipment
follow-up procedures.
Contraindications may include:
bacterial, viral or fungal infections
warts
inflamed skin
visible non-normal nails
rashes.
Appropriate professional may include:
medical practitioner
complementary therapist.
Nail designs must include:
stencilling
free form art designs
two or more colours
gel or acrylic colour design or art
mixed media (a minimum of four different mediums).
Nail designs may include:
3-D design both on top of nail and encased within nail
using both acrylic and mixed media.
Advanced nail art products may include:
coloured gel art products
embedded acrylic art products
acrylic colour and glitter products
coloured nail tips
glass clear tips
pre-designed nail art tips
coloured monomer
art paints and art polish
art pens or stripers
Mylar (various sizes)
crushed shell
glitters (various sizes and shapes)
micro beads
soft foil
dried flowers
Fimo shapes
airbrushing paints
friskets
stencils and masks
nail coverings.
Equipment may include:
separate product application brushes for gel or acrylic
gel ultraviolet (UV) light
marbelizing tool
dappen dish
desk mats
hand painting nail art brushes
art pens or stripers
branding tools and pattern design cutters
electric file and engraving bit
airbrush gun
compressor
scissors
airbrush cleaning apparatus.
Personal protective equipment may include:
face masks
goggles
gloves.
Product recommendations may include:
airbrush top coat
home-care nail products, such as:
buffers and files
cuticle oil or cream
polish
polish remover
hand cream
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 in regard to applying advanced nail art
recognising and managing contraindications and adverse effects
analysing clients' nails and planning and selecting:
finished design
colour combinations
type of advanced nail art product and equipment to be used
areas requiring corrective or remedial services
applying a variety of advanced nail art techniques, products and mediums according to the nail art design
effective time management and control of waste throughout service
evaluating an advanced nail art service and advising 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 advanced nail art area, which includes as a minimum:
effective exhaust system for nail chemical fumes
manicure table
operator chair
client chair
nail table lamp
implement sanitising tray
hand and nail sanitiser at each table
desk mats
desk lamp
desk towels
brushes
electric file and engraving bit
airbrush gun
scissors
tweezers
marbiliser
dotter.
personal protective equipment, including disposable gloves
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 advanced nail art 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:
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:
developing nail designs
selecting advanced nail art products and equipment according to agreed treatment plan
safely applying advanced nail art products and equipment according to manufacturer instructions to create freehand and stencilled designs
disposing of waste according to policies and procedures
advising clients on maintenance requirements for decorated nails
written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner, to assess knowledge and understanding of providing advanced nail art services, including maintenance advice and relevant legislation
completion of self-paced learning materials, including personal reflection and feedback from a trainer, coach or supervisor.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SIBBNLS205A Apply nail art
SIBBNLS206A Use electric file equipment for nails.