SHBBNLS010 - Apply nail art

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Unit code: SHBBNLS010 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
N/A
Location
City Campus
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply a range of nail art designs.
It requires the ability to consult with clients, select suitable products and techniques, and apply hand painted designs, decals, or jewellery for finger or toe nails. The nail art service can be an individual service or form part of a series of services.
This unit applies to nail technicians and beauticians and beauty therapist in beauty and nail salons. In this environment they make routine service decisions within a defined range and have knowledge and skills of a variety of nail art 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.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

  • provide six quality nail services for clients that cumulatively include each of the following nail art techniques:
    -decals
    -hand painted designs
    -nail coverings
    -jewellery including:
    -diamantes
    -studs
    -charms
    -glitter
    -marble nail art
  • design and record nail art plans for each client specifying details of:
    -adverse reactions
    -after-care advice
    -areas requiring special treatment
    -client feedback
    -colours and jewellery used
    -contraindications
    -design
    -nails analysis
    -range and variety of nail art
    -tools and equipment.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

  • state or territory and local health and hygiene regulations and requirements relevant to nail art services
  • organisational policies and procedures relevant to nail art services:
    -client record management
    -equipment use and maintenance
    -incident reporting
    -linen use and laundry procedures
    -personal hygiene and presentation
    -presentation of treatment area
    -safe use of chemicals
    -waste disposal
    -work health and safety
  • scope of practice as it applies to nail art services:
    -when to refer clients to other practitioners
    -importance of not stating a diagnosis of a contraindication
    -appearance and gross anatomy of skin and nails
    -growth, shape, and functions of nails
  • contraindications which prevent treatment or require referral to health practitioners and relationship to nail art services:
    -allergic reactions
    -bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infections
    -bruising or swelling around nail
    -contraindications of products used in combination or with other services
    -damaged natural nails
    -abnormal skin around nail
    -appearance of skin and nail disorders and relationship to nail art services
    -effect of changes created by complementary nail shapes and nail art designs
    -effects and benefits of organisation range of nail art products
    -ingredients and effects of products used for nail art
    -care and cleaning requirements for nail art equipment, implements and service area
    -adverse effects of nail art products
    -safety data sheet requirements, location and use in salon
    -sustainable operating procedures for the conservation of product, water and power
    -aftercare advice, products and future services to maintain nail art.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the VUPolytechnic and/or via the VU Polytechnic e-learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate III in Beauty Services
SHB30121 | Certificate iii | Duration:

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