SHBBNLS011 - Use electric file equipment for nail services

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Unit code: SHBBNLS011 | 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 use electric file equipment in conjunction with artificial nail applications.
It requires the ability to consult with clients, select from a range of bits and use electric file equipment to prepare for or modify an artificial nail application. The electric file nail service can be an individual service or form part of a series of services.
This unit applies to nail technicians, beauticians and beauty therapist in beauty and nail salons. In this environment they interpret observations and information following known routines in order to safely use electric nail files.

Assessment

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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 a total of six nail services using an electric nail file for clients requiring one or more of the following services:
• preparation for French backfills
• preparation for infill or refills
• shortening and reshaping nails
• refining enhancement surface
• design and record treatment plan for each client specifying details of:
• adverse reactions
• after-care advice
• areas requiring special treatment
• client feedback
• contraindications
• design
• nails analysis
• tools and equipment
• adjust electric file equipment operating range:
• hand piece:
• position
• pressure
• range of bits and burs
• speed
• demonstrate safe use of electricity when operating electric file.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
• state or territory and local health and hygiene regulations and requirements relevant to nail services
• organisational policies and procedures relevant to nail services:
• client record management
• dust extraction
• equipment use and maintenance
• incident reporting
• linen use and laundry procedures
• methods of venting air
• personal hygiene and presentation
• presentation of treatment area
• safe use of chemicals
• use of personal protective equipment for client and operator:
• dust masks
• gloves
• goggles
• waste disposal
• work health and safety
• scope of practice as it applies to nail 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 electric file 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
• non-normal skin around nail
• appearance of skin and nail disorders, and relationship to electric file services
• adverse effects to electrical nail file service
• electric file equipment characteristics and use:
• variable speed electric file
• burs or bits:
• diamond
• carbide
• sanding bands and mandrel
• various styles of chuck, revs per minute (RPM), range or speed versus variable speed
• effect of RPM and torque, and their relationship to clients treatment plan
• electric file maintenance, cleaning and care
• structural and aesthetic requirements for artificial nails
• effects, advantages and disadvantages of using electrical equipment
• safety aspects of electric file use:
• on client nails so there is no damage to nail plate
• operation and maintenance of electrical equipment
• safe and environmentally effective methods of venting nail chemical fumes
• safety data sheets requirements, location and use in salon
• sustainable operating procedures for the conservation of product, water and power
• aftercare advice, products and future service to maintain nail care.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by VU Polytechnic 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:
Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
SHB40121 | Certificate iv | Duration:
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
SHB50121 | Diploma | Duration:

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