SHBBNLS007 — Provide manicure and pedicare services

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What an assessment for SHBBNLS007 must cover

47 assessable components: 5 elements (25 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 14 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Establish client priorities.

1.1Access and review client treatment plan if available.
1.2Discuss requirements with client to identify priorities.
1.3Identify conditions and client characteristics relevant to hand and foot services and recommend appropriate services or advice.
1.4Identify contraindications to nail services and refer client to appropriate professional, as required.
1.5Design treatment plan, confirm with client and record.

2 Prepare for nail service.

2.1Check readiness of treatment area and availability of equipment.
2.2Present self, according to organisational policy.
2.3Select products, equipment and personal protective equipment.
2.4Maintain posture to minimise fatigue and risk of injury during treatment.
2.5Prepare client for service according to organisational procedures.
2.6Use energy, water, products and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.
2.7Comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements.

3 Provide nail service.

3.1Sanitise client hands or feet.
3.2File nails according to treatment plan, minimising damage to natural nail.
3.3Soak feet and exfoliate hard skin as required.
3.4Soak nails and treat cuticles as required.
3.5Massage lower arms and hands or lower legs and feet.
3.6Apply mask and other specialised products as required.
3.7Apply preparatory products, nail polish and finishing products as required.

4 Review service.

4.1Seek client feedback and update treatment plan.
4.2Provide aftercare advice and recommend products and future services.
4.3Update treatment plan and records, and rebook as required.

5 Clean treatment area.

5.1Remove used towels and clean surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
5.2Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.
5.3Dispose of general waste to minimise negative environmental impacts according to organisational policies and procedure.

Performance evidence

provide five manicure and five pedicare treatments to clients suitable for the established client treatment objective, and which cumulatively include appropriate selection and application of each of the following: - buffing - callous removal - coloured nail varnish application - cuticle care - exfoliation - French polish application - mask - massage hands and feet using different massage movements: - effleurage - petrissage - nail shaping
develop or update treatment plans and records for each client specifying details of: - after-care advice - areas requiring special treatment - client feedback - colours used - contraindications - nails analysis - products used - required services - treatment duration and sequence
list relevant practitioners for client referral in the case of contraindications
recognise skin and nail conditions and recommend treating products and home care routines to three clients.

Knowledge evidence

state or territory and local council health and hygiene regulations and requirements relevant to providing manicure and pedicare services
organisational policies and procedures relevant to the provision of manicure and pedicare services: - client record management - equipment use and maintenance - incident reporting - linen use and laundry procedures - personal hygiene and presentation - presentation of treatment area - waste disposal - work health and safety
scope of practice as it applies to manicure and pedicare services: - when to refer clients to other practitioners - importance of not stating a diagnosis of a contraindication
other practitioners and relationship to nail services: - complementary practitioner - medical practitioner - podiatrist
appearance and gross anatomy of skin surrounding natural nail
anatomy and physiology of nails: - structure, growth, shape, and functions of nails - nail strength and flexibility - factors that affect normal nail growth - effects of diseases on healthy nails
anatomy and physiology of lower arms and hands: - bones: - radius - ulna - carpals - metacarpals - phalanges - muscles: - extensors - flexors - pronators - blood supply
anatomy and physiology of lower legs and feet: - bones: - tibia - fibula - talus - metatarsals - phalanges - muscles: - gastrocnemius - soleus - tibialis anterior - foot muscles - blood supply
skin and nail conditions which modify treatment and their relationship to nail services: - non-contagious hand, foot or nail disorders: - Beau’s lines - blisters - bruised nails - bunions - calluses - circulatory problems - corns - corrugated furrows - dermatitis - discoloured nails - eggshell nails - habit tic - hammer toes - hangnails - heel fissures - koilonychias - leukonychia - onychauxis - onychocryptosis - onycholysis - onychophagy - onychorrhexis - onychatrophia - pterygium - splinter haemorrhage - split or brittle nails - trauma induced nail malformations
contraindications which prevent treatment or require referral to health practitioners and relationship to manicure and pedicare services: - allergic reactions - areas exhibiting loss of tactile sensation - bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infections - bruising or swelling - cuts or abrasions - diabetics - recent fractures or sprains - recent operations - infectious contraindications and required action steps: - paronychia - tinea pedis - tinea unguium - verruca vulgaris
specialised nail products properties, chemical components, and their effects on nails and skin: - base coat - cuticle care - drier - exfoliants - hands and feet soaking products - masks - massage mediums - moisturisers - nail hardeners - nail polish removers - nail polishes - quick dry - thinner - top coat - adverse reactions to nail products
pH range of human skin, nails and manicure and pedicure treatment products
sustainable operating procedures for the conservation of product, water and power
aftercare advice, products and future services to maintain hand, foot and nail care.

Foundation skills

Reading skills to:: interpret and follow manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets for safe use of cleaning and treatment products and equipment.
Oral communication skills to:: use effective questioning and active listening techniques to consult with client, confirm requirements and monitor service outcomes.
Numeracy skills to:: calculate product quantities, time and price.
Technology skills to:: use client software to update client notes, rebook client for future treatment, record stock data and product purchases.

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What does an assessment tool for SHBBNLS007 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SHBBNLS007 needs to address all 47 unit components: 5 elements with 25 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 14 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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