SHBBNLS009 — Apply acrylic nail enhancements

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What an assessment for SHBBNLS009 must cover

108 assessable components: 6 elements (25 performance criteria), 29 performance evidence and 50 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 treatment requirements with client.
1.3Identify contraindications to acrylic nail services and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
1.4Identify conditions and client characteristics relevant to acrylic nail services and discuss treatment and product effects with client.
1.5Conduct patch test as required and record outcomes.
1.6Confirm treatment, develop or update treatment plan, obtain client consent and record details.

2 Prepare for acrylic nail service.

2.1Prepare treatment area and equipment.
2.2Present self according to organisational policy.
2.3Select products and equipment and personal protection equipment.
2.4Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.

3 Remove acrylic enhancements.

3.1Position self to minimise fatigue and risk of injury.
3.2Buff or soak grown out, damaged, and chipped acrylic enhancements.
3.3Remove acrylic enhancements as per treatment plan and manufacturer instructions.
3.4Comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements.

4 Apply, refill or repair acrylic nails.

4.1Shape and prepare nail plate for acrylic application.
4.2Apply acrylic nail products according to manufacturer instructions and treatment plan.
4.3Modify application technique and products as required.
4.4Complete acrylic nail enhancements according to treatment plan and client’s needs.

5 Review service.

5.1Seek client feedback, revise and record treatment plan.
5.2Advise client of maintenance requirements.
5.3Recommend aftercare, products, and future services.
5.4Update treatment plan and rebook client as required.

6 Clean service area.

6.1Remove used towels and clean surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
6.2Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.
6.3Dispose of general waste to minimise negative environmental impacts according to organisational policies and procedures.

Performance evidence

communicate, follow and adjust treatment plans and provide six nail enhancements for clients which include two of each of the following acrylic enhancements services:
French, natural and colour finishes
overlays
sculptured nails using sculpting forms
for each of the above, provide acrylic nail enhancements with:
structural integrity
smooth surface
suitability for client’s nail shape
minimal damage to natural nails
provide maintenance acrylic nail services that demonstrate each of the following at least once:
French backfills
blending regrowth lines
correcting side walls of extensions
rebalancing stress curves
refining enhancements surfaces
repairing damaged, chipped or broken acrylic
complete at least three removals of acrylic products with minimal damage to natural nails
develop and update treatment plans and records for each client specifying details of:
adverse reactions
after-care advice
areas requiring special treatment
client feedback
colours used
contraindications
nails analysis
required services
treatment sequence
type of acrylic enhancement
treatment duration.

Knowledge evidence

state or territory and local health and hygiene regulations and requirements relevant to providing acrylic nail enhancement services
organisational policies and procedures relevant to providing acrylic nail enhancement 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 acrylic nail enhancements:
when to refer clients to other practitioners
importance of not stating a diagnosis of a contraindicatio n
growth, shape, and functions of nails
contraindications which prevent treatment or require referral to health practitioners and relationship to acrylic nail 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 from ineffective application or removal of enhancements
abnormal skin around nail
appearance of skin and nail disorders and relationship to acrylic nail services
adverse effects of acrylic products and how to modify treatment or provide remedial action:
allergy to product
damage to natural nail due to poor application or removal technique
product discolouration
natural nail separation
product peeling
product reaction to temperature
pseudomonas (bacterial infection)
acrylic products properties, chemical components, and their effects on natural nails:
primers
acrylic nail removers
dehydrators
nail adhesives
monomers
polymers
various styles of tips
impact of chemicals in acrylic nail products and techniques to minimise over-exposure and injury
safe and environmentally effective methods of venting nail chemical fumes
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 for the maintenance of acrylic nail enhancement.

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 acrylic application tools use client software to update client notes, rebook client for future treatment, record stock data and product purchases.

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