SHBBNLS011 — Use electric file equipment for nail services
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What an assessment for SHBBNLS011 must cover
46 assessable components: 5 elements (21 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 17 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 electric nail service requirements with client.
- 1.3Identify contraindications to nail file services, and refer client to appropriate professional as required.
- 1.4Identify conditions and client characteristics relevant to nail file services and discuss treatment and product effects with client.
- 1.5Design treatment plan, confirm with client and record.
2 Prepare for electric nail filing.
- 2.1Prepare treatment area and equipment according to organisational procedures.
- 2.2Present self, according to organisational policy.
- 2.3Select products and equipment and personal protective equipment.
- 2.4Maintain posture to minimise fatigue and risk of injury during treatment.
- 2.5Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process.
- 2.6Comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements.
3 Use electric file equipment.
- 3.1Sanitise and prepare client nails for service.
- 3.2Complete electric file service according to manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets at appropriate stages in nail service.
- 3.3Modify technique for use of electric nail file according to client needs and treatment plan.
4 Review service.
- 4.1Seek client feedback, revise and record treatment plan.
- 4.2Recommend home care, products and future services.
- 4.3Update treatment plan and rebook client as required.
5 Clean service area.
- 5.1Remove used towels and clean surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 5.2Clean and disinfect electrical file equipment.
- 5.3Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.
- 5.4Dispose of general waste to minimise negative environmental impacts according to organisational policies and procedures.
Performance evidence
- 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.
Knowledge evidence
- 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.
Foundation skills
- Reading skills to:: interpret and follow manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets for safe use of cleaning and nail products and electric nail file 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 electric file nail equipment with a range of bits; 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 SHBBNLS011 need to cover?
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