44 Outcome 2 Be able to provide nail art services You can: h. State how to communicate and behave <strong>in</strong> a professional manner i. Describe health and safety work<strong>in</strong>g practices j. State the importance of position<strong>in</strong>g yourself and the client correctly throughout the treatment k. State the importance of us<strong>in</strong>g products, tools, equipment and techniques to suit client treatment needs and nail conditions l. Describe how treatments can be adapted to suit client treatment needs and nail conditions m. State the contra-actions that may occur dur<strong>in</strong>g and follow<strong>in</strong>g treatments and how to respond n. State the importance of complet<strong>in</strong>g the treatment to the satisfaction of the client o. State the importance of complet<strong>in</strong>g treatment records p. State the aftercare advice that should be provided q. Describe diseases and disorders of the nail r. Describe the structure and functions of the nail *Assessor <strong>in</strong>itials to be <strong>in</strong>serted if orally questioned. Requirements highlighted <strong>in</strong> white are assessed <strong>in</strong> the external paper. UV20472 Portfolio reference/ Assessor <strong>in</strong>itials*
Unit content This section provides guidance on the recommended knowledge and skills required to enable you to achieve each of the learn<strong>in</strong>g outcomes <strong>in</strong> this unit. Your tutor/assessor will ensure you have the opportunity to cover all of the unit content. Outcome 1: Be able to prepare for nail art treatments Management of health and safety at work: Clean up spillages, report slippery surfaces, remove/report obstacles, ensure good all round access to trolleys and equipment, sterilise/dis<strong>in</strong>fect tools, equipment and work surfaces, wear personal protective equipment. Manual handl<strong>in</strong>g – mov<strong>in</strong>g stock, lift<strong>in</strong>g, work<strong>in</strong>g heights, unpack<strong>in</strong>g, posture, deportment, balance weight, preserve back, prevent slouch<strong>in</strong>g. Towels – clean for every client, place dirty towels <strong>in</strong> covered b<strong>in</strong>. Employer responsibility: Current and valid liability <strong>in</strong>surance, display health and safety rules (cover<strong>in</strong>g staff, employees, clients and fire evacuation), provide regular tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, accurate record keep<strong>in</strong>g, monitor<strong>in</strong>g. Hazards: Someth<strong>in</strong>g with potential to cause harm, requir<strong>in</strong>g immediate attention, level of responsibility, report, nom<strong>in</strong>ated personnel, duty to recognise/deal with hazards. Risk: Likelihood of a hazard happen<strong>in</strong>g, risk assessment, determ<strong>in</strong>e the level of risk, preventative measures, reduce a potentially harmful situation, judgement of salon hazards, who/what is at risk, level of risk, <strong>in</strong>terpret results, conclusions, record f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs, regular reviews. Reasons for risk assessment: Staff, visitors, client health and safety, safe environment, m<strong>in</strong>imise hazards and risks, requirement of legislation. Hygiene: General – sterilise and sanitise tools, dis<strong>in</strong>fect work surfaces, cover cuts and abrasions, sanitise therapist’s hands before and after treatments, sanitise with sprays and gels, clean towels between clients, place dirty towels <strong>in</strong> covered b<strong>in</strong>, use disposable towels, dispense products with a spatula, pump or spray, use disposables wherever possible, no smok<strong>in</strong>g, personal hygiene, replace loose lids, uncapped bottles and pots. Technician posture and deportment: Correct posture when sitt<strong>in</strong>g, lift<strong>in</strong>g and carry<strong>in</strong>g, work<strong>in</strong>g methods to avoid Repetitive Stra<strong>in</strong> Injury (RSI), hand exercises, stand<strong>in</strong>g posture, even weight distribution, client comfort, ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> modesty, client correctly positioned to get maximum benefit from treatment, ensure technician position<strong>in</strong>g delivers appropriate techniques, appropriate space between client and technician, prevent <strong>in</strong>jury, optimum results, allow for visual checks. Environmental conditions: Clean and hygienic, height adjustable chair, correct posture, correct couch height, light<strong>in</strong>g, ventilation, noise, music, temperature, ambience, no trail<strong>in</strong>g wires, no obstructions, tools and equipment <strong>in</strong> a safe work<strong>in</strong>g position for technician. Client preparation: Protect client cloth<strong>in</strong>g, ensure client positioned correctly and comfortably, respect privacy and modesty. Communication: Verbal – speak<strong>in</strong>g manner and tone, UV20472 45