SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 ( )

SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) Version 1.0 (May 2016) Qualification HandBook

Qualification at a glance Subject area Beauty City & Guilds number 6011 Entry requirements Assessment types Approvals Support materials Registration and certification None Portfolio; Short Answer; Multiple Choice; Assignment Approval application required Assignment/Assessment guide for centres; Assessment pack Consult the Walled Garden/Online Catalogue for last dates Title and level City & Guilds number Accreditation number Level 3 SVQ in Nail Services 6011-04 G9W7 23 SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 2

Contents Qualification at a glance 2 Contents 3 1 Introduction 5 Structure 6 2 Centre requirements 7 Approval 7 Resource requirements 7 Learner entry requirements 7 3 Delivering the qualification 9 Initial assessment and induction 9 Support materials 9 4 Assessment 10 Summary of assessment methods 10 Assessment Types 10 Assessment strategy 12 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) 13 5 Units 14 Units 14 Unit numbering 14 Unit 308 Contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business (CHB18) 15 Unit 311 Enhance and maintain nails using liquid and powder (SKANS7) 19 Unit 312 Enhance and maintain nails using light cured gel (SKANS9) 28 Unit 313 Enhance and maintain nails using wraps (SKANS8) 37 Unit 314 Maintain and finish nail overlays using an electric file (SKANS10) 45 Unit 315 Design and create nail art (SKANS11) 52 Unit 316 Create airbrush designs for nails (SKANS12) 59 Unit 317 Develop a range of creative nail designs (SKANS13) 66 Unit 404 Contribute to the planning and implementation of promotional activities (CHB17) 72 Unit 202 Enhance the appearance of the eyebrows (SKABT5) 77 Unit 203 Enhance the appearance of the eyelashes (SKABT6) 84 Unit 210 Provide self-tanning services (SKABT24) 92 Appendix 1 Values 100 SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 3

Dummy Front Matter Cha pter Title - please do not include in out put Appendix 2 Behaviours 101 Appendix 3 Skills 102 Appendix 4 Glossary 103 Appendix 5 Useful contacts 106 SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 4

1 Introduction This document tells you what you need to do to deliver the qualification: Area Who is the qualification for? The SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 is designed for learners who work in or wish to pursue a career in the nail services. The SVQ provides the necessary skills and knowledge that prove occupational competence as a senior nail technician. What does the qualification cover? This qualification allows candidates to learn, develop and practice the skills required to provide a range of beauty therapy services. The SVQ covers a range of skills and knowledge such as enhancing and maintaining nails using light cured gel, liquid and powder, nail wraps as well as designing and creating nail art and airbrush designs. Is it part of an apprenticeship framework or initiative? Who did we develop the qualification with? What opportunities for progression are there? No. This qualification has been developed with habia. Learners to progress into employment or to the following City & Guilds qualification: Level 4 Diploma in Management and Advanced Techniques in the Hair and Beauty Industry SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 5

Structure To achieve the City & Guilds SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6, learners must achieve the 3 mandatory units and 4 optional units. City & Guilds unit number Unit title SCQF credit SCQF Level Mandatory 311 Enhance and maintain nails using liquid and powder 312 Enhance and maintain nails using light cured gel 404 Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of promotional activities 11 6 11 6 10 6 Optional 308 Contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business 313 Enhance and maintain nails using wraps 314 Maintain and finish nail overlays using an electric file 7 6 10 6 8 6 315 Design and create nail art 9 6 316 Create airbrush designs for nails 317 Develop a range of creative nail designs 9 6 8 7 Additional - may be taken in addition to the mandatory and optional units 202 Enhance the appearance of the eyebrows 203 Enhance the appearance of the eyelashes 4 5 5 5 210 Provide self-tanning services 3 5 SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 6

2 Centre requirements Approval If your Centre is approved to offer the qualification 3011-09/3009-93 SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 you can apply for the new 6011-04/6011-95 SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 approval using the fast track approval form, available from the City & Guilds website. Centres should use the fast track form if: there have been no changes to the way the qualifications are delivered, and they meet all of the approval criteria in the fast track form guidance notes. Fast track approval is available for 12 months from the launch of the qualification. After 12 months, the Centre will have to go through the standard Qualification Approval Process. The centre is responsible for checking that fast track approval is still current at the time of application. To offer this qualification, new centres will need to gain both centre and qualification approval. Please refer to the City & Guilds Centre Manual for further information. Centre staff should familiarise themselves with the structure, content and assessment requirements of the qualification before designing a course programme. Resource requirements Centre staffing Staff delivering this qualification must be able to demonstrate that they meet the following occupational expertise requirements. They should: hold a SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 or equivalent have recent relevant experience in the specific area they will be assessing have credible experience of providing training The assessor must: hold, or be working towards a valid assessors' qualification based on LSIS, formally LLCC, Learning and Development National Occupational Standards (2010) have an in-depth technical knowledge of the qualification complete a minimum of 30 CPD hours per annum (1 Sep-31 Aug). Centre staff may undertake more than one role, eg tutor and assessor or internal quality assurer, but cannot internally quality assure their own assessments. Please refer to the Assessor Guide document for details on the role of the supervisors and managers as witnesses. Learner entry requirements City & Guilds does not set entry requirements for this qualification. However, centres must ensure that candidates have the potential and opportunity to gain the qualification successfully. SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 7

Age restrictions The SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 is not approved for use by candidates under the age of 16, and City & Guilds cannot accept any registrations for candidates in this age group. Centres and candidates should be fully aware of minimum age requirements and any implications on completing assessments. SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 8

3 Delivering the qualification Initial assessment and induction An initial assessment of each candidate should be made before the start of their programme to identify: if the candidate has any specific training needs support and guidance they may need when working towards their qualifications any units they have already completed, or credit they have accumulated which is relevant to the qualifications the appropriate type and level of qualification. If the candidate understands the people involved in the assessment and how to evidence their performance at work and compile a portfolio of evidence We recommend that centres provide an induction programme so the candidate fully understands the requirements of the qualifications, their responsibilities as a candidate, and the responsibilities of the centre. This information can be recorded on a learning contract. Support materials The following resources are available for these qualifications: Description Assignment/Assessment guide for centres Assessment pack How to access www.cityandguilds.com www.cityandguilds.com Recording documents Candidates and centres may decide to use a paper-based or electronic method of recording evidence. Copies of City & Guilds recording documents can be downloaded from the City & Guilds website. City & Guilds endorses several eportfolio systems, including our own, Learning Assistant, an easyto-use and secure online tool to support and evidence learners progress towards achieving qualifications. Further details are available at: www.cityandguilds.com/eportfolios. SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 9

4 Assessment Summary of assessment methods Candidates must: have a completed portfolio of evidence for each unit have achieved/completed the essential knowledge and understanding requirements Assessment Types Unit Title Assessment method Where to obtain assessment materials Cross unit knowledge 308 Contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business 311 Enhance and maintain nails using liquid and powder 312 Enhance and maintain nails using light cured gel Externally set online test OR paper-based short answer question test Portfolio and Assignment Portfolio and Online test OR paperbased short answer question test Portfolio and Online test OR paperbased short answer question test Online test number 6011-690 Short answer papers and marking guides available on City & Guilds website Assignment available on City & Guilds website Online test number 6011-611 Short answer papers and marking guides available on City & Guilds website Online test number 6011-612 Short answer papers and marking guides available on City & Guilds website SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 10

Unit Title Assessment method Where to obtain assessment materials 313 Enhance and maintain nails using wraps Portfolio and Online test OR paperbased short answer question test 314 Maintain and finish nail overlays using an electric file Portfolio and Online test OR paperbased short answer question test 315 Design and create nail art Portfolio and Assignment 316 Create airbrush designs for nails Portfolio and Online test OR paperbased short answer question test 317 Develop a range of creative nail designs Portfolio and Assignment Online test number 6011-613 Short answer papers and marking guides available on City & Guilds website Online test number 6011-614 Short answer papers and marking guides available on City & Guilds website Assignment available on City & Guilds website Online test number 6011-616 Short answer papers and marking guides available on City & Guilds website Assignment available on City & Guilds website 404 Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of promotional activities Additional units Portfolio and Assignment Assignment available on City & Guilds website 202 Enhance the appearance of the eyebrows Portfolio and Externally set online test OR paper-based short answer question test Online test number 6011-502 Short answer papers and marking guides SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 11

Unit Title Assessment method Where to obtain assessment materials available on City & Guilds website 203 Enhance the appearance of the eyelashes Portfolio and Externally set online test OR paper-based short answer question test 210 Provide self-tanning services Portfolio and Externally set online test OR paper-based short answer question test Online test number 6011-503 Short answer papers and marking guides available on City & Guilds website Online test number 6011-510 Short answer papers and marking guides available on City & Guilds website Assessment strategy The assessment strategy for this qualification has been produced in partnership with industry, awarding organisations and habia. It outlines the principles and requirements to be applied to assessment of performance and competence, and knowledge and understanding for this qualification. All of the information from the strategy can be found in the Qualification Handbook and the Assignment/Assessment guide for centres documents, in addition a full copy of the strategy can be downloaded from the habia website. The strategy specifies the evidence requirements for each unit. These are included in the supporting evidence section of each unit in the handbook. The strategy specifies that candidates must sit externally set questions for the following units: City & Guilds Unit Number NOS Reference SCQF Level Unit Title SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 12

City & Guilds Unit Number NOS Reference SCQF Level Unit Title n/a Cross unit knowledge test City & Guilds has also produced assessments for all the remaining units. For more information on how this qualification is assessed, please refer to the Assessor Guide document. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process which makes use of evidence of a learner s previous non-certificated achievements to demonstrate competence or achievement within a unit or qualification. RPL allows an individual to avoid unnecessary learning, meaning that they can present for summative assessment without repeating learning in areas where they will be able to show that they can meet the learning outcome(s). It remains the role of assessors and quality assurance staff to ensure that evidence for RPL meets the relevant outcomes of the qualification. The centre manual contains further information on RPL. SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 13

5 Units Units The qualifications comprise of a number of units. A unit describes what is expected of a competent person in particular aspects of his/her job. Evidence requirements detail the types of, and a minimum amount of, evidence candidates must produce to demonstrate that they are competent, and the areas of the standards in which performance evidence is essential. The evidence requirements also explain when and under what conditions simulation may be used to generate evidence of performance. statements define the breadth or scope of a learning outcome and its assessment criteria by setting out the various circumstances in which they are to be applied. There are two types of range: practical and knowledge. Practical range is specific to learning outcome which assess competence/practical skills. Knowledge range is specific to learning outcomes which assess knowledge and understanding. The units are underpinned with expected values, behaviours and skills. These are detailed in Appendices 1, 2 and 3. Unit numbering habia unit numbers in the National Occupational Standards begin with either 'BT' for Beauty, or 'NS' for Nails. City & Guilds unit numbers (three digit number placed in front of unit titles in both the handbook and logbooks) are to be used for candidate registration and certification entries. SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 14

Unit 308 Contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business (CHB18) Unit level: SCQF 6 Unit aim: Relationship to NOS: Endorsed by This standard is about the monitoring and effective use of salon resources and meeting productivity and development targets to make a positive contribution to the effectiveness of the business. You are also required to ensure that individuals who may assist you to deliver services to clients work effectively too. SKACHB18 habia 1 Contribute to the effective use and monitoring of resources You must be able to: P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 follow your salon procedures for monitoring the use of resources ensure information relating to stock levels is obtained from colleagues in time to coincide with your salon ordering system use resources in a way which complies with legal and salon requirements use working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices check all deliveries are accurate and complete against order documentation reporting any inaccuracies and or damages identify and resolve any problems with resources within the limits of your authority report any resource problems you cannot resolve to the relevant person make constructive recommendations to improve the use of resources to the relevant person make recommendations which clearly show the benefits of implementing your suggestions ensure records for which you are responsible are accurate, legible and up-to-date (P1) Resources: human stock tools and equipment time 2 Meet productivity and development targets SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 15

You must be able to: P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 set, agree and record your productivity and development targets with the relevant person to meet the needs of the business seek opportunities that will help you to meet your productivity and development targets regularly review and record your progress towards the achievement of your productivity and development targets adjust your activities in a way that will help you to meet your productivity and development targets meet your set productivity and development targets consistently and within the agreed timescale (P11) Productivity and development targets: retail sales technical services personal learning 3 Contribute to the effective use and monitoring of resources You need to know and understand: K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 K8 K9 K10 K11 K12 K13 K14 your salon's requirements relating to the use of the resources in the range the critical aspects of current legal requirements relevant to your business relating to the use of resources current legal requirements relating to the sale of retail goods the different types of working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices your own limits of authority in relation to the use of resources to whom to report recommendations how the effective use of resources contributes to the profitability of the business how salon ordering systems work and how to interpret them the importance of keeping accurate records for the use and monitoring of resources the common problems associated with salon resources and how to resolve them how to present the benefits of recommendations in a positive manner how to negotiate and agree productivity and development targets how to respond positively to negative feedback general principles of time management applicable to the delivery of salon services (K2) Health and safety: Your responsibilities for health and safety as defined by any specific legislation covering your job role - Health and Safety at Work Act - The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrence Regulations (RIDDOR) - The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations - The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 16

(K2) (K4) - The Manual Handling Operations Regulations - The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) - The Electricity at Work Regulations - The Environmental Protection Act - The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations - The Health and Safety (Information for Employees) Regulations Your responsibilities for other additional legislation covering your job role: Data Protection Act Working Time Directives Cosmetic Products Regulations Sale of Goods Act Distance Selling Act Trade Descriptions Act Consumer Protection Legislation Environmental and sustainable working practices: The different types of working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices - reducing waste and managing waste (recycle, reuse, safe disposal) - reducing energy usage (energy efficiency hairdryers, low energy lighting, utilising solar panels) - reducing water usage and other resources - preventing pollution - using disposable items (easy dry towels) - using recycled, eco friendly furniture - using low chemical paint - using organic and allergy free hair products - using ultra-low ammonia hair colourants - using environmentally friendly product packaging - choosing responsible domestic products (Fairtrade tea and coffee) - encouraging carbon reducing journeys to work 4 Meet productivity and development targets You need to know and understand: K15 K16 K17 K18 K19 why it is important to meet your productivity and development targets the consequences of failure to meet your productivity and development targets the types of opportunities that can be used to achieve your productivity and development targets, such as promotion of new products and services, seasonal promotions and special offers why you should regularly review your targets the importance of gaining feedback of your performance and development needs from others SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 17

Unit 308 Supporting Information Contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business (CHB18) Evidence requirements 1. Simulation is not allowed for any performance evidence within this unit. 2. You must practically demonstrate in your everyday work that you have met the standard for contributing to the financial effectiveness of the business. 3. You will need to collect documentary evidence to show you have met all the requirements of the standard. It is unlikely that you will be able to collect sufficient documentary evidence in less than 3 months. 4. From the range, you must show that you have: - monitored and effectively used all the resources listed - set and achieved your productivity targets for technical services and retail sales 5. If the range requirement has not been fully covered by these observations you may be able to provide additional observed evidence. SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 18

Unit 311 Enhance and maintain nails using liquid and powder (SKANS7) Unit level: SCQF 6 Unit aim: This standard is about providing services to enhance, maintain, repair and remove nail enhancements using light cured gel. It covers client consultation, treatment planning and application of nail enhancements to cosmetically improve or camouflage nails using sculpting techniques, tip application and coloured light cured gels. The ability to customise the service and provide aftercare advice to suit individual client needs is also required. To carry out this standard you will need to maintain effective health, safety and hygiene throughout your work. You will also need to maintain your personal appearance and demonstrate effective communication and consultation skills. The main outcomes of the standard are: 1. maintain safe and effective methods of working when enhancing, maintaining and removing light cured gel nail enhancements 2. consult, plan and prepare for light cured gel nail enhancement services 3. sculpt using light cured gel 4. apply tips and light cured gel overlays 5. maintain and remove light cured gel nail enhancements Relationship to NOS: Endorsed by SKANS7 habia 1 Maintain safe and effective methods of working when enhancing, maintaining and removing liquid and powder nail enhancements You must be able to: P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 maintain your responsibilities for health and safety throughout the service prepare your client and yourself to meet legal and organisational requirements position your client to meet the needs of the service ensure your own posture and working methods minimise fatigue and the risk of injury to yourself and others ensure environmental conditions are suitable for the client and the service keep your work area clean and tidy throughout the service use working methods that minimise the risk of cross-infection SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 19

P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 ensure the use of clean equipment and materials promote environmental and sustainable working practices follow workplace and suppliers' or manufacturers' instructions for the safe use of equipment, materials and products dispose of waste materials to meet legal requirements complete the service within a commercially viable time 2 Consult, plan and prepare for liquid and powder nail enhancements services You must be able to: P13 P14 P15 P16 P17 P18 P19 P20 P21 P22 P23 P24 P25 P26 use consultation techniques to determine the client's service plan ensure that informed and signed parental or guardian consent is obtained for minors prior to any service ensure that a parent or guardian is present throughout the service for minors under the age of 16 recognise any contra-indications and take the necessary action agree the nail enhancement service and outcomes that meet the client's needs obtain signed, informed consent from the client prior to carrying out the service cleanse the area to be treated and remove any existing nail finish identify the client's natural nail shape and condition and any enhancement problems select and agree with the client nail enhancements to suit their nail shape and condition confirm the desired nail length and shape with the client use cuticle tools and products to remove excess cuticle, without damaging the surrounding skin prepare the natural nail to ensure maximum adhesion of nail enhancement give your client advice and recommendations on the service provided ensure the client's records are completed and signed by you and the client (P13) (P16) (P20, P21) Consultation techniques: questioning listening visual manual written Necessary action: encouraging the client to seek medical advice explaining why the service cannot be carried out modifying the service Nail shape and condition: bitten hook ski jump discoloured fan misshapen split SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 20

(P20) (P25) Enhancement problems: lifting of product cracking and splitting of product loss of artificial nail structure damage of natural nails Advice and recommendations: suitable aftercare products and their uses avoidance of activities which may cause contra-actions recommended time intervals between services present and future products and services 3 Sculpt using liquid and powder You must be able to: P27 P28 P29 P30 P31 P32 customise and fit the sculpting form to ensure the correct product placement and shape mix the required liquid and powder ratio adapt and combine liquid and powder finish and techniques to cosmetically enhance the client's nail shape and condition apply the product leaving a free margin around the cuticle and side wall area of the nail use filing techniques to create the required balance, shape and length use buffing techniques to create a smooth even surface and shine (P29) (P29) Liquid and powder finish: camouflage French colour Nail shape and condition: bitten hook ski jump discoloured fan misshapen split 4 Apply tips and liquid and powder overlays You must be able to: P33 P34 P35 select and size the tip and customise to suit the client's natural nail adhere the tip to the natural nail cut, shape and blend tips ensuring they are undetectable and there is no damage to the natural nail SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 21

P36 P37 P38 P39 prepare the natural nail surface and apply product leaving a free margin around the cuticle and side wall area adapt and combine liquid and powder finish and techniques to cosmetically enhance the nail shape and condition create the required balance, shape and length using filing techniques create a smooth even surface and high shine finish using buffing techniques (P37) (P37) Liquid and powder finish: camouflage French colour Nail shape and condition: bitten hook ski jump discoloured fan misshapen split 5 Maintain and remove liquid and powder enhancements You must be able to: P40 P41 P42 identify any nail enhancement problems use nail maintenance techniques to restore the nail enhancement to its original condition use removal techniques and ensure the natural nail plate and surrounding skin are free from product and undamaged (P40) (P41) Enhancement problems: lifting of product cracking and splitting of product loss of artificial nail structure damage of natural nails Nail maintenance techniques: infill rebalance reposition of white tip product replacement of overlay repair of overlay 6 Maintain safe and effective methods of working when enhancing, maintaining and removing liquid and powder nail enhancements SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 22

You need to know and understand: K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 K8 K9 K10 K11 K12 K13 your responsibilities for health and safety as defined by any specific legislation covering your job role the legal and organisational requirements for client protection and preparation the legal and organisational requirements for your own personal hygiene, protection and appearance safe positioning techniques for yourself and your client and why using these are important the necessary environmental conditions for services such as heating and ventilation and why these are important why it is important to keep your work area clean and tidy methods of cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation methods of working safely and hygienically and which minimise the risk of cross infection the hazards and risks which exist in your workplace and the safe working practices which you must follow the different types of working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices suppliers' and manufacturers' instructions for the safe use of equipment, materials and products which you must follow the legal requirements for waste disposal the reasons for completing the service in a commercially viable time (K1) (K10) Health and safety: Health and Safety at Work Act The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order The Manual Handling Operations Regulations The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) The Electricity at Work Regulations The Environmental Protection Act The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations The Health and Safety (Information for Employees) Regulations Environmental and sustainable working practices: reducing waste and managing waste (recycle, reuse, safe disposal) reducing energy usage ( energy efficient equipment, low energy lighting, utilising solar panels) reducing water usage and other resources preventing pollution using disposable items using recycled, eco-friendly furniture using low chemical paint using environmentally friendly product packaging choosing responsible domestic products (Fairtrade tea and coffee) encouraging carbon reducing journeys to work SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 23

7 Consult, plan and prepare for liquid and powder nail enhancement services You need to know and understand: K14 K15 K16 K17 K18 K19 K20 K21 K22 K23 K24 K25 K26 K27 K28 the importance of communicating with clients in a professional manner how to complete a consultation taking into account client's diverse needs the legal requirements for providing treatment to minors under 16 years of age the age at which an individual is classed as a minor and how this differs nationally the reasons for agreeing a service that meets the client's needs the legal significance of gaining signed, informed client consent to carry out the service the legislative requirements for storing and protecting client data how to recognise contra-indications that would prevent or restrict the service the contra-indications requiring medical referral and why the necessary action to take in relation to specific contra-indications when referring clients the reasons for not naming specific contra-indications when referring clients How to identify treatable nail and skin conditions how to conduct a nail and skin analysis the different methods used to prepare the natural nail for nail enhancements the advice and recommendations on products and services (K15) (K21) (K28) Diverse needs: cultural religious age disability gender Contra-indications: which prevent treatment: - fungal infections - viral infections - bacterial infections - parasitic infections - severe skin conditions which restrict treatment: - psoriasis - dermatitis - severe nail separation - broken bones - unknown redness or swelling - damaged nails - thinning nails Advice and recommendations: additional services additional products aftercare, maintenance and removal requirements for liquid and powder nail enhancements SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 24

recommended intervals between liquid and powder nail enhancement services 8 Apply liquid and powder enhancements You need to know and understand: K29 K30 K31 K32 K33 K34 K35 K36 K37 K38 K39 K40 K41 K42 K43 K44 K45 K46 K47 the different natural nail shapes you are likely to come across during nail enhancement services how to select and use different types of files and buffers for nail enhancement services the nail tip selection, application and blending techniques the advantages and disadvantages of using blended and unblended tips the techniques used to ensure maximum strength and longevity of nail tips how to adapt application techniques to suit different nail shapes and conditions the different types of sculpting forms available and their uses how to match coloured powder products to the client's natural skin tone the reasons for leaving a free margin around the cuticle and side wall area the different types bonding agents and their uses the features and benefits of liquid and powder enhancements the chemical composition of liquid and powder and the chemical reaction that takes place during the curing process methods and techniques to avoid overexposure to chemicals the key differences in application and process for gel, liquid and powders and wraps how the incorrect application and removal of nail enhancements can damage the natural nails and surrounding soft tissue the contra-actions which may occur, how to deal with them and the advice to give to clients the structure of the nail the process of nail growth the function and structure of the skin (K29) (K44) (K45) Natural nail shapes: fan hook spoon oval square Contra-actions: allergic reactions overexposure and exothermic reaction bacterial infections nail separation lifting of product premature loss of enhancement Structure of the nail: nail plate nail bed matrix SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 25

(K46) (K47) cuticle lunula hyponychium eponychium perionychium free edge lateral nail fold Nail growth: nail formation growth rate factors affecting growth the effects of damage on growth nail thickness Structure of the skin: dermis epidermis subcutaneous layer appendages 9 Maintain and remove liquid and powder enhancements You need to know and understand: K48 K49 K50 K51 the techniques for repairing natural nails including splits, cracks, flaking and breakages the techniques for repairing nail enhancements including lifting, cracking and premature loss the factors that influence maintenance requirements for the liquid and powder system methods of removing liquid and powder enhancements SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 26

Unit 311 Supporting Information Enhance and maintain nails using liquid and powder (SKANS7) Evidence requirements 1. Simulation is not allowed for any performance evidence within this unit. 2. You must practically demonstrate in your everyday work that you have met the standard for enhancing the appearance of natural nails using liquid and powder. 3. Your assessor will observe your performance on at least 5 separate occasions, on at least three different clients, on a full set of nails. 1 sculpting using pink and white powder 1 full set of coloured powder enhancements 1 rebalance and reposition of white product 1 client to be a nail biter using tips with French opaque overlays 1 removal technique 4. From the range, you must practically demonstrate that you have: - used all the consultation techniques - dealt with at least one of the necessary actions - worked on 3 of the 7 nail shapes and conditions - dealt with all enhancement problems - used all liquid and powder finish - dealt with all nail maintenance techniques - provided all types of treatment advice and recommendations 5. If the range requirement has not been fully covered by these observations, you may be able to provide additional observed evidence. SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 27

Unit 312 Enhance and maintain nails using light cured gel (SKANS9) Unit level: SCQF 6 Unit aim: This standard is about providing services to enhance, maintain, repair and remove nail enhancements using light cured gel. It covers client consultation, treatment planning and application of nail enhancements to cosmetically improve or camouflage nails using sculpting techniques, tip application and coloured light cured gels. The ability to customise the service and provide aftercare advice to suit individual client needs is also required. To carry out this standard you will need to maintain effective health, safety and hygiene throughout your work. You will also need to maintain your personal appearance and demonstrate effective communication and consultation skills. The main outcomes of the standard are: 1. maintain safe and effective methods of working when enhancing, maintaining and removing light cured gel nail enhancements 2. consult, plan and prepare for light cured gel nail enhancement services 3. sculpt using light cured gel 4. apply tips and light cured gel overlays 5. maintain and remove light cured gel nail enhancements Relationship to NOS: Endorsed by SKANS9 habia 1 Maintain safe and effective methods of working when enhancing, maintaining and removing light cured gel nail enhancements You must be able to: P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 maintain your responsibilities for health and safety throughout the service prepare your client and yourself to meet legal and organisational requirements position your client to meet the needs of the service ensure your own posture and working methods minimise fatigue and the risk of injury to yourself and others ensure environmental conditions are suitable for the client and the service keep your work area clean and tidy throughout the service use working methods that minimise the risk of cross-infection SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 28

P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 ensure the use of clean equipment and materials promote environmental and sustainable working practices follow workplace and suppliers' or manufacturers' instructions for the safe use of equipment, materials and products dispose of waste materials to meet legal requirements complete the service within a commercially viable time 2 Consult, plan and prepare for light cured gel nail enhancement services You must be able to: P13 P14 P15 P16 P17 P18 P19 P20 P21 P22 P23 P24 P25 P26 use consultation techniques to determine the client's service plan ensure that informed and signed parental or guardian consent is obtained for minors prior to any service ensure that a parent or guardian is present throughout the service for minors under the age of 16 recognise any contra-indications and take the necessary action agree the nail enhancement service and outcomes that meet the client's needs obtain signed, informed consent from the client prior to carrying out the service cleanse the area to be treated and remove any existing nail finish identify the client's natural nail shape and condition and any enhancement problems select and agree with the client nail enhancements to suit their nail shape and condition confirm the desired nail length and shape with the client use cuticle tools and products to remove excess cuticle, without damaging the surrounding skin prepare the natural nail to ensure maximum adhesion of nail enhancement give your client advice and recommendations on the service provided ensure the client's records are completed and signed by you and the client (P13) (P16) (P20, P21) Consultation techniques: questioning listening visual manual written Necessary action: encouraging the client to seek medical advice explaining why the service cannot be carried out modifying the service Nail shape and condition: bitten hook ski jump discoloured fan misshapen split SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 29

(P20) (P25) Enhancement problems: lifting of product cracking and splitting of product loss of artificial nail structure damage of natural nails Advice and recommendations: suitable aftercare products and their uses avoidance of activities which may cause contra-actions time intervals between services present and future products and services 3 Sculpt using light cured gel You must be able to: P27 P28 P29 P30 P31 P32 customise and fit the sculpting form to ensure correct product placement and shape adapt and combine light cured gel finish and techniques to cosmetically enhance the client's nail shape and condition apply light cured gel leaving a free margin around the cuticle and side wall area of the nail cure the nails and remove any surface residue use filing techniques to create the required balance, shape and length apply light cured gel finishing product (P28) (P28) Nail shape and condition: bitten hook ski jump discoloured fan misshapen split Light cured gel finish: camouflage French colour 4 Apply tips and light cured gel overlays You must be able to: P33 P34 P35 select and size the tip and customise to suit the client's natural nail adhere the tip to the natural nail cut, shape and blend tips ensuring they are undetectable and there is no damage to the natural nail SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 30

P36 P37 P38 P39 P40 prepare the natural nail surface and apply gel, leaving a free margin around the cuticle and side wall area adapt and combine light cured gel finish and techniques to cosmetically enhance the nail shape and condition cure the nails and remove surface residue at the correct stage in the process create the required balance, shape and length using filing techniques apply light cured gel finishing product (P37) (P37) Nail shape and condition: bitten hook ski jump discoloured fan misshapen split Light cured gel finish: camouflage French colour 5 Maintain and remove light cured gel nail enhancements You must be able to: P41 P42 P43 identify any nail enhancement problems use nail maintenance techniques to restore the nail enhancement to its original condition use removal techniques and ensure the natural nail plate and surrounding skin are free from product and undamaged (P41) (P42) Enhancement problems: lifting of product cracking and splitting of product loss of artificial nail structure damage of natural nails Nail maintenance techniques: infill rebalance reposition of white tip product replacement of overlay repair of overlay SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 31

6 Maintain safe and effective methods of working when enhancing, maintaining and removing lightcured gel nail enhancements You need to know and understand: K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 K8 K9 K10 K11 K12 K13 your responsibilities for health and safety as defined by any specific legislation covering your job role the legal and organisational requirements for client protection and preparation the legal and organisational requirements for your own personal hygiene, protection and appearance safe positioning techniques for yourself and your client and why using these are important the necessary environmental conditions for services such as heating and ventilation and why these are important why it is important to keep your work area clean and tidy methods of cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation methods of working safely and hygienically and which minimise the risk of cross infection the hazards and risks which exist in your workplace and the safe working practices which you must follow the different types of working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices suppliers' and manufacturers' instructions for the safe use of equipment, materials and products which you must follow the legal requirements for waste disposal the reasons for completing the service in a commercially viable time (K1) (K10) Health and safety: Health and Safety at Work Act The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order The Manual Handling Operations Regulations The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) The Electricity at Work Regulations The Environmental Protection Act The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations The Health and Safety (Information for Employees) Regulations Environmental and sustainable working practices: reducing waste and managing waste (recycle, reuse, safe disposal) reducing energy usage ( energy efficient equipment, low energy lighting, utilising solar panels) reducing water usage and other resources preventing pollution using disposable items using recycled, eco-friendly furniture using low chemical paint using environmentally friendly product packaging choosing responsible domestic products (Fairtrade tea and coffee) encouraging carbon reducing journeys to work SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 32

7 Consult, plan and prepare for light cured gel nail enhancement services You need to know and understand: K14 K15 K16 K17 K18 K19 K20 K21 K22 K23 K24 K25 K26 K27 K28 the importance of communicating with clients in a professional manner how to complete a consultation taking into account client's diverse needs the legal requirements for providing treatment to minors under 16 years of age the age at which an individual is classed as a minor and how this differs nationally the reasons for agreeing a service that meets the client's needs the legal significance of gaining signed, informed client consent to carry out the service the legislative requirements for storing and protecting client data how to recognise contra-indications that would prevent or restrict the service the contra-indications requiring medical referral and why the necessary action to take in relation to specific contra-indications when referring clients the reasons for not naming specific contra-indications when referring clients the different types of treatable nail and skin conditions how to conduct a nail and skin analysis the different methods used to prepare the natural nail for nail enhancements the advice and recommendations on products and services (K15) (K21) (K28) Diverse needs: cultural religious age disability gender Contra-indications: which prevent treatment: - fungal infections - viral infections - bacterial infections - parasitic infections - severe skin conditions which restrict treatment: - psoriasis - dermatitis - severe nail separation - broken bones - unknown redness or swelling - damaged nails - thinning nails Advice and recommendations: additional services additional products aftercare, maintenance and removal requirements for light cured gel nail enhancements recommended intervals between Light cured gel nail enhancement services SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 33

8 Sculpt and apply overlays using light cured gel You need to know and understand: K29 K30 K31 K32 K33 K34 K35 K36 K37 K38 K39 K40 K41 K42 K43 K44 K45 K46 K47 K48 K49 the different natural nail shapes you are likely to come across during nail enhancement services how to select and use different types of files and buffers for nail enhancement services the nail tip selection, application and blending techniques the advantages and disadvantages of using blended and unblended tips the techniques used to ensure maximum strength and longevity of nail tips how to adapt application techniques to suit different nail shapes and conditions the different types of sculpting forms available and how to use them the different types of gel products available and their uses how to match coloured gel products to the client's natural skin tone the reasons for leaving a free margin around the cuticle and side wall area the different types bonding agents and their uses the features and benefits of light cured gel enhancements the chemical composition of light cured gel and the chemical reaction that takes place during the curing process the different types of curing equipment and the required setting times methods and techniques used to avoid overexposure to chemicals and ultra violet light the key differences in application and process for gel, liquid and powders and wraps how the incorrect application and removal of nail enhancements can damage the natural nails and surrounding soft tissue the contra-actions which may occur, how to deal with them and the advice to give to clients the structure of the nail the process of nail growth the function and structure of the skin (K29) (K36) (K46) (K47) Natural nail shapes: fan hook spoon oval square Gel products: soak off non soak off Contra-actions: allergic reactions overexposure and exothermic reaction bacterial infections nail separation lifting of product premature loss of enhancement Structure of the nail: nail plate nail bed SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 34

(K48) (K49) matrix cuticle lunula hyponychium eponychium perionychium free edge lateral nail fold Nail growth: nail formation growth rate factors affecting growth the effects of damage on growth nail thickness Structure of the skin: dermis epidermis subcutaneous layer appendages 9 Maintain and remove light cured gel nail enhancements You need to know and understand: K50 K51 K52 K53 the techniques for repairing natural nails including splits, cracks, flaking and breakages the techniques for repairing nail enhancements including lifting, cracking and premature loss the factors that influence maintenance requirements for the light cured gel system methods of removing light cured gel nail enhancements SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 35

Unit 312 Supporting Information Enhance and maintain nails using light cured gel (SKANS9) Evidence requirements 1. Simulation is not allowed for any performance evidence within this unit. 2. You must practically demonstrate in your everyday work that you have met the standard for enhancing and maintaining the appearance of the nails using UV gel. 3. Your assessor will observe your performance on at least 5 separate occasions, on at least three different clients, on a full set of nails. 1 sculpting using pink and white gel 1 full set of coloured UV gel enhancements 1 rebalance and reposition of white product 1 client to be a nail biter using tips with French opaque overlays 1 removal technique 4. From the range, you must practically demonstrate that you have: - used all the consultation techniques - dealt with at least one of the necessary actions - worked on 3 of the 7 nail shapes and conditions - dealt with all enhancement problems - worked with all UV gel finishes - dealt with all nail maintenance techniques - provided all types of treatment advice and recommendations 5. If the range requirement has not been fully covered by these observations, you may be able to provide additional observed evidence. SVQ 3 in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6 (6011-04) 36