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Learners will gain practical skills and be assessed on tip and overlay nail enhancement application , infill and removal. The overlay method will be either acrylic or gel; this will be selected by the centre.  \nLearners will develop an understanding of the structures and conditions affecting the skin and nails of the hands and how to identify and describe absolute and relative contraindications to tip and overlay nail enhancements.  \nLearners will prepare and consult with the client, complete a skin , nail and cuticle analysis and agree an appropriate treatment plan They will develop skills to select the appropriate products, tools and equipment for the treatment.  \nLearners will prepare the clients natural nails and perform tip and overlay, infill and removal in line with industry standards and timings and comply with health and safety and workplace practices throughout the treatment.  \nLearners will complete the treatment by providing aftercare and home care advice to the client , capture an image of the finished nail enhancements and evaluate the treatment.  \nThis unit is suitable for those who have no previous qualifications or experience and wish to gain an introductory qualification or as a first step to more specialised study.  \nOutcomes  \nOn successful completion of the unit the learner will be able to:  \n1 Recognise and describe structures, conditions and contraindications affecting the skin and nails of the hands.  \n2 Prepare and consult for tip and overlay nail enhancements.  \n3 Perform and evaluate tip and overlay nail enhancements.  \nCredit points and level  \n1 National Unit credit at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) level  \n5: (6 SCQF credit points at SCQF level 5) .  \nEntry to the unit  \nWhile entry is at the discretion of the centre, it would be beneficial if learners have a recognised Manicure qualification.  \nFor health and safety reasons it is the centres responsibility to ensure that candidates must be 16 years old at the time of registration.  \nHABIA Fact Sheet – Pre 16 Age restrictions  \nCore Skills  \nOpportunities to develop aspects of Core Skills are highlighted in the support notes for this unit specification.  \nThere is no automatic certification of Core Skills or Core Skill components in this unit.  \nContext for delivery  \nIf this unit is delivered as part of a group award, it is recommended that it should be taught and assessed within the subject area of the group award to which it contributes.  \nThe Assessment Support Pack (ASP) for this unit provides assessment and marking guidelines that exemplify the national standard for achievement. It is a valid, reliable and practicable assessment. Centres wishing to develop their own assessments should refer to the ASP to ensure a comparable standard. A list of existing ASPs is available to download from Qualifications Scotland’s website.  \nEquality and inclusion  \nThis unit specification has been designed to ensure that there are no unnecessary barriers to learning or assessment. The individual needs of learners should be taken into account when planning learning experiences, selecting assessment methods or considering alternative evidence.  \nFurther advice can be found on our website.  \nNational Unit Specification: Statement of standards Unit title: Tip and Overlay Nail Enhancements (SCQF level 5)  \nAcceptable performance in this unit will be the satisfactory achievement of the standards set out in this part of the unit specification. All sections of the statement of standards are mandatory and cannot be altered without reference to Qualifications Scotland.  \nOutcome 1  \nRecognis","cbCaiuAqC5PzKZVU","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuAqC5PzKZVU","pdf",225028,"English","# Unit purpose\n## Outcomes\n## Credit points and level\n## Entry to the unit\n## Core skills and context for delivery\n## Equality and inclusion\n## Statement of standards\n## Evidence requirements","[{\"question\":\"What skills does this unit develop for tip and overlay nail enhancements?\",\"answer\":\"Learners develop practical skills for applying tips and overlay enhancements, performing infill and removal, and evaluating and documenting finished results. 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