Certificate III in Nail Technology

SHB30321

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as nail technicians to provide manicure and pedicare services, including the application of nail art, and acrylic and gel nail enhancements.

These individuals possess a range of well-developed technical and customer service skills where discretion and judgement are required and are responsible for their own outputs. This includes client consultation on nail care products and services. Nail technicians may also be self-employed and responsible for managing their own nail station.

Work is typically conducted in nail and beauty salons.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Start (general)
      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Beauty Services - Nail Technician

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      1 year
    • Qualification only:
      1–2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Advise on beauty products and services Core
Apply acrylic nail enhancements Core
Apply nail art Core
Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices Core
Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment Core
Conduct salon financial transactions Core
Provide manicure and pedicare services Core
Provide salon services to clients Core
Research and apply beauty industry information Core
Use electric file equipment for nail services Core
Apply advanced nail art Elective
Determine resource requirements for new business ventures Elective
Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures Elective
Maintain infection control standards Elective
Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments Elective
Manage finances for new business ventures Elective
Market new business ventures Elective
Research and develop business plans Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate III in Nail Technology sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Beauty Therapist

    ANZSCO 451111

    Provide skincare and beauty treatments for the face, body, hands and feet.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

Training providers delivering Certificate III in Nail Technology

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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