Kick start your career in nail technology. This course is an essential minimum requirement to work as a nail technician in Australia.
SHB30315 Certificate III in Nail Technology
Subsidised | $525 |
Concession | $525 |
Full fee | $4,215 |
Establish yourself as a qualified nail technician to gain employment in the thriving beauty industry. This course is an essential minimum requirement to work as a nail technician in Australia.
According to the Australian Government, the beauty therapy industry is currently experiencing very strong growth with around 25,000 job openings expected over the next five years. Employers are looking for qualified candidates who are reliable, well presented, and interact well with others.
During this course you will learn the technical skills required to apply gel and acrylic nail enhancements, provide manicure and pedicure services and you will learn to operate electrical equipment for nail services. You will develop a broad range of knowledge relating to the beauty industry, retail sales, merchandising and customer service.
Upon successful completion of this course you will have developed the technical skills to gain employment in nail and beauty salons. This course also provides you will the necessary qualification to work as a self-employed nail technician.
Train at TAFE Queensland and gain access to an extensive range of industry-standard nail technology resources including electronic files, nail tables and manicure and pedicure stations. You'll graduate with confidence, knowing you have all the skills you need to get right to work.
Many health and beauty providers are looking to expand their services offering consumers an all-inclusive package including nails, skin, hair and beauty. Enhance your qualifications and job prospects by completing a related qualification in beauty, massage or hairdressing at TAFE Queensland.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 4 elective units from the list below.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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SHBBCCS001Advise on beauty products and servicesUnit code: SHBBCCS001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to advise clients on a range of professional beauty products and services. |
Advise on beauty products and services | |
SHBBNLS001Provide manicure and pedicare servicesUnit code: SHBBNLS001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide services and advice to clients requiring hand, foot and nail care. |
Provide manicure and pedicare services | |
SHBBNLS002Apply gel nail enhancementsUnit code: SHBBNLS002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply, maintain and remove gel nails to meet client needs. |
Apply gel nail enhancements | |
SHBBNLS003Apply acrylic nail enhancementsUnit code: SHBBNLS003 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply, maintain and remove acrylic nails. |
Apply acrylic nail enhancements | |
SHBBNLS004Apply nail artUnit code: SHBBNLS004 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply a range of nail art designs. |
Apply nail art | |
SHBBNLS005Use electric file equipment for nail servicesUnit code: SHBBNLS005 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use electric file equipment in conjunction with artificial nail applications. |
Use electric file equipment for nail services | |
SHBBRES001Research and apply beauty industry informationUnit code: SHBBRES001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to access information and update knowledge of the beauty industry and relevant industry legislation. |
Research and apply beauty industry information | |
SHBXCCS001Conduct salon financial transactionsUnit code: SHBXCCS001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to conduct financial transactions for the sale of products and services within a personal services environment. |
Conduct salon financial transactions | |
SHBXCCS002Provide salon services to clientsUnit code: SHBXCCS002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide a complete customer service experience. |
Provide salon services to clients | |
SHBXIND001Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environmentUnit code: SHBXIND001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work in a personal services environment by integrating knowledge of workplace rights and responsibilities and organisational policies and procedures, and by using effective team and individual work practices to plan and organise daily work activities. |
Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | |
SHBXWHS001Apply safe hygiene, health and work practicesUnit code: SHBXWHS001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to follow safe practices to minimise risks to self, client and colleagues in a salon environment. |
Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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Wide Bay Burnett / Sunshine Coast | ||
SHBBNLS006Apply advanced nail artUnit code: SHBBNLS006 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply a range of advanced nail art designs. |
Apply advanced nail art | |
SIRXIND003Organise personal work requirementsUnit code: SIRXIND003 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to organise and prioritise individual work requirements. It requires the ability to identify tasks for completion, complete tasks according to workplace requirements and respond to changes in personal work requirements. |
Organise personal work requirements | |
BSBSMB304Determine resource requirements for the micro businessUnit code: BSBSMB304 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select options for resource acquisition, develop procedures and systems for efficient installation, and use and maintain resources. |
Determine resource requirements for the micro business | |
SIRRMER001Produce visual merchandise displaysUnit code: SIRRMER001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to display retail merchandise. It requires the ability to prepare, produce and maintain merchandise displays in accordance with visual merchandising requirements. |
Produce visual merchandise displays | |
Darling Downs and South West | ||
SHBBNLS006Apply advanced nail artUnit code: SHBBNLS006 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply a range of advanced nail art designs. |
Apply advanced nail art | |
BSBSMB403Market the small businessUnit code: BSBSMB403 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and improve business performance via a clear strategy complementing the business plan. |
Market the small business | |
SHBBFAS001Provide lash and brow servicesUnit code: SHBBFAS001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide lash and brow services that include shaping and colouring. |
Provide lash and brow services | |
SHBBHRS001Provide waxing servicesUnit code: SHBBHRS001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide waxing services to remove unwanted facial and body hair. |
Provide waxing services |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
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Hervey Bay | 05 February 2020 | 6 months | Full time 2 days per week Wednesday, Thursday |
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Mooloolaba | 04 February 2020 | 6 months | Full time 2 days per week Tuesday, Wednesday |
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Ipswich | 28 January 2020 | 1 year | Part time 3 nights per week | Full fee: $4,215 Subsidised: $525 Concession: $525 |
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Ipswich | 28 January 2020 | 6 months | Full time 3 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $4,215 Subsidised: $525 Concession: $525 |
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Toowoomba | 28 January 2020 | 6 months | Full time 3 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $4,215 Subsidised: $525 Concession: $525 |
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It is highly recommended that students have basic literacy, numeracy and computer skills or equivalent to Year 10, turned 16 or have relevant experience and/or qualifications that indicate likely success in completing the course.
It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.
You are responsible for meeting the minimum standard of dress. This includes having access to and wearing a black shirt, black pants (no leggings or jeans), and enclosed shoes.
You may also be required to purchase a nail kit. More details will be provided at enrolment or during orientation. Please note: the purchase of these items may incur additional costs of up to $350.
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