Certificate III in Nail Technology
This qualification covers work as a nail technician. It includes manicures and pedicures, nail art, acrylic nail enhancements, using electric files, advising clients and handling salon payments. Nail technicians with experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- SHB Hairdressing and Beauty Services
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- SHB30315 Certificate III in Nail Technology (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Nail technicians who work in nail or beauty salons, or run their own nail station, and want a formal qualification.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Nail technician
- Nail artist
- Manicurist
Qualification structure
15 units must be completed: 1 unit from Group A: Infection control. At least 2 units Group B: General electives. Up to 2 units from the list below or elsewhere in the SHB Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course. The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification. Note: Units marked with an *asterisk include one or more prerequisite units of competency. Please refer to each individual unit for details of prerequisites.
Core units
10 units- SHBBCCS005Advise on beauty products and services
- SHBBNLS007 (has a prerequisite)Provide manicure and pedicare services
- SHBBNLS009 (has a prerequisite)Apply acrylic nail enhancements
- SHBBNLS010 (has a prerequisite)Apply nail art
- SHBBNLS011Use electric file equipment for nail services
- SHBBRES003Research and apply beauty industry information
- SHBXCCS007Conduct salon financial transactions
- SHBXCCS008Provide salon services to clients
- SHBXIND003Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
- SHBXWHS003Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
Elective units
8 unitsGroup A: Infection control
- HLTINF005Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments
- SHBBINF002Maintain infection control standards
Group B: General elective units
- BSBESB304Determine resource requirements for new business ventures
- BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
- BSBESB404Market new business ventures
- BSBESB406Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
- BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
- SHBBNLS012 (has a prerequisite)Apply advanced nail art
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts