Find out more about Certificate III in Nail Technology from Open Colleges
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Career Outcomes:
If you are looking to become a professional Nail Technician, this course by Open Colleges will give you the skills and knowledge required.
As part of this course you will learn how to: perform salon quality manicures and pedicures, confidently and competently apply acrylic and gel enhancements, how to start your own micro-business and much more. See below for more information on the units covered.
There is a mandatory work placement requirement of a minimum of 250 hours for this course. The work placement will provide you the opportunity put the skills you learn online into practice.
Upon completion of this course, you will be issued with a SHB30321 Certificate III in Nail Technology by Open Colleges (RTO: 90796).
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Mandatory Local Entry Requirements
There are no mandated education entry requirements for this qualification, per the SHB Hairdressing and Beauty Services Training Package. There are no mandatory Open Colleges entry requirements.
Recommended Local Entry Requirements
You will need to be at least 18 years old (students under 18 will need permission from a parent or guardian to enrol).
Students will be required to physically massage the client during a treatment
This course requires you to have access to specific tools, equipment, and resources.
Tools and equipment
Students will need to purchase specific tools and equipment as part of this course. A full list of materials, equipment and tools required for this course can be found here.
Access to others
Students will need to work with one or two other people to participate in video or audio roleplays. It is the responsibility of the student to find their own suitable participants for role-plays.
SHBBRES003 | Research and apply beauty industry information |
Working safely in the beauty industry
SHBXWHS003 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
SHBBINF002 | Maintain infection control standards |
Introduction to nails and enhancements
SHBBNLS011 | Use electric file equipment for nail services |
SHBBNLS007 | Provide manicure and pedicare services |
SHBBNLS008 | Apply gel and dip powder nail enhancements |
SHBBNLS009 | Apply acrylic nail enhancements |
SHBBNLS010 | Apply nail art |
SHBXIND003 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
Working in a salon
SHBXCCS007 | Conduct salon financial transactions |
SHBXCCS008 | Provide salon services to clients |
Block 1 | Work Placement |
SHBBCCS005 | Advise on beauty products and services |
SHBBNLS012 | Apply advanced nail art |
BSBESB304 | Determine resource requirements for new business ventures |
ICTWEB306 | Develop web presence using social media |
Block 2 | Work Placement |
*Please note that recognition of prior learning may be available.
PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run Registered Training Organisation (RTO), not government-run like a TAFE. Therefore, Open Colleges cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrolment with Open Colleges.
Fees for this course depend on the payment method and any existing promotions available with Open Colleges.
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Open Colleges (RTO 90796) is an Australian education market leader with over 125 years of experience. Now an online learning market leader, Open Colleges focuses on supporting individuals to learn at their own pace.