National Qualification Code: SHB30321
The course duration is equivalent 3 months.
(Bathurst and Bankstown Course delivery available)
*This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.*
The Certificate III in Nail Technology covers the skills and knowledge you need to enhance nail appearance. The nail technology skills in this course is focused on providing manicure and pedicure services, including the application of nail art and acrylic and gel nail enhancements. Nail technicians possess a range of well-developed technical and customer service skills where discretion and judgement is required and are responsible for their own outputs. Customer service is covered in this course as an essential part of a nail technician’s role.
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
There are no entry requirements for this qualification
The course is offered as a blended course with face-to-face, online learning and simulated work environment practice.
Classroom Learning includes lectures supported with visual topic content, PowerPoints, practice, group and oral work. Your materials are provided either in print or digital copy that can be accessed as part of the course.
Online Learning requires you to complete additional online study each week. This learning is tailored to the follow the units you are completing in class. This includes reading topics, research and additional materials.
Simulated Work Environment
Over the duration of the course, students will complete a range of nail services to demonstrate skills and knowledge of the course.
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Academic Calendar
Students are required to complete a range of tasks as part of the assessment requirements for each unit. To perform at your best, you will need to work on the assessments outside of class time. Assessment methods may include:
AMBI recognises certificates and statement of attainment issued by other registered training organisation and the skills and knowledge that students may have gained through any previous studies and at workplace and life experiences. RPL and credit transfer can be applied for at the time of enrolment or during orientation. A fee is payable for assessing your RPL status.
Upon successful completion of all the required units of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised qualification in SHB30321 Certificate III in Nail Technology. Students who do not complete all required units may be eligible for a Statement of Attainment in partial completion of a SHB30321 Certificate III in Nail Technology.
For the latest updates, more information, course locations, and upcoming intake dates, contact us via email at info@ambi.edu.au or call us at (02) 8076 2248.
Our course has been designed to meet the requirements for the SHB30321 Certificate III in Nail Technology.
It contains 15 units of competency (10 core and 5 electives) and delivered in the following stages:
| SHBXCCS007 | Conduct salon financial transactions |
| SHBXCCS008 | Provide salon services to clients |
| SHBXWHS003 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
| SHBXIND003 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
| SHBBNLS011 | Use electric file equipment for nail services |
| SHBBNLS007 | Provide manicure and pedicare services |
| SHBBNLS010 | Apply nail art |
| SHBBRES003 | Research and apply beauty industry information |
| SHBBNLS009 | Apply acrylic nail enhancements |
| SHBBCCS005 | Advise on beauty products and services |
| SHBBINF002 | Maintain infection control standards |
| SHBBNLS008 | Apply gel and dip powder nail enhancements |
| BSBESB401 | Research and develop business plans |
| BSBESB404 | Market new business ventures |
| BSBESB407 | Manage finances for new business ventures |
