If you would like to get qualified as a Nail Technician, working in a salon or specialist retail setting, this is the course for you!
This course is very hands on and you will gain real work skills and experience including customer service and client consultation on nail care products and services.
The training covers skin and nail anatomy and how to perform manicures, pedicures, natural and artificial nail treatments using a range of products and equipment. It also includes creating and applying nail art.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
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Become a nail specialist
The training covers skin and nail anatomy and how to perform manicures, pedicures, natural and artificial nail treatments using a range of products and equipment. It also includes creating and applying nail art.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher-level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
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.
Students will gain a range of well-developed technical and customer service skills where discretion and judgement is 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.
Choose a private training provider that delivers this course
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Our Certificate III in Nail Technology training program is for individuals that are under-represented in the workforce and face barriers to mainstream training arrangements, are unemployed or underemployed and would like to obtain the relevant skills and knowledge to become a qualified Nail Technician. Students will learn how to provide manicure and pedicare services, including the application of nail art and acrylic and gel nail enhancements. They will also learn key competencies to help them start their own nail technician business.
Delivery location
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a Nail Technician or Spa Manicurist in any business that performs nail services. This can include beauty salons, nail salons or working as a freelance Nail Technician. Do you love nails, being artistic and have a creative flair you wish to explore? SHB30321 Certificate III in Nail Technology will provide you with the ability to complete a range of nail services. You will develop practical skills and knowledge so you have the ability to care for and enhance the appearance of nails. You will explore your creativity and skill in nail art and learn to use all the equipment, product and tools of the trade. You will also undertake a number of business units to help you on your way to establishing and marketing yourself as a Nail Technician with our Certificate III in Nail Technology. Students will learn
- Acrylic nail enhancements
- Gel nail enhancements
- Dip powder system
- Electric file & nail art
- Manicure & pedicure
- Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
- Business related units.
Delivery location
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.