SHB30321 - Certificate III in Nail Technology

Put your training and experience to use with ITEC’s RPL services and earn a nationally recognised qualification with a SHB30321 – Certificate III in Nail Technology via our RTO partners.

Qualification Overview

Qualification Name:

Certificate III in Nail Technology

Qualification Code and Units of Competency:

SHB30321

Duration:

Within four weeks of receiving sufficient and complying evidence of competency in all applied for units of competency.

Let us certify your skills

The Certificate III in Nail Technology is required by individuals working as nail technicians who provide pedicure and manicure services. A nail technician must possess a well-developed range of skills in terms of the application of gel and acrylic nail and and enhancements. Additionally, a nail technician is responsible for their own output and must possess judgment and discretion in terms of client consultation and the application of nail care services and products. Nail technicians may work for or own a nail care company, or be self employed working within a nail salon and be responsible for the management of their own stations.

Evidence of learning

To qualify for this certificate, you must provide evidence demonstrating that your skills and knowledge align with the courser’s learning outcomes. This evidence can take various forms. Demonstrating your current proficiency at a comparable level can be done through a CV (your student support representative can assist with this), an employment letter, or an employment contract.

Additionally, documents from prior work or educational experiences, such as references from licensed tradespeople you’ve collaborated with, apprenticeship records, academic transcripts, or assessments from relevant past qualifications, all contribute to the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. You can also submit proof of overseas qualifications or visual evidence of your work, especially for practical roles.

Required documents
ID
Resume
Payslips/work contract/ABN if self-employed
Photos/videos (for practical roles)
Risk Assessment and Management Documents
Incident Report Forms
Plans and Specifications
Job Cards
Quotes/Invoices

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This qualification will be offered by one of the following RTOs:

Noble Training Academy RTO: 70201
Unique College of Technology RTO: 91358
Alpha Training & Recognition Pty Ltd RTO: 45282
Australian Institute of Accreditation Pty Ltd RTO: 45009
Delacroy Training RTO: 32267

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Portfolio of Experience

Your dedicated consultant will guide you through the process of putting together a portfolio of evidence. This can contain overseas qualifications, transcripts, certificates, photos and videos, samples or work examples, letters of reference, your current resume, etc.

Evidence Review

Once one of our partner registered training organisations (RTOs) has assessed your portfolio, the assessor assigned to your case may be in touch if any additional evidence is required. If you have any weak areas, the RTO may assign a trainer to upskill you at no cost to you.

You’re Qualified

ITEC Australia is partnered with Registered Training Organisations whose qualifications are nationally recognised in Australia, and are the same as the qualification you would receive from full time study. Qualifications can also be useful for licensing or immigration purposes.

Qualification Description

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.

These individuals possess a range of well-developed technical and customer service skills where discretion and judgement are 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.

Work is typically conducted in nail and beauty salons.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

15 units must be completed:

10 core units
5 elective units, consisting of:

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

SHBBCCS005	Advise on beauty products and services
SHBBNLS007*	Provide manicure and pedicare services
SHBBNLS009*	Apply acrylic nail enhancements
SHBBNLS010*	Apply nail art
SHBBNLS011	Use electric file equipment for nail services
SHBBRES003	Research and apply beauty industry information
SHBXCCS007	Conduct salon financial transactions
SHBXCCS008	Provide salon services to clients
SHBXIND003	Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
SHBXWHS003	Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices

Elective units

Group A: Infection control

HLTINF005	Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments
SHBBINF002	Maintain infection control standards

Group B: General elective units

BSBESB304	Determine resource requirements for new business ventures
BSBESB401	Research and develop business plans
BSBESB404	Market new business ventures
BSBESB406	Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
BSBESB407	Manage finances for new business ventures
SHBBNLS012*	Apply advanced nail art