Nail Technician Courses
Nail Technicians provide manicures, pedicures, and nail enhancements, creating art designs, selling products, and maintaining equipment in salons.
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How do I become a Nail Technician
Get qualified to work as a Nail Technician with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
SHB30121
Duration
3 weeks - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
A SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services provides students with broad skills and knowledge for success in a range of beauty industry roles. You will gain practical beauty skills including nails, waxing, lash and brows and basic make-up, while also learning about customer service, client consulting and product selection. This course is a pathway to jobs as a nail technician, cosmetic assistant, beautician or make-up artist in a busy salon.
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Duration
3 weeks - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
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SHB30321
Duration
3 weeks - 14 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
Become a qualified nail technician with the SHB30321 Certificate III in Nail Technology. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to deliver a full range of nail services including manicures, pedicures, acrylic nail enhancements, and nail art. You’ll graduate job-ready with the skills you need to sell beauty products, process transactions, communicate with customers, and keep the nail salon hygienic and clean. Enquire now for the full list of study units, nail service competencies, and ...
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Duration
3 weeks - 14 months
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SHBBINF002
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
The SHBBINF002 Maintain Infection Control Standards provides training in maintaining infection control standards during skin penetration treatments in a clinical environment. It covers state or territory and local council requirements, teaching individuals to identify, manage, and control infection risks to clients, colleagues, and themselves. This unit is relevant for beauticians and beauty therapists working in salons, clinics, or cosmetic medical clinics, where they operate autonomously and make indepe...
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Blended, On Campus
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SHBBNLS009
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
The SHBBNLS009 Apply Acrylic Nail Enhancements unit covers techniques for designing and completing acrylic and gel nail enhancements, including French tips, backfills, coloured gels, overlays, refills, and removals. It includes consulting with clients, selecting appropriate products and techniques, and applying acrylic nail enhancements such as overlays, refills, tips, and French styles. This unit is relevant for beauticians, beauty therapists, and nail technicians in beauty salons, nail salons, and spas,...
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Common questions
How much do Nail Technicians earn?
In Australia, a full time Nail Technician generally earns $1,400 per week ($72,800 annual salary). This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience can you expect a higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities Nail Technicians?
Opportunities for beauty therapists (including Nail Technicians) in Australia are expected to grow over the next 5 years. Nail Technicians often work in nail and beauty salons, day spas, resorts, hotels, and cruise ships.
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How do I become a Nail Technician?
The best way to get started as a nail technician in Australia is by getting a Certificate III in Nail Technology. The qualification takes approximately 12 months and is completed on-campus so you graduate with real-world job skills.
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Nail Technicians perform manicures, pedicures, and light massage as well as apply acrylic and gel nails. They are skilled in painting nail art and may also embed gems and rhinestones into nail designs.
As a nail technician you could open your own nail salon or mobile nail clinic. You might also be employed at a beauty and hairdressing salon providing complimentary services. Nail technicians also sell retail products (nail varnishes, lotions, and takeaway treatments), process financial transactions, sanitise and maintain equipment.
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