Certificate III in Nail Technology

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to advise clients on a range of professional beauty products and services. It requires the ability to investigate products and services, interpret information, identify client beauty needs and explain available beauty products and services.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide services and advice to clients requiring hand, foot and nail care. It requires the ability to recognise relevant contraindications and conditions, to understand the structure and function of hands, feet and nails and the effects of treatments and products, and to select and provide services and advice to meet the objectives of the client.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply, maintain and remove gel nails to meet client needs. It requires the ability to consult with clients, select suitable products and techniques, and apply gel nail enhancements that include overlays, colour gel, refills, tips, and French.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply, maintain and remove acrylic nails. It requires the ability to consult with clients, select suitable products and techniques, and apply acrylic nail enhancement that includes overlays, refills, tips, and French.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply a range of nail art designs. It requires the ability to consult with clients, select suitable products and techniques, and apply hand painted designs, decals, or jewellery for finger or toe nails.