Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 6:24 AM AWST
Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.
Certificate III in Nail Technology
Certificate III in Nail Technology
SHB30321
BHO1
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 16/12/2021 | Current | Approved |
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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fifteen (15) units must be completed:- Ten (10) core units
- Five (5) elective units, consisting of:
- One (1) unit from Group A: Infection control
- at least two (2) units Group B: General electives
- up to two (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.
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODR22 | SHBBCCS005 | Advise on beauty products and services | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODQ90 | SHBBNLS009 | Apply acrylic nail enhancements | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODQ98 | SHBBNLS010 | Apply nail art | 15 | Unit of competency |
| ODQ96 | SHBXWHS003 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODR01 | SHBXIND003 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODQ87 | SHBXCCS007 | Conduct salon financial transactions | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODR21 | SHBBNLS007 | Provide manicure and pedicare services | 55 | Unit of competency |
| ODR03 | SHBXCCS008 | Provide salon services to clients | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODR24 | SHBBRES003 | Research and apply beauty industry information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODR18 | SHBBNLS011 | Use electric file equipment for nail services | 25 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Infection Control Elective Units
One (1) unit must be chosen from Group A Infection Control elective unit list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODR42 | SHBBINF002 | Maintain infection control standards | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ65 | HLTINF005 | Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments | 70 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B General Elective Units
At least two (2) units must be chosen from Group B General elective unit list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODR43 | SHBBNLS012 | Apply advanced nail art | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCE81 | BSBESB304 | Determine resource requirements for new business ventures | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCE80 | BSBESB406 | Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCF11 | BSBESB407 | Manage finances for new business ventures | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OCG11 | BSBESB404 | Market new business ventures | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCF73 | BSBESB401 | Research and develop business plans | 45 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWO9 | SHB30315 | Certificate III in Nail Technology | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships