Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 6:38 AM AWST
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Certificate III in Nail Technology
Certificate III in Nail Technology
SHB30315
AWO9
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 25/09/2015 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
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 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.
Work is typically conducted in nail and beauty salons.
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:- eleven (11) core units
- four (4) elective units, consisting of:
- two (2) units from the list below
- two (2) units from the list below, elsewhere in SHB Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All eleven (11) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVG22 | SHBBCCS001 | Advise on beauty products and services | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVG21 | SHBBNLS003 | Apply acrylic nail enhancements | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVG42 | SHBBNLS002 | Apply gel nail enhancements | 27 | Unit of competency |
| AVG24 | SHBBNLS004 | Apply nail art | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVG56 | SHBXWHS001 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVG37 | SHBXIND001 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVG38 | SHBXCCS001 | Conduct salon financial transactions | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVG17 | SHBBNLS001 | Provide manicure and pedicare services | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AVG54 | SHBXCCS002 | Provide salon services to clients | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AVG66 | SHBBRES001 | Research and apply beauty industry information | 18 | Unit of competency |
| AVG05 | SHBBNLS005 | Use electric file equipment for nail services | 15 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
A minimum of two (2) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVG65 | SHBBNLS006 | Apply advanced nail art | 12 | Unit of competency |
| AUL64 | BSBSMB304 | Determine resource requirements for the micro business | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUH81 | BSBSMB406 | Manage small business finances | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUL85 | BSBSMB403 | Market the small business | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUH72 | BSBSMB405 | Monitor and manage small business operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUH57 | BSBSMB404 | Undertake small business planning | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S778 | SIB20210 | Certificate II in Nail Technology | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHO1 | SHB30321 | Certificate III in Nail Technology | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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