SHB30321
Certificate III in Nail Technology

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Certificate III in Nail Technology

The fee you pay at TasTAFE will depend on the course you choose and may vary depending on the level of government subsidy available, the cost of delivery, any previous study you have undertaken and/or your personal circumstances.

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Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

South
Campbell Street

Attendance options

Full-time
Part-time

Study type

Apprentices/Trainees
Mixed Learning

2026 Tuition fees

Subsidised $ 1,405.00
Concession* $ 410.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Get the skills and experience you need to become a qualified Nail Technician and pamper your clients with a range of manicure and pedicure services, including nail art and acrylic and gel nail enhancements.

Nail services is a growing industry with an increasing demand for qualified Nail Technicians being sought in full-service beauty salons or specialised nail salons.

This course is the perfect opportunity to enhance your career in the beauty industry to learn new skills in nail technology or to take your existing skills to the next level to gain employment as a qualified Nail Technician.

In this course, you will learn how to provide quality salon services to clients, conduct client consultation on nail care products and services, and provide manicure and pedicure services. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to apply gel, dip and acrylic nail enhancements and nail art, as well as use electric file equipment for nail services, and identify nail and skin disorders.

Throughout the course, you will also learn how to research and apply beauty industry information, conduct salon financial transactions and comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment, as well as how to apply safe hygiene, health and work practices and market a small business.

After successful completion of this course, you will have the skills and knowledge you need to apply for employment in a salon, beauty clinic or health resort – or even run your own small business.

Nail services is a growing industry with an increasing demand for qualified Nail Technicians being sought in full-service beauty salons or specialised nail salons.

After successful completion of this course, you will have the skills and knowledge you need to apply for employment in a salon, beauty clinic or health resort – or even run your own small business.

Information Sessions

Campus	Date	Location	Times
North
Alanvale	Tuesday, 28th Oct 2025	C Block, Level 3, Room C3.02, 54a Alanvale Road, Newnham	5pm
South
Campbell Street	Thursday, 30th Oct 2025	Level 1, Room A1.26, 75 Campbell Street, Hobart	5:30pm

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
North
Alanvale	9 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026	Part-time 2 evenings per week, Monday & Thursday, 5.30pm to 9.00pm, Alanvale Campus, C Block, Room C3-02	Mixed Learning	Enquire now
South
Campbell Street	10 Feb 2026 - 25 Nov 2026	Full-time 2 days per week, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:00am - 4:00pm, 1st Floor 75 Campbell Street Hobart, Room A1-25	Mixed Learning	Enquire now

Entry

As part of the application process, and before being offered a place in the course, a member of our Team will contact you to discuss if this course aligns with your goals and aspirations, and to ensure that you are fully informed and understand the course requirements.

There are no essential entry requirements for this course.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For this course, you will need to pay for the following items:

Kit, resource books and uniform:
North $1699
South $1708

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a SHB30321 - Certificate III in Nail Technology.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

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
BSBESB401	Research and develop business plans
SHBBINF002	Maintain infection control standards
SHBBNLS008	Apply gel and dip powder nail enhancements
SHBBNLS012	Apply advanced nail art
SIRXOSM002	Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms

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Whether you are at the very start of your training, returning to study after a long break, or looking to upskill in a specific area, we're here to help you to be successful in your chosen field of study, apprenticeship or traineeship.

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SHB30321 Certificate III in Nail Technology

Course overview

Locations

Attendance options

Study type

2026 Tuition fees

Information Sessions

Locations, dates & times

Career opportunities

Career opportunities

We’re here to help…

SHB30321
Certificate III in Nail Technology