Become an in-demand Nail Technician, and get the knowledge to start your own microbusiness with this online nail tech course.
During your studies, you will learn how to:
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note - limitations do apply.
| Course number | E1404 |
| Qualification name | SHB30321 Certificate III in Nail Technology |
| Course duration | Maximum 12 months |
| Delivery Method | Online with Work Placement (via OpenSpaceX) |
| Recognition | Nationally Recognised  |
| Assessments | Multiple choice Quiz, Projects, Role plays, Video, Work Placement, Written assessments |
| Awarded by | Open Colleges Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90796) |
Mandatory Local Entry Requirements
There are no mandated education entry requirements for this qualification, per the SHB Hairdressing and Beauty Services Training Package. There are no mandatory Open Colleges entry requirements.
Recommended Local Entry Requirements
You will need to be at least 18 years old.
Students will be required to physically massage the client during a treatment
This course requires you to have access to specific tools, equipment, and resources.
Tools and equipment
Students will need to purchase specific tools and equipment as part of this course. A full list of materials, equipment and tools required for this course can be found here.
Access to others
Students will need to work with one or two other people to participate in video or audio roleplays. It is the responsibility of the student to find their own suitable participants for role-plays.
Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies. You can access the Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool here.
Open Colleges may make changes to the course from time to time to reflect changes introduced to the relevant Training Package or other regulatory requirements. Please download the course guide for current information about the course and its status.
| SHBBRES003 | Research and apply beauty industry information |
Working safely in the beauty industry
| SHBXWHS003 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
| SHBBINF002 | Maintain infection control standards |
Introduction to nails and enhancements
| SHBBNLS011 | Use electric file equipment for nail services |
| SHBBNLS007 | Provide manicure and pedicare services |
| SHBBNLS008 | Apply gel and dip powder nail enhancements |
| SHBBNLS009 | Apply acrylic nail enhancements |
| SHBBNLS010 | Apply nail art |
| SHBXIND003 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
Working in a salon
| SHBXCCS007 | Conduct salon financial transactions |
| SHBXCCS008 | Provide salon services to clients |
| Block 1 | Work Placement |
| SHBBCCS005 | Advise on beauty products and services |
| SHBBNLS012 | Apply advanced nail art |
| BSBESB304 | Determine resource requirements for new business ventures |
| ICTWEB306 | Develop web presence using social media |
| Block 2 | Work Placement |
Pay in Full
You can choose to pay your course fees in full upon enrolment and benefit from a 10% discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Pay 50% & Payment Plan Combo
You can also choose to pay 50% of your total course fees upon enrolment and the balance on a Payment Plan. When you do, you’ll benefit from 50% of the standard Pay in Full discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Payment Plan
You can choose to pay for your course in weekly or fortnightly instalments. By paying in instalments, you can schedule your payments around your regular outgoings and get ahead without breaking the bank. Open Colleges payment plans are interest-free.
BPAY®
With BPAY®, you’re able to pay quickly and securely, 24/7 through your internet, mobile or phone banking service. You can choose when, how much and from which account to pay from - whatever works for you. BPAY® is only available when paying in full. Call an Enrolment Consultant to find out more.
BPAY® is a trademark of BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518. Check if BPAY® is right for you by reading the terms and conditions available from your Financial Institution.
Ellena has over 15 years' experience in the beauty and cosmetic industry, which started after achieving a Diploma of Beauty Therapy, working in salons, cosmetic clinics, running her own beauty business (specialising in brow-shaping, nails and tanning), supervising work placement students, as well as lecturing experience. Ellena is motivated by helping others to feel better about themselves, being able to pass on her knowledge to students (and seeing them develop and enhance their confidence and skills), and being part of an industry that is continuing to grow and allow therapists to have flexible work arrangements.
Her favourite treatments to teach includes stone therapy massage, nail treatments, brow shaping, lash treatments (including extensions), and tanning.
Your Work Placement will need to be conducted in an appropriate work place that provides nail treatments and has access to a full comprehensive range of professional products for each practical treatment, supervised by a qualified staff member. You will need to secure your own Work Placement; however Open Colleges can provide advice and direction through our Work Placement Support Team. There are a number of statutory checks that may be required by workplaces, such as a National Police Check, Working with Children Check (or state equivalent), a First Aid Certificate and signing of a Confidentiality Agreement and Code of Conduct. These may vary by state. In addition, individual workplaces may impose additional requirements on students undertaking work placement. You will be responsible for the costs of any such checks or requirements.
You will need to undertake work placement to successfully complete the units of competency in this course. As such, a Statement of Attainment cannot be issued for part completion of the qualification unless work placement is completed. Your work placement will need to be completed in Australia, and you will be responsible for the costs of any travel, accommodation, statutory checks or other requirements related to your work placement. You may be required to complete work placement in multiple salons if your chosen salon does not provide all of the required services. More information can be found in the Workplace Assessment Guide
This course contains a minimum of 250 hours of work placement which will be split into two blocks
Work placement block 1 – 216 hours and may be commenced after successful completion of Modules 1 – 7 and your work placement preparation activities.
Work placement block 2 – 34 hours and may be commenced after successful completion of Modules 9 – 12 and your work placement preparation activities.
Immunisations
Please note that your host organisation may require you to provide an up to date immunisation history to verify current, and active, immunisations prior to the commencement of your work placement. Open Colleges has no control over this requirement, so if you are unable to provide this, you will need to discuss it with your intended Host Organisation.
It should also be noted that some immunisations, such as Hepatitis B and COVID19, need multiple injections to be administered over a specific time period before you are deemed immune. It is important that you consult with your GP as soon as possible to avoid delays in starting your work placement.
Course at a Glance
Online with Work Placement (via OpenSpaceX)
Flexible payment options available
Nationally recognised
Course at a Glance
Online with Work Placement (via OpenSpaceX)
Flexible payment options available
Nationally recognised
Become an in-demand Nail Technician, and get the knowledge to start your own microbusiness with this online nail tech course.
During your studies, you will learn how to:
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note - limitations do apply.
| Course number | E1404 |
| Qualification name | SHB30321 Certificate III in Nail Technology |
| Course duration | Maximum 12 months |
| Delivery Method | Online with Work Placement (via OpenSpaceX) |
| Recognition | Nationally Recognised |
| Assessments | Multiple choice Quiz, Projects, Role plays, Video, Work Placement, Written assessments |
| Awarded by | Open Colleges Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90796) |
Mandatory Local Entry Requirements
There are no mandated education entry requirements for this qualification, per the SHB Hairdressing and Beauty Services Training Package. There are no mandatory Open Colleges entry requirements.
Recommended Local Entry Requirements
You will need to be at least 18 years old.
Students will be required to physically massage the client during a treatment
This course requires you to have access to specific tools, equipment, and resources.
Tools and equipment
Students will need to purchase specific tools and equipment as part of this course. A full list of materials, equipment and tools required for this course can be found here.
Access to others
Students will need to work with one or two other people to participate in video or audio roleplays. It is the responsibility of the student to find their own suitable participants for role-plays.
Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies. You can access the Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool here.
Open Colleges may make changes to the course from time to time to reflect changes introduced to the relevant Training Package or other regulatory requirements. Please download the course guide for current information about the course and its status.
| SHBBRES003 | Research and apply beauty industry information |
Working safely in the beauty industry
| SHBXWHS003 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices |
| SHBBINF002 | Maintain infection control standards |
Introduction to nails and enhancements
| SHBBNLS011 | Use electric file equipment for nail services |
| SHBBNLS007 | Provide manicure and pedicare services |
| SHBBNLS008 | Apply gel and dip powder nail enhancements |
| SHBBNLS009 | Apply acrylic nail enhancements |
| SHBBNLS010 | Apply nail art |
| SHBXIND003 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment |
Working in a salon
| SHBXCCS007 | Conduct salon financial transactions |
| SHBXCCS008 | Provide salon services to clients |
| Block 1 | Work Placement |
| SHBBCCS005 | Advise on beauty products and services |
| SHBBNLS012 | Apply advanced nail art |
| BSBESB304 | Determine resource requirements for new business ventures |
| ICTWEB306 | Develop web presence using social media |
| Block 2 | Work Placement |
Pay in Full
You can choose to pay your course fees in full upon enrolment and benefit from a 10% discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Pay 50% & Payment Plan Combo
You can also choose to pay 50% of your total course fees upon enrolment and the balance on a Payment Plan. When you do, you’ll benefit from 50% of the standard Pay in Full discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Payment Plan
You can choose to pay for your course in weekly or fortnightly instalments. By paying in instalments, you can schedule your payments around your regular outgoings and get ahead without breaking the bank. Open Colleges payment plans are interest-free.
BPAY®
With BPAY®, you’re able to pay quickly and securely, 24/7 through your internet, mobile or phone banking service. You can choose when, how much and from which account to pay from - whatever works for you. BPAY® is only available when paying in full. Call an Enrolment Consultant to find out more.
BPAY® is a trademark of BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518. Check if BPAY® is right for you by reading the terms and conditions available from your Financial Institution.
Ellena has over 15 years' experience in the beauty and cosmetic industry, which started after achieving a Diploma of Beauty Therapy, working in salons, cosmetic clinics, running her own beauty business (specialising in brow-shaping, nails and tanning), supervising work placement students, as well as lecturing experience. Ellena is motivated by helping others to feel better about themselves, being able to pass on her knowledge to students (and seeing them develop and enhance their confidence and skills), and being part of an industry that is continuing to grow and allow therapists to have flexible work arrangements.
Her favourite treatments to teach includes stone therapy massage, nail treatments, brow shaping, lash treatments (including extensions), and tanning.
Your Work Placement will need to be conducted in an appropriate work place that provides nail treatments and has access to a full comprehensive range of professional products for each practical treatment, supervised by a qualified staff member. You will need to secure your own Work Placement; however Open Colleges can provide advice and direction through our Work Placement Support Team. There are a number of statutory checks that may be required by workplaces, such as a National Police Check, Working with Children Check (or state equivalent), a First Aid Certificate and signing of a Confidentiality Agreement and Code of Conduct. These may vary by state. In addition, individual workplaces may impose additional requirements on students undertaking work placement. You will be responsible for the costs of any such checks or requirements.
You will need to undertake work placement to successfully complete the units of competency in this course. As such, a Statement of Attainment cannot be issued for part completion of the qualification unless work placement is completed. Your work placement will need to be completed in Australia, and you will be responsible for the costs of any travel, accommodation, statutory checks or other requirements related to your work placement. You may be required to complete work placement in multiple salons if your chosen salon does not provide all of the required services. More information can be found in the Workplace Assessment Guide
This course contains a minimum of 250 hours of work placement which will be split into two blocks
Work placement block 1 – 216 hours and may be commenced after successful completion of Modules 1 – 7 and your work placement preparation activities.
Work placement block 2 – 34 hours and may be commenced after successful completion of Modules 9 – 12 and your work placement preparation activities.
Immunisations
Please note that your host organisation may require you to provide an up to date immunisation history to verify current, and active, immunisations prior to the commencement of your work placement. Open Colleges has no control over this requirement, so if you are unable to provide this, you will need to discuss it with your intended Host Organisation.
It should also be noted that some immunisations, such as Hepatitis B and COVID19, need multiple injections to be administered over a specific time period before you are deemed immune. It is important that you consult with your GP as soon as possible to avoid delays in starting your work placement.
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