Learn how to complete nail enhancements from acrylic, gel to dip powder.
This course covers the skills and techniques to design and complete acrylic and gel nail enhancements including french tips, backfills, coloured gels, overlays, refills and removals.
What will I Learn?
Prepare clients
Remove artificial gel nails
Apply or refill artificial gel nails
Review treatment and provide post-treatment advice
Prepare for an acrylic nail enhancement service
Remove artificial nails
Apply or refill artificial nails
Review treatment and provide post-treatment advice
Course Outcomes and Career Opportunities
On successful completion, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for this course
Entrance requirements & pre-requisites
You must be 16 years of age or older.
For this course, you will need to:
provide photo ID to the trainer on the first day of the course
bring a pen and paper
organise a model who is suitable for nail enhancements – the trainer will advise you of the dates your model is required.
Units offered
Core Units
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Unit Code
Unit Name
SHBBNLS011
Use electric file equipment for nail services
SHBBNLS009
Apply acrylic nail enhancements
SHBBNLS008
Apply gel and dip powder nail enhancements
Assessment
This course involves accredited units. You will be required to complete assessment tasks to demonstrate your underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes to meet the course outcomes. A combination of written, oral and practical assessment strategies will be used in either a classroom, online or workplace environment.
Where units require demonstration of skills in a workplace environment, you will have the opportunity to do this either in your own workplace (where appropriate), through a practical placement, or by using one of the Institute's simulated workshops/classrooms. Detailed information about the types, conduct and dates of assessments will be provided in advance. You will also be provided with information about the opportunity for reassessment and appeal.
Here's an outline of fees and costs associated with your course (including resource and/or materials costs associated with your course).
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Course Fees
$915.00
No concession or government funding applies
Resource and/or materials costs
Some courses require specific resources or materials necessary for your study eg: tools of the trade, excursions, etc. Final costs will be determined upon enrolment.
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Additional course fees
Indicative Course Fee
Course consumable/materials (approximate)
$0.00
How do I pay for the short course?
Booking your short course is easy and starts online. Once you've completed your online booking, you can choose from the following convenient payment options:
Online: pay securely via our online payment portal.
Over the phone: we will call you to take EFTPOS payment over the phone using your credit or debit card.
In person: visit your nearest campus to pay by card.
Authority to Invoice: if you nominate a third party (such as your employer) to cover your course cost, we will email you an Authority to Invoice form.
How to book for a short course
There are 5 simple steps when booking a short course with us.
Book – Book online and complete our enrolment details at swtafe.edu.au
Verify – You will be asked to verify your identity online as part of the booking process.
Pay – Pay online, in person, over the phone, or request an invoice for third-party payment.
Assessment – Some courses require a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment. We’ll let you know if it’s needed.
Attend – Once confirmed, we’ll email all the course details and any pre-reading required.
If need any assistance with completing your booking, contact our team via the live chat below, call 1300 648 911 or visit your nearest campus.
Careers and Course Advice
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Our Careers Coaches at the Skills and Jobs Centre is here to support you. Whether you’re exploring career options, transitioning from school to the workforce or looking to study after school we’re here to help you.
Student Support
As a SWTAFE student, you can access a variety of support services that will enhance your study experience and help you complete your studies successfully. For more information about any of these services, visit our student page.
This is Free TAFE course. Free TAFE is a Victorian Government program that covers tuition fees for priority courses for students who are eligible for government-subsidised training. There may still be some costs like course materials, uniform or excursions applicable to the course you select.
A Free TAFE Pathways Program is a group of courses that complement each other to help you continue to train for the career and industry you may wish to work in.
For eligible students, these courses are tuition fee free. Depending on the course, you may still be required to pay material fees. The consumable fees for this course are listed in the above table.
