Certificate II in Nail Technology 
 

 
Traineeship
National Code
: 
WRB20104 
Short Course Guide
CRICOS Code:  
Centre:
Hair, Beauty and Floristry
Location:
Elgar Campus
Study Area: Beauty; 
Study Area Sub Category:  
Career Card:
Nail Technician 
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Units of Competency

What does this course involve?

Beautiful nails require skill and artistry. In this course you will learn the art of becoming a nail technician.

This hands-on course will teach you how to perform manicures, pedicures, acrylic and gel nail enhancements and a range of other tasks.

Along with these practical skills you will also learn the science of nails, and the vital communication and retail skills needed for a career as a nail technician.

On-the-job placement is a required part of this course, so you will get to put your skills into practice in a real working environment.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course leads to work in beauty salons, hairdressing salons that offer nail services and specialist nail salons.
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

This course is Government accredited and has National recognition.

What further study options will I have?

This course can lead to the Certificate III in Beauty Services.

Can I apply?

You must have sufficient literacy, numeracy and visual interpretation skills to enable you to successfully complete the course.

How do I apply?

Direct Entry - Rolling enrolments
If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

Individual interview

Length of course

Part time - 6 months 1 day per week

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

For this course, there are two fee structures. Visit the Government Subsidised Place Eligibility page to see if you are eligible for a Government subsidised place.

Government Subsidised Fees

  1. Tuition Fee - $1.62 per hour (max $875.00)
  2. Concession Tuition Fee - $105.00
  3. Service and Amenities Fee - $65.00 or 90.00
  4. Material Fees - contact the Institute
Fee For Service Fees

Fee for Service - this course will cost $5,000.00 if you aren't eligible for government subsidised training.

If you are an employer seeking training for groups of employees, contact the Institute for a customised package.

How will I be assessed?

  • Oral presentation
  • Written assessment
  • Practical assessment
  • Project work
  • Examination or testing

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

 
Units of Competency

Core
WRRS1B
Sell Products And Services
18.00 hr

This unit involves the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to sell products and services in a retail environment. It involves the use of sales techniques and encompasses the key selling skills from approaching the customer to closing the sale. It requires a basic level of product knowledge.

WRRCS1B
Communicate In The Workplace
50.00 hr

This unit encompasses the skills, knowledge and attitudes required for effective communication with customers and other staff in the workplace. It involves establishing contact with customers, processing information, working in a team, maintaining personal presentation, following routine instructions, reading and interpreting retail documents and using numbers in the workplace.

WRRER1B
Work Effectively In a Retail Environment
40.00 hr

This unit encompasses the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to work effectively in a retail environment. It involves acting responsibly and in a non-discriminatory manner, and identifying the relevant award/agreement.

WRRLP1B
Apply Safe Working Practices
18.00 hr

This unit incorporates the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC) guidelines for occupational health and safety. It encompasses the skills, knowledge and attitudes to maintain a safe work environment for staff, customers and others. It involves observing basic safety and emergency procedures.

WRRM2B
Perform Routine Housekeeping Duties
18.00 hr

This unit encompasses the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to maintain and organise work areas in a retail environment. It involves applying personal hygiene practices by staff members and the organisation of the work area to keep the workplace tidy, clean and safe.

WRRM1B
Merchandise Products
30.00 hr

This unit encompasses the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to merchandise products within a retail store. It involves the arrangement and presentation of merchandise, setting up and maintaining displays and labelling or pricing stock.

WRBCS201B
Conduct Financial Transactions
25.00 hr

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct operations at the point of sale area. This competency may apply to a range of roles in the workplace. This unit is equivalent to and replaces WRB07A Conduct Financial Transactions, as packaged in WRB99.

WRBCS203B
Provide Service To Clients
30.00 hr

This unit describes the competencies required to deliver service to clients, including receiving clients, making appointments and responding to client complaints. This competency may apply to a range of roles in the workplace. This unit is equivalent to and replaces WRB08A Provide Service to Clients, as packaged in WRB99.

WRBCS202A
Apply Techniques To Update Beauty Industry Knowledge
20.00 hr

This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to access, increase and update knowledge of the beauty industry and relevant industry legislation. This competency may apply to a range of roles in the workplace.

WRBCS204A
Apply Knowledge Of Nail Science To Nail Services
15.00 hr

This unit describes the knowledge required to apply nail science to beauty treatments. This competency will apply to a range of beauty treatments relating to nails and to a range of roles in the workplace.

WRBBS201B
Provide Manicure And Pedicare Services
30.00 hr

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of manicure and pedicare services. This competency may apply to a range of roles in the workplace. This unit is equivalent to and replaces WRB17A Provide Manicure and Pedicare Service, as packaged in WRB99.

WRBBS203A
Apply Acrylic Nail Enhancement
35.00 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of acrylic nail enhancement services. This competency may apply to a range of roles in the workplace. This unit provides partial equivalence to WRB18A Apply Nail Enhancement, as packaged in WRB99. The two units WRBBS202A Apply gel nail enhancement and WRBBS203A Apply acrylic nail enhancement together are equivalent to WRB18A Apply Nail Enhancement.
Elective (mandatory)
WRBBS202A
Apply Gel Nail Enhancement
30.00 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of artificial gel nail application services. This competency may apply to a range of roles in the workplace. This unit provides partial equivalence to WRB18A Apply Nail Enhancement, as packaged in WRB99. The two units WRBBS202A Apply gel nail enhancement and WRBBS203A Apply acrylic nail enhancement together are equivalent to WRB18A Apply Nail Enhancement.
All fees quoted are indicative fees and are correct at the time of publishing. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where minimum course numbers are not met, the course may be cancelled at short notice. In such instances and only when possible, an alternative option may be suggested for accredited courses. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

Course Enquiries

Local Students
1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)

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+61 3 9286 9425

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