Certificate II in Nail Technology

Certificate II in Nail Technology has been designed as a standard entry level qualification for the Beauty industry. It applies to those wishing to develop the skills and knowledge to begin a career in the nail technology stream of the Beauty industry. Likely functions within the Beauty industry for those who achieve this level of qualification include working within clearly defined contexts and under supervision. It involves interacting with customers, providing manicure and pedicare services, applying acrylic or gel nail enhancement and applying nail art.

Entry Requirements

• You must be 15 years (or mature age)
• You must have successfully completed Year 10 of education
• You must have sufficient literacy, numeracy and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete the course
• You must possess excellent people skills

Career Opportunities/Vocational Outcomes

This course may lead to work in the Beauty Industry in areas such as Beauty Salons, and Hairdressing Salons and Day Spas that provide beauty services

Program Articulation

Individuals who complete the Certificate II in Nail Technology  

Program Duration and Flexibility

To ensure individual learning interests, needs and styles are met; the Australian Academy offers both full-time, part time and Distance Education programs. These are:

• Full Time: 6 months
• Part Time: 12 months
• Distance Education (Determined by the individuals needs)

Students are provided with:

• Natural nail care kit (Stream 1)
• Nail art kit (Stream 2)

Course Commencement

Courses commence in February, April, July and September each year for full time and part time applicants. Course commencement for Distance Education applicants will be decided on a case by case basis.

Delivery & Assessment Methods

Training and assessment is conducted in a friendly classroom setting that reflects a real salon environment. Training might include but is not limited to practical class sessions, written work, self-paced activities, group discussions, debate and practical work on clients. Practicing on real clients will make the student’s learning experience unique. Working on “Real Clients” gives students the necessary confidence in a variety of situations, and also gives the opportunity to apply, in a practical way, what has been taught in practical class sessions.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Individuals with previous non formal and informal learning who have achieved the required learning outcomes, competency or standards for entry to, and/or partial or total completion of a total qualification may be granted Recognition of Prior Learning.

Registration

Qualifications granted by AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY are accredited by the Queensland Government through the Department of Education, Training and the Arts.

This program is nationally recognized under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF 2007).

National Training Provider No: 31716

Course Structure

There are a number of Units of Competency that form the Certificate II in Nail Technology Units of Competency listed below is included in the current Australian Academy course structure.

To achieve a Certificate II in Nail Technology a total of thirteen (13) units must be completed. This comprises:

• Twelve (12) core units, and
• One (1) elective unit

CORE UNITS
Unit Code	Unit Name
WRBBS201B	Provide manicure and pedicare services
WRBCS201B	Conduct financial transactions
WRBCS202A	Apply techniques to update beauty industry knowledge
WRBCS203B	Provide service to clients
WRBCS204A	Apply knowledge of nail science to nail services
WRRM1B	Merchandise products
WRRM2B	Perform routine housekeeping duties
WRRS1B	Sell products and services
WRRCS1B	Communicate in the workplace
WRRER1B	Work effectively in a retail environment
WRRLP1B	Apply safe working practices
AND EITHER
WRBBS202A	Apply gel nail enhancement
OR
WRBBS203A	Apply acrylic nail enhancement
WRBBS202A	Apply gel nail enhancement
WRBBS203A	Apply acrylic nail enhancement
WRBBS204B	Apply nail art