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Course code: 900-83035

Statement of Attainment in Manicure and Pedicure Services

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Overview About this course

Practise the art of pampering with this introductory course. Provide services and advice to clients getting hand, foot and nail treatments. Apply nail polish after filing and shaping nails, and learn to exfoliate skin and massage hands and feet.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

  • Consult with clients and provide manicure and pedicure treatments

  • Recognise skin and nail conditions and recommend appropriate services or advice

  • Use electric file equipment, including using the correct drill bits and minimising damage to natural nails

  • Apply nail polish and finishing products

  • Soak feet and nails, exfoliate hard skin and treat cuticles

  • Recommend aftercare, products and future services

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

  • A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment

  • Credit toward a full qualification

  • The confidence to consult with clients

  • The skills to provide manicure and pedicure services

  • Experience using electric file equipment for nail services

  • Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

  • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

  • An interest in providing hand, nail and foot treatments

  • Comfort practising your skills on your peers and members of the public, and allowing your peers to practise their skills on you

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: nail technician with a Certificate III in Nail Technology, business owner/operator with a Certificate III in Nail Technology and beauty therapist with the Diploma of Beauty Therapy.

Study pathways

Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

Previous study 0 Courses

Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

The Statement of Attainment in Manicure and Pedicure Services does not have any pre-requisite courses.

Further study 4 Courses

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

Related study 2 Courses

Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

Your experience counts

At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

Units Units taught in this course

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

  • Provide manicure and pedicare services SHBBNLS007

  • Use electric file equipment for nail services SHBBNLS011

TAFE NSW services Facilities and support

TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

  • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

  • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

  • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

  • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

  • TAFE NSW Libraries

  • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

  • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

  • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

  • Student associations – get social with our student community

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