ITEC Diploma in Nail Technology Level 3
377503 Apply fibre/silk nail technology
NQF Level 4
377501 Apply gel enhancements
NQF Level 4
377520 Apply liquid and powder nail enhancements
NQF Level 4
3777505 Perform a manicure & pedicure seervice
NQF Level 3
These qualifications will prepare you for a career as a nail technician that includes UV gel, powder and acrylic systems, silk and fibre applications, enhancements and techniques.
The qualification consists of 3 mandatory units.
The main skills the learner will perform are:
Care of the nails on the hand including hand massage and application of polish Care of the nails on the feet including foot massage and application of polish.
Applying and maintaining nail enhancements - liquid and powder, gel and wraps.
The learner will also develop knowledge of related health and safety, client care, communication and professional conduct and business awareness which are essential to working and
being successful in the beauty and nail industry.
This qualification also provides:
The related knowledge and understanding required to perform the nail treatments as well as understanding the structures that the learner will be working over.
In particular the anatomy and physiology of the skin and nails and common diseases
and disorders that my affect when the client should or should not receive treatments.​
Duration - onsite
5 months onsite training once a week to include knowledge, practical and case study guidance. Course Dates : February 2026
Entry requirement
Learners accessing this qualification will have to demonstratecompetence in:
Communication skills at NQF Level 3.
Mathematical literacy skills at NQF Level 3.
Learners must complete the manicure and pedicure Certificate or Unit standard as it is a
pre requisite for Nail Technology.
Exit
The learner must meet the exit criteria for the knowledge based component, the practical based component and the case based component.
​SDP Services Seta Certificate of Competence for the unit standard/s
3777505 Perform a manicure & pedicure seervice
NQF Level 3​
377503 Apply fibre/silk nail technology NQF Level 4
377501 Apply gel enhancements NQF Level 4
377520 Apply liquid and powder nail enhancements
Beautiko Certificate of Completion.
On successful completion the the student has the option to enrol for the ITEC International Exams at additional cost.
ITEC Diploma in Nail Technology level 3.