

Foundation
Intensive
Course Duration: 8 Days
Cost: *FROM $3,000
Non-Accredited Unit or Accredited Unit options
Build strong foundations. Master the essentials. Start your nail career with confidence.
The Foundation Intensive Course is designed for beginners who want to learn the essential skills of professional nail services — properly, practically, and without overcomplicating the process.
This hands-on intensive takes you through the core systems every nail professional needs to understand, from safe e-file techniques and structured gel services to acrylic fundamentals and creating a professional salon experience.
You’ll learn the why behind the technique, build confidence through guided practice, and develop strong foundations that you can continue refining throughout your nail career.
✼ FULL PROFESSIONAL KIT INCLUDED
Everything you need to learn, practise and begin building your skills is included.
Your professional kit has been carefully selected to support you throughout the course and beyond — so you can focus on learning without worrying about what to buy.
No guesswork. No unnecessary products. Just the essentials you actually need to build strong foundations.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This course is perfect for:
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Complete beginners with no previous nail experience
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Self-taught nail artists who want stronger foundations
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Aspiring nail professionals preparing to work with clients
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Anyone who feels overwhelmed by conflicting techniques and wants a clear system to follow
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E-File Fundatmentals
Learn how to use your e-file safely, confidently, and with control.
You’ll understand your machine, speed, pressure, angles, bit selection, and safe handling techniques — so you can work efficiently without feeling nervous or overwhelmed.
You’ll learn:
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E-file safety and machine control
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Understanding RPM, speed and pressure
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Essential e-file bits and when to use them
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Safe product removal
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Cuticle and nail preparation fundamentals
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Common mistakes and how to avoid them
2
The Complete Gel Manicure & Pedicure System
Master a complete professional gel service from preparation to finish.
Learn how to create clean, long-lasting gel manicures and pedicures with a simple, repeatable system you can confidently use in a salon environment.
You’ll learn:
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Professional nail and cuticle preparation
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Product application and control
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Clean gel polish application
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Creating a smooth, balanced finish
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Gel manicure service flow
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Gel pedicure service flow
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Safe removal and maintenance
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Troubleshooting lifting, chipping and service issues
3
Acrylic Foundations Intensive
Acrylic doesn’t need to feel complicated.
This intensive breaks the system down into the fundamentals that matter most — product ratio, brush control, placement, structure and finishing.
You’ll learn:
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Understanding acrylic products and tools
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Liquid-to-powder ratio
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Bead pickup and consistency
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Brush control and product placement
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Nail preparation for acrylic services
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Building strength and structure
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Filing and refining
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Creating a clean, professional finish
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Common acrylic problems and how to fix them
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Salon Experience
Technical skills are only one part of becoming a successful nail professional.
Learn how to create a professional, comfortable and memorable client experience from the moment your client arrives to the moment they leave.
You’ll learn:
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Professional consultation
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Setting up your workspace
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Service flow and time management
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Client communication
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Creating a comfortable experience
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Professional standards and salon etiquette
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Aftercare and client education
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Building confidence behind the nail desk

Get In Touch
Ready to start your journey? Contact us today for a free chat about our courses and career pathways.
Salon Location:
310 Harris St, Pyrmonth NSW 2009
Learning Centre:
Building 5, 82-84 John Street, Cabramatta NSW 2166
Telephone:
0433 457 468
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