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Nail Technician
Occupation Code: 5142
Alternative titles: Nail Artist, Manicurist, Pedicurist
Job description and duties
Nail Technicians shape, repair, varnish and decorate clients’ nails. A Nail Technician is typically expected to:
• Clean equipment and accessories and keep a tidy workstation
• Give basic treatments such as manicures and pedicures
• Manage stock, record any shortages and place orders
• Apply false nails, extensions and/or various types of nail applications
• Decorate nails with coloured varnish, transfers, gems or glitter
• Repair any damages to false nails/ extensions
• Keep up-to-date with new products and services
Work environment
Nail Technicians usually work in beauty clinics, salons or nail bars. They generally work a 40 hour week which includes evenings and
weekends. Self-employment is an option for Nail Technicians and some may choose to visit clients in their homes.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
To work as a Nail Technician one would typically require a qualification in Nail Technology, Nail Services or Nail Treatments at MQF Level 2 or higher. Additionally, courses focusing specifically on nail design are also available.
Training programmes typically include a strong practical element and training throughout one’s career is expected.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
For related training offered by other educational institutions, it is advisable to consult the list of accredited courses on the NCFHE website.
On-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
Number of employees (2017)
76
Share of foreigners (2017)
25%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+15%
Median Pay (per annum)
€9,000
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