Private one-on-one short course
BIAB & Soft Gel X Beginner Course
Private one-on-one training for students who want focused beginner skills in BIAB / builder gel and Soft Gel X-style nail extensions.
Course overview
Two modern nail systems, taught privately and from the ground up.
The BIAB & Soft Gel X Beginner Course is designed for students who want practical, focused training in two popular modern nail services: BIAB / builder gel and Soft Gel X-style extensions.
This course is delivered as private one-on-one in-house training, allowing the trainer to guide the student step by step through product knowledge, natural nail preparation, application, removal, finishing and beginner troubleshooting.
It is suitable for beginners who want to start building practical skills for home-based, freelance or salon-style nail services.
Private one-on-one training
Your trainer, your schedule, your pace.
This is a private one-on-one course, so places are limited and training dates are arranged directly with the student.
Where possible, Tanaka Beauty College works with the student's schedule. Training dates are confirmed based on student availability and trainer availability.
Classes are usually scheduled from 10:00am to 1:00pm. As this is private training, session timing may vary slightly depending on the student's pace and the skills being completed on the day. Students should keep the scheduled class time available for each training day.
This course is not delivered after hours or on Sundays.
What you will learn
Ten beginner skills, taught one-on-one.
Course structure
Four private training days.
The course runs across four private training days. The full practical instructions, model requirements and preparation details are provided to enrolled students in the course information pack.
BIAB / builder gel foundation skills
BIAB practical application and removal concepts
Soft Gel X-style application skills
Soft Gel X-style removal, refinement and final trainer feedback
Kit, models & trainer
What we provide. What you'll bring.
Student training kit.
A student training kit is included to support practical learning. The kit includes selected products, tools and training resources used for BIAB / builder gel, Soft Gel X-style application, nail preparation, finishing and removal. Final kit inclusions may vary depending on supplier availability, course requirements and product updates. Further kit information is provided in the course information pack.
Models and practical training.
Students are responsible for arranging suitable models where model work is required. Model requirements and preparation instructions are provided in the course information pack before training.
Your trainer.
Training is delivered by a qualified educator holding training and assessment certification, with practical industry experience in nail technology and salon-based training.
Course fee
$1,550, including your student training kit.
Weekly course payment arrangements are only available for nationally recognised qualification enrolments such as SHB30321 Certificate III in Nail Technology and SHB30221 Certificate III in Make-Up, and do not apply to this private short course.
Certificate
A Tanaka Beauty College Certificate of Completion.
Issued by Tanaka Beauty College
Students who successfully complete the required training activities receive a Tanaka Beauty College Certificate of Completion for BIAB & Soft Gel X Beginner Training. To receive the certificate, students must attend the required training sessions, participate in practical activities, complete the theory component, follow health and safety requirements and demonstrate suitable beginner-level competence in the services covered.
This private short course is designed for practical skill development. It is not a nationally recognised qualification, does not provide a Statement of Attainment, and does not provide unit credit or automatic credit transfer toward SHB30321 Certificate III in Nail Technology.
Looking for a nationally recognised qualification?
Students who want a full nationally recognised nail technology qualification may enrol separately into SHB30321 Certificate III in Nail Technology. Standard enrolment, training and assessment requirements apply.
Who this course is for
Built for focused, private beginners.
Important information
Honest expectations.
This course is designed to teach practical beginner skills in BIAB and Soft Gel X-style services. Students are expected to practise after training to build speed, confidence and consistency.
This course can support students who want to offer BIAB and Soft Gel X-style services from a home-based, freelance or salon-style setting. Business results depend on the student's practice, confidence, professionalism, marketing, client service, ongoing learning and personal commitment.
Completion of this course does not guarantee employment, income, client bookings, business success or licensing outcomes. Please refer to Tanaka Beauty College's website terms and conditions for booking, cancellation and refund information.
Places are limited — private training only.
To enrol or request available training dates, contact Tanaka Beauty College.
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