Knowledge and skills for manicure and pedicure and hand and foot treatments
Manicurists/ Pedicurists must be able to master nail services including manicure, pedicure, hand and foot treatments.
Manicurists/ Pedicurists
Descriptions & Duties
- Manicurists/ Pedicurists provide nail services including manicure and pedicure services as well as hand and foot treatments.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Trade Specific Competencies
Customer-service knowledge and skills
Manicurists/ Pedicurists must have good customer-service skills to retain current customers and attracting new ones.
Time-management knowledge and skills
Time-management skills are important for Manicurists/ Pedicurists in scheduling appointments and providing services.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- A relevant recognised diploma or foundation certificate, or equivalent
Experience
- 1 to 2 years of relevant work experience
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $8,000-$10,000
Monthly Salary $16,000-$20,000
Monthly Salary $16,000-$30,000
Related Education & Training
Work Environment
- Manicurists/ Pedicurists typically work indoors in nail care salons and often wear protective masks. Their work schedules include late evenings, weekends, and holidays and may work full time or part time.
Tools
- Cuticle scissors
- Cuticle nippers/ cuticle trimmers
- Emery boards
- Paraffin warmers
- Pedicure Stools
- UV gel lamps
- UV sterilisers
