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22 April, 2024
How Rebecca nailed TAFE
FIVE days a week of working from home gave nail technician Rebecca Jeffries the opportunity to upskill and reskill, learning new techniques at TAFE Queensland.
Having owned her home nail salon for 12 years, Ms Jeffries said she was extremely grateful for the new skills that she had acquired from TAFE Queensland.
“I studied (Certificate III in Nail Technology (SHB30321) full-time,” Ms Jeffries said.
“I quite liked the (TAFE Queensland) facility.
“Especially the fact that the classroom was just off the beauty room, it was really convenient.”
Extremely grateful, Ms Jeffries accredited her gratitude towards her teachers.
“My teachers were amazing at showing me different ways to do things,” she said.
“Any time I needed a question answered, or when I needed help with anything, they were more than happy to help.
“I learned to refine my skills even further as they’d give constructive feedback and criticism on any work that we put out, so it turned out great.”
Specialising in nail art, Ms Jeffries said she particularly enjoyed the practical component of learning.
Dedicated to her craft, Ms Jeffries has recently become a product ambassador, constantly attending beauty expos and is passionate about encouraging others to consider the nail technology industry.
“This career is fantastic because you make such amazing connections with your clients,” Ms Jeffries said.
“They become friends. You celebrate all the exciting things in their lives, and they celebrate yours.
“It’s also a great career option for mums when you are wanting to work from home, because you have the flexibility around your school hours.
“Specialising in nail art, I just love it when a client comes in with an inspiration photo, then showing them how we’ll break it down into each layer, getting them through the ‘ugly, buildable phase’ to then deliver a really beautiful outcome and a match of what they gave you.
“It’s just extremely rewarding, and I absolutely adore it.”
