Luster Beauty international Education and Training Academy (Gov. INSTITUTION) | Beauty Hairdressing Editorial Board
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2026-07-18
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Reviewed by Luster Beauty international Education and Training Academy (Gov. INSTITUTION) | Beauty Hairdressing Editorial Board
Key Highlights
- ‧ Three qualification systems: ITEC Level 3 (international), HKQF Level 3 (local), IQA Level 3 (third-party)
- ‧ Two core practical units: iUBT429 Manicure & Pedicure, iUBT311 Nail Technology – fully aligned across systems
- ‧ ITEC written: 50 MCQ｜HKQF written: 35 MCQ + 5 short answer, both 60% pass
- ‧ HKQF manicure/pedicure mid-term: draw lots for hand or foot, 1 hour, 12% of course assessment
- ‧ Uniform mandatory pass: appearance and customer service both require 3/5 minimum – failure in either fails practical
- ‧ Complete ITEC or HKQF full assessment to apply for IQA Level 3 Nail Certificate – no repeat study
- ‧ LBEDU courses cover both systems simultaneously – one course for both ITEC and HKQF exams
Executive Summary
ITEC Level 3 Nail Technology and HKQF Level 3 Nail Technology are highly aligned in core techniques, practical units and pass marks. Key differences: written exam format (ITEC 50 MCQ vs HKQF 35 MCQ + 5 short answer), manicure/pedicure assessment format (ITEC separate hand/foot vs HKQF draw lots for one), and filing technique requirements (HKQF explicitly requires electric file operation). Both are built around iUBT429 Manicure & Pedicure and iUBT311 Nail Technology. Graduates of either system can directly apply for IQA Level 3 Nail Certificate. LBEDU courses cover both standards simultaneously – one course for both exams.
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