NAIL TECHNICIAN COURSE
Category:
Health & Fitness Courses
Course Format
Paper-Based
Approximate Study Time
100 Hours (Self Study)
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Payment Options
You can spread the payments for this course
over 4 monthly payments.
Initial payment of £180.00
Followed by 3 monthly
payments of £65.00 |
Price:
£375.00
VAT inclusive
Approximate Delivery Time
1-2 Working Days (Courier Service) |
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Are you interested in the latest fashion trends? Do you enjoy working with people? Are you creative and artistic? If so, then why not think about becoming a Nail Technician?
Work in the beauty industry is both interesting and varied. Job satisfaction is high.
As a Beauty Therapist, you would usually work in a salon with other beauticians, hairdressers etc. Or you can, if you wish, decide to be your own boss and run a ‘mobile’ business, visiting your clients in their own homes. Whatever path you choose, it’s a job you’ll love doing, and you’ll make new friends too!
The great thing about our Nail Technician course is that you can study in your own time, at your own pace, from home or from work. You will also have your own professional personal tutor offering tutor support by e-mail and post for a full 12 months from the day you receive the course.
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A LEVEL 2 MANICURE & PEDICURE KIT IS SUPPLIED FREE TO ALL STUDENTS.
Contents: Cuticle Nipper; Nail Scissors - Straight Shank 9cm; Cuticle Knife - Stainless Steel; Thick Emery Boards (10); 6” Manicure Sticks (10); Rubber Ended Hoof Stick; Plastic Nail Brush; Nail Buffer Chamois, 12cm; Concave; Manicure Bowl; Nail Clipper 80mm; Big Foot File; French Manicure Kit; Cuticle Oil 15ml; Base Coat 15ml; Quick Dry Top Coat 15ml; Nail Varnish - Classic Red; Nail Varnish - Pink Pearl; Nail Varnish - Chocolate Pearl; Clear Spatula 15cm; Paraffin Wax Brush 2”; Skintruth Nail Buffing Cream; Cuticle Massage Cream; and Creamy Cuticle Remover. |
The Course Includes the Following 17 Units:-
- Unit 1 - Your Professional Image
The following topics are covered: Health and safety; Professional salon conduct towards client and colleagues; Professional ethics; ethics towards clients and colleagues; and Your professional appearance.
- Unit 2 - Bacteria and Other Infectious Agents
The following topics are covered: Bacteria – types; Nail fungal infections; Sterilisation; Sanitation & Disinfection.
- Unit 3 – Safety in the Salon
The following topics are covered: Chemicals used by Nail Technicians; Overexposure to chemicals; Eye protection; Cumulative Trauma Disorders; and Carpel Tunnel Syndrome.
- Unit 4 – Understanding Chemicals
The following topics are covered: Matter and energy; Properties of matter; Energy; Element, atom, compound and molecule; Vapours; Chemical reactions; Catalysts; Adhesion; Primers; Monomers and polymers; and Light and energy.
- Unit 5 – Anatomy & Physiology
The following topics are covered: Cells, tissues and membranes; Cell structure and function; Cell membranes; Nucleus and nucleolus; Cytoplasm; Cell functions; Cell division; DNA; Body tissue; Epithelial; Muscle; Nervous; Membranes; Skeletal system; and Muscular system.
The following topics are covered: Nails and disorders; and Symptoms.
- Unit 7 – Skin & its Disorders
The following topics are covered: Function of the skin; Skins structure; Epidermis; Dermis; Nourishment; Nerves; Skin glands; and Skin disorders.
- Unit 8 – Client Consultation
The following topics are covered: Clients’ needs; Clients’ lifestyle; and Client record card.
The following topics are covered: Supplies; Sanitation of implements; Materials and containers; Nail cosmetic supplies; Table top set up; Nail shape; Plain manicure; Finishing the nails; Male manicure; Paraffin wax treatment; and Hand massage.
The following topics are covered: Supplies; Pre-service; Performing a pedicure; and Foot massage.
- Unit 11 – Advanced Nail Techniques
The following topics are covered: Nail Tips; and Application.
- Unit 12 – Acrylic Overlay Tips
The following topics are covered: Acrylic powers; Supplies; Pre-service; Application; Refills; Maintenance; and Removal.
The following topics are covered: Preparation; French manicure; Gel maintenance; and Gel removal.
The following topics are covered: Supplies; Pre-service; Application; Maintaining; Removing; Repairing fabric wraps; and Nail art.
- Unit 15 – Areas of Nail Technician Work
The following topics are covered: Mobile; Home-based; and Salon-based.
The following topics are covered: Control of substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH); and Electric files.
- Unit 17 – Aromatherapy recipes for Manicures and Pedicures
The following topics are covered: Cuticle softening treatment; Nail strengthening treatment; Tires, swollen feet; and Cracked and dry feet.
Pre-Requirements:
There are no particular entry requirements.
Course Duration & Support:
Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. You also have access to a personal tutor by mail or email for a 12 month period. As the course is self study you can complete in as little or as long a time as you prefer.
Assessment:
You will be assessed on coursework which is detailed in the course materials. Most coursework consists of short paragraph answers to set questions. Your work can be sent back to your course tutor by email or by post.
Qualification:
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The award is gained from your successfully completed coursework so there is no exam to complete.
On successful completion of this course students will be awarded a Beauty Therapy Level 2 Award.
This award has been independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and is comparable to working at GCSE or NVQ Level 2. |
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The award is issued through NCFE. NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
The course has been mapped against the National Occupational Standards for the Beauty industry set by habia.
Please Note: Once you have completed the course we advise that you gain as much practical experience as you can, and once you receive your qualification, it is advised that you obtain the relevant insurance.
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