Nail Technology City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate

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Study Mode: Part-time Course Level: 2

If you're interested in nails and want an exciting career in the beauty industry this course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to become a qualified nail technician and provide nail enhancement treatments to clients.

For the first 10 weeks of the programme you will complete the Manicure Level 2 qualification which will teach you all aspects of manicure - including the structure of the nail, fling, shaping and cuticle treatment to prepare the nails for a manicure, how to apply nail varnish and carry out a French manicure - as well as how to apply nourishing treatments and perform a hand and lower arm massage.

Following this you will go onto complete the Nail Technology Level 2 qualification, teaching you a broad range of skills including gel nail enhancements.

You will also gain additional skills in customer service, client communication, health and safety in the salon, and the promotion of products and services, all of which are transferable across the beauty sector and will be invaluable whichever area of the industry you decide to work in.

Please note: You will be required to bring clients into the salon to enable you to complete your assessments and will be expected to purchase your own nail kit (costing approximately £150), and college-branded uniform (costing approximately £50). Order forms will be provided before the start of the course and fnancial support may be available to help with these costs.

Also, if you earn less than £30,000 per year and aged 19 or over, you could study this course for FREE!

To access this course you are required to:

Have three or more GCSEs at grade 3/4 or above including English and/or Maths
Perform a trade test and carry out a hand massage or file and polish nails so that tutors can determine your level of knowledge and determine that the course is the right one for you.
Purchase a beauty kit and college-branded uniform (details will be provided at enrolment)

During this course you will learn:

Maintenance and care procedures for the nails and skin of the hands
The application of colour to the nails on the hands
French manicure technique
Single layer varnishing
Multi-layer varnishing
Paraffin wax and warm oil treatments for nourishment
The study of the structure of the nail
Contra-indications to manicure
Client consultation techniques
Provide and maintain nail enhancements
Demonstrate client care and communication skills
Promote products and services to clients in a salon
Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon

By studying this course you will:

Provide manicure treatments
Learn how to work in the beauty industry
Learn how to prepare, apply and maintain gel/acrylic nail extensions
Develop confidence in dealing with a wide range of clients
Improve your communication and customer service skills
Gain knowledge and experience of working as part of a team in a commercial salon
Develop your understanding of health and safety in the industry
Promoting products and services

You will be assessed throughout the course in the following ways:

Observation of practical work with clients and continuous assessment of practical tasks
Assignments
Multiple-choice online tests to assess your knowledge and understanding
Production of a portfolio of evidence

The skills you will learn from this course will enable you to: