Description

Looking for a career in the Health & Beauty profession, but not sure how to move forward? Then this course is a great starting point.

Pamper someone with your expertise and creativity and improve the appearance of hands and feet with relaxing manicures and pedicures, provide nail extensions, and nail art applications.

As a nail technician, your job description will be extensive! Learn everything you need to know about gel nails, from applying the gel to shaping and finishing, whilst consulting on the general health and wellbeing of the clients’ hands and feet.

You will also gain an insight into how to become a gel nail technician and learn how to manage a salon environment. This will help if you want to open your own salon in the future.

Why should I enrol onto this course?

Enrol onto this course and you will present yourself with an opportunity to work the hours to suit around existing commitments.

Nail art has reached a new height in fashion and it is a skill that can be learnt relatively quickly and one where you can earn back the fees from your course in no time.

It is an incredibly flexible career path, which has no age barriers to entry and the opportunities that come with it are limitless.

The 11 modules will play an important part to your learning interests and give you further scope and improved knowledge as you become more experienced.

The programme is flexible and can be studied from anywhere, at anytime that best fits around your existing commitments.

KEY LEARNING POINTS

This course will prepare you with the necessary procedures to provide your client with a complete hands and feet makeover as well as basic massage techniques to relax their hands and feet.

Once you have completed this course you will be able to:

Understand what qualities make a successful professional nail technician, including the importance of personal hygiene, appearance, attitude and general behavior.

Understand the basic anatomy of the hand, wrist and nail when performing basic massage.

Understand the benefits of a manicure and pedicure. Perform a consultation, and identify how to set up a workstation and what equipment and tools are required.

Explore the various types of Nail Enhancement systems and identify the risks associated when working with them. Ascertain the advantages and disadvantages of working with different nail systems.

Identify when there is a problem with enhancements, understand why the problem has occurred, and be able to advise what steps are required to overcome the problem.

Recognise the paramount importance of the long-term comfort and safety of yourself and the client, ensuring that you have the correct working environment when working with nail enhancements and the importance of finishing procedures to a smooth and glossy surface.

Plan the start-up of your own Practice/Business, get acquainted with the Rules and Regulations, Code of Practice and Ethics associated and enhance your Business profile by exploring ways to find the best location and Advertising and Marketing strategies.

ADVANTAGES OF THIS COURSE

• No pre-requisite required to enrol onto this course.
• You will gain an endorsed Diploma.
• Readily available for you to access online from anywhere.
• The multiple choice question assessment at the end of each module will help you remember the main points of each lesson.
• Studying this programme will boost your current career status and present you with an opportunity to set-up your own practice.

• Nail Enhancement Systems and Health & Safety
• Becoming a Nail Technician
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Nail disorders and shapes
• Manicure
• Starting on Tips
• Application of Liquid and Powder
• Infill’s and maintenance
• Application of Gel
• Gel Infill’s and maintenance
• Troubleshooting