Nail Technician Course

Are you inspired by beautiful nails? Keen to learn the key techniques? Then this nail technician course could be right for you.

It covers everything from anatomy and physiology to advanced nail techniques including U.V gel systems and nail wraps. This is the perfect course to start your career in nails because you also get a full Level 2 Nail Technicians kit.

Like all Start Learning courses, your tutor will be there to help every step of the way, and we have designed this course into bite sized sections so you can fit your study into your busy life. So Start Learning now!

Please note: 

This is not a practical course however it provides as an excellent introduction to the world of a Nail Technician and enable you to gain a recognised qualification. You will still need to do gain some hands on training or go to an assessment centre for one day or take a conversion course with one of the beauty product companies. You should also try to practice your skills on friends and family as much as possible.

Distance Learning Support

At Start Learning we pride ourselves on our friendly and supportive tutors. Your tutor support will start as soon as you receive your course and will be valid for 12 months. All our tutors are highly qualified with extensive experience in supporting distance learning students. You contact your tutor via email and they are responsible for marking assignments answering your questions and guiding you through the course to ensure you are ready for your examinations.

Home Study Entry Requirements

Entry on to this course is open to everyone.

At Start Learning we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.

Recommended Hours of Study

We recommended you spend approximately 110 hours of your time studying for the Level 2 Nail Technician Award. The pace of study is completely up to you. To give an example, if you dedicate 2 hours a week to the course it would take you a year to complete but if you could spare 4 hours a week you could complete it in six months.

Distance Learning Course Contents

To download the Nail Technician Course Info Pack - click here: NailTechnician.pdf

Course Contents

Unit 1 - Your professional image: Health and safety - Professional salon conduct towards client and colleagues - Professional ethics - Professional ethics towards clients and colleagues - Your professional appearance

Unit 2 - Bacteria and other infectious agents: Bacteria (types) - Nail fungal infections – Sterilisation – Sanitation - Disinfection

Unit 3 - Safety in the Salon: Chemicals used by Nail Technicians - Overexposure to chemicals - Eye protection - Cumulative Trauma Disorders - Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

Unit 4 - Understanding Chemicals: Matter and energy - Properties of matter – Energy - Element, atom, compound and molecule – Vapours - Chemical reactions – Catalysts – Adhesion – Primers - Monomers and polymers - Light and energy                       

Unit 5 - Anatomy and Physiology: 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 - Muscular system - Nail Anatomy

Unit 6 - Nail Anatomy: Nails and disorders - Symptoms

Unit 7 - Skin and its disorders: Function of the skin - Skins structure – Epidermis – Dermis – Nourishment - Nerves  - Skin glands - Skin disorders

Unit 8 - Client Consultation: Clients’ needs - Clients’ lifestyle - Client record card

Unit 9 – Manicuring: 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 - Hand massage

Unit 10 - Basic Pedicure: Supplies - Pre-service - Performing a pedicure - Foot massage

Unit 11 - Advanced Nail Techniques: Nail Tips - Application

Unit 12 - Acrylic Overlay Tips: Acrylic powers – Supplies - Pre-service – Application – Refills – Maintenance - Removal

Unit 13 - U.V Gel System: Preparation - French manicure - Gel maintenance - Gel removal

Unit 14 - Nail Wraps: Supplies - Pre-service – Application – Maintaining - Removing - Repairing fabric wraps - Nail art

Unit 15 - Areas of Nail Technician Work: Mobile - Home-based - Salon-based

Unit 16 - Safety at Work: Control of substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) - Electric files

Unit 17 - Aromatherapy recipes for Manicures and Pedicures: Cuticle softening treatment - Nail strengthening treatment - Tired, swollen feet - Cracked and dry feet

Also included with this course:

FREE DVD: "Acrylic Nails and Tip Application" This DVD is created by the course author and guides you through with step by step instructions. It also covers client consultation, nail preparation, tip application, finishing and the end result.

FREE Level 2 Nail Kit:

•    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
•    Creamy Cuticle Remover

Please note: This is not a practical course. Although it will provide you with an excellent underpinning knowledge of the world of a Nail Technician you will still be required to gain hands on training, go to an assessment centre for a day or take a conversion course with a beauty product company. 

Qualification

Level 2 Award as a Nail Technician, plus a Start Learning Diploma
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Level 2 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Awarding Body Information

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

Language of Course

English

Examination Centre

This course is marked through a process of continuous assessment guided by your tutor following NCFE guidelines. This means that your qualification will be awarded according to your performance on assessments rather than by taking an exam.