Course Overview
This Adult course is suitable for those therapists who would be more interested in a career in Nail Technology. It is designed for those therapists who have constraints with daytime hours of study, and will be delivered one evening a week (5.30-9pm). You should have a creative flair within a commercial setting (counter service/salon) and a passion for offering a professional service.
Subjects studied include:
- Nail Art & enhancements (Acrylics, Gel polish)
- Promote and Sale of Products
- Client Care and Consultation
- Health & Safety of treatments
Students must be prepared to work on each other and experience all procedures listed above, and work on paying clients as part of the assessment process.
Those with a passion for working in the commercial sector as a nail technician in a salon or counter service.
Sucessful completion of industry related Level 2 qualification (in hair/make-up/beauty) and a minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths grades 9-4 (formerly A*-C) or a Level 2 Functional Skill in English and Maths. You will be expected to work on clients and provide models for assessments. You will enhance your practical work with theory elements and assignments that will be worked on at home.
Units are internally assessed throughout and there are externally set theory written exams, with a practical examination observed towards the end of each unit.
Candidates will also be required to produce a portfolio of practical examples and reference material.
Employment in related industry, freelance or a counter service, Nail Technician in a commercial setting.
Here at The College we have a reputation for offering excellent skills training. Our lecturers are professionals in their chosen fields, with sound experience, knowledge and expertise.
Working in our public salons you will gain valuable experience in offering a professional salon service, including customer care, client consultation and professional treatments in a realistic working environment.
You will have access to well equipped salons situated at our Lansdowne campus in central Bournemouth.
Please call 01202 205205 or email enquiries@thecollege.co.uk
Students who may require assistance with the cost of the course should view the financial support section of this website.
THESE WILL BE AVAIALBLE NEARER THE START OF THE COURSE.
Click below to download the uniform and kit lists. This can be ordered direct from the suppliers. Please DO NOT order any the following if you only have a condidtional place offered, and are awaiting confirmation of pending results.
L3 Nail Kit
You will also need to wear flat black enclosed shoes (no trainers). You will also need to wear smart black trousers, and a black long-sleeved top (no leggings or jeans)
You will need to have access to a camera (disposable if necessary) to show evidence of your work for your portfolio.