Nail Technician and Beauty Therapy Level 2
UKDLP
Summary
- Tutor is available to students
Overview
About this course
Nail Technician
This is a great opportunity to begin a New Career in the Beauty Business!
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 and study by distance learning?
Beauty Therapist
Work in the beauty industry is both interesting and varied, and 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!
Course Description
Nail Technician
On this distance learning Nail Technician course you'll learn all about the following:
- manicuring nails
- decorating nails with coloured varnish, glitter, gems or special designs
- applying false nails or nail extensions
- cleaning nails
- discussing with your clients what would be most suitable for them
You'll also learn to check for signs of nail disease and the importance of following careful hygiene procedures
Beauty Therapy
This home study Beauty course covers a wide range of skills such as
- Health and Safety
- Salon Conduct
- Basic Anatomy
- Skin care
- Nail care
- Hair and Eyebrow
Description
Course Content
Nail Technician
1. Your professional image
- Health and safety
- Professional salon conduct towards clients and colleagues
- Professional ethics
- Professional ethics towards clients and colleagues
- Your professional appearance
2. Bacteria and other infectious agents
- Bacteria types
- Nail fungal infections
- Sterilisation
- Sanitation
- Disinfection
3. Safety in the Salon
- Chemicals used by Nail Technicians
- Overexposure to chemicals
- Eye protection
- Cumulative Trauma Disorders
- Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
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
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
6. Nail Anatomy
- Nails and disorders
- Symptoms
7. Skin and its disorders
- Function of the skin
- Skins structure
- Epidermis
- Dermis
- Nourishment
- Nerves
- Skin glands
- Skin disorders
8. Client Consultation
- Clientsneeds
- Clients lifestyle
- Client record card
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
10. Basic Pedicure
- Supplies
- Pre-service
- Performing a pedicure
- Foot massage
11. Advanced Nail Techniques
- Nail Tips
- Application
12. Acrylic Overlay Tips
- Acrylic powers
- Supplies
- Pre-service
- Application
- Refills
- Maintenance
- Removal
13. U.V. Gel System
- Preparation
- French manicure
- Gel maintenance
- Gel removal
14. Nail Wraps
- Supplies
- Pre-service
- Application
- Maintaining,
- Removing
- Repairing fabric wraps
- Nail art
15. Areas of Nail Technician Work
- Mobile
- Home-based
- Salon-based
16. Safety at Work
- Control of substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
- Electric files
17. Aromatherapy recipes for Manicures and Pedicures
- Cuticle softening treatment
- Nail strengthening treatment
- Tired, swollen feet
- Cracked and dry feet
DVD: Acrylic Nails and Tip Application - UV Gel Nails
- Tips and Techniques from a professional Nail Technician
- Follow the step-by-step instructions contained on this DVD by one of the country's greatest nail technicians
- A leading Nail Technician, will show you step by step how to perform Acrylic Nail Application
We also send you a free Nail Kit:
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
- Creamy Cuticle Remover
Beauty Therapy
Unit One: Health and Safety at Work/Safety in the Salon
- Chemicals
- Over-exposure to chemicals
- Ventilation
- Eye protection
- Cumulative trauma disorders
- Carpel tunnel syndrome
- Matter and energy
- Element, atom, compound and molecule
- Adhesion
- Monomers and polymers
- Light and energy
Unit Two: Salon etiquette
- Salon conduct
- Professional ethics
- Professional appearance
Unit Three: Anatomy and Basic Skin Care
- Function
- Structure
- Epidermis
- Dermis
- Body temperature
- Nourishment
- Nerves
- Glands
- Skin conditions and disorders
- Muscular system
- Skeletal system
- Blood
- Skin
Unit Four: Skin Care and Facials
- Cleansing the skin
- Make-up removers
- Toning the skin
- Moisturising the skin
- Deep cleansing
- Facials
- Skin analysis
- Massage technique
- Exfoliation
- Face masks
Unit Five: Enhance facial appearance using Make-up
- Face
- Eyes
- Eyebrows
- Lips
- Treatment room
- Client record card
- Reactions
- Application
Unit Six: Improving the appearance and condition of the nails
- Manicure and pedicure
- Anatomy
- Disorders
- Infections
- Bacteria
- Client consultation
- Varnish
- Paraffin wax treatment
- Hand massage
- Pedicure
- Foot massage
Unit Seven: Remove and lighten hair
- Structure of the hair
- Hair removal
- Reactions
- Home care advice
Unit Eight: Improving appearance of eyebrows and lashes
- Shaping
- Tinting
- Perming
- False eyelashes
- Reactions
Free Beauty Kit with all orders
- Beauty Express Brush
- Kit (8 piece)
- Foundation Brush
- Clear Spatula 11cm
- Clear Spatula 15cm
- Mask Removing Sponges (2) Natural Sponges (3)
- Headband With Velcro Fixing
- Plastic Make Up Palette
- Disp/Lip Brushes (25)
- Disp/Mascara Brushes (25)
- Disp/Eyeliner Brushes (25)
- Disp/Applicators (25)
Qualification Information
At the end of this course successful learners will be awarded a certificate of achievement by NCFE plus a UK Learning and Publishing Diploma.
Our course has been accredited under our NCFE IIQ Licence and the course measurable learning outcomes have been benchmarked at Level 2 (using Ofqual's Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) level descriptors) to allow you to consider the depth of study, difficulty, and level of achievement involved.
NCFE is recognised as an Awarding Organisation 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 Welsh Government and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
This course has been developed by UK Learning and Publishing who has been accredited with NCFEs Investing in Quality (IIQ) Licence, which is designed to give formal recognition to an organisation's bespoke courses that fall outside the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF).
Method of Study
Online Version
Our online A-Level courses are fully digitised versions of the paper-courses, so you can study on any PC or smart device when connected to the internet.
As with the paper course, your online learning programme is completely flexible, so you can study at a pace that suits you.
All of our online course content is broken down into bite size chunks to make your learning more manageable and effective.
Method of Assessment
The course contains a number of assignments which your tutor will mark and give you valuable feedback on. We call these Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs). You need only send the TMAs to your tutor for comment, not the self-assessment exercises which are also part of the course to help you gauge your progress.
Course Length Informaton
This course can be taken over a 12 month period but you can complete it as fast or as slowly as you wish.
Tutor Support
You will have access to a tutor via email who will mark your work and guide you through the course and will assist you with any problems you may have. In addition you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process.
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