Professional Nail Technician Level 3 with Business Start-up (Equipment and Products Included)

If you think you’ve got what it takes to become a Professional Nail Technician, why not take the first step now. The Distance Learning Professional Nail Technician course has been created to help develop your skills to a high level of occupational ability also enabling you to perform your own salon services. If you carry an artistic flare, and would like job satisfaction, this may well be the course for you.

Our praised Level 3 Professional Nail Technician Course helps anybody who wants to work within this developing sector to gain an accreditation that is acknowledged throughout the industry. Better still, this fantastic course requires no previous experience, just a desire for the subject! This course covers both Acrylic and Gel nails, with the option to also study Fibreglass and Nail Art. We are the only Distance Learning provider offering this course and with more and more people, spending more time and money on their physical appearance, there has been no better time to consider a new career in this sector.

You can study at your own pace and either take up to 12 months to complete your Professional Nail Technician course or if you have more time available complete it as soon as you are able. With our Business Start-up Package, you have no excuse not to succeed. Let today be the start of your new career.

What is included in the course?

• Theory side - You will receive the entire package of course materials in a single dispatch together with dedicated Tutor Support for 12 months.  All assignments are marked by one of our professional Tutors who will offer regular feedback and guide you through your course.

• Practical side – Once you have completed your Theory side, you will receive your Nail Trainer hand to practice on.  The Nail Trainer is a life-like hand on a flexible arm and has jointed fingers, flesh like finger tips and replaceable exercise nails. It is widely used in training classes and schools around the world. You will receive The Nail Trainer hand & desk clamp, 100 nails (20 x 5 sizes), acrylic primer, gel wipe off, tip adhesive, spare re-fit pack, owner’s manual, progress cards and a multi-language demonstration DVD. Once you have mastered this, you will be required to send your completed nails to us for marking.

• Acrylic Starter Kit Containing - Acetone 60ml, Acrylic Liquid 50ml, Acrylic Powder Pink 40g, Acrylic Powder Clear 40g, Acrylic Powder White 40g, Nail Glue 3g, Nail Primer Pen, Sterilising Spray 60ml, Sterilising Gel 60ml, Black Beauty 240/240, Cuticle Pusher, Lint Free Pads x 50, Sable Brush No. 8 Round, 20 x Olympic Assorted Tips, 20 x Ultra Assorted Tips, 20 x French White Assorted Tips, 20 x Big C Assorted Tips, Nail Fresh 100ml, Duraboard 100/180, White Block, Tip Blender 15ml, Dappen Dish x 2, 5 x 6" Manicure Sticks, 20 x Active Assorted Tips, 20 x Natural Assorted Tips, Tip Cutters, Nail Forms, Duraboard 240/240, Quick Shine Buffer, Liquid plastic dropper. (Alternative products to the same value may be included).   Value £87

• UV Gel Starter Kit with 12 watt UV Lamp Containing - UV Lamp 12 watt, UV Gel Clear 30g, UV Gel pink 30g, UV Gel Hollywood White 5g, UV Gel Wipe off Solution 100ml, Sterlising Spray 60ml, Sterilising Gel 60ml, Cuticle Pusher, Lint Free Pads x 50, Nail Glue 3g, 20 x Olympic Assorted Tips, 20 x Active Assorted Tips, 20 x Natural Competition Assorted Tips, 20 x Ultra Assorted Tips, 20 x Big C Assorted Tips, 20x French White Assorted Tips, Tip Blender 15ml, Nail Fresh 100ml, Tip Cutters, Duraboard 240/240, Duraboard 100/180, White Block, Jumbo Buffer, Primer Pen, 5 x 6" Manicure Sticks, No. 5 Flat Gel Brush. (Alternative products to the same value may be included).  Value £132.

• Training DVDs for Acrylic and Gel Tips to use alongside your Nail Training hand (you can pause the DVD at any time or go back and repeat the steps).  In no time at all you’ll be qualified and creating fantastic looking nails for friends and clients.

• Assessments and certification                                                                

• Business Cards (250)

• Appointment cards (100)

• Client Consultation Cards (20)

• Listing on Yell.com website, on 118 24 7 and in Yell.com's Mobile apps

• Guide to starting your own business

• Access to Salon supplies and equipment (on completion of training)

• Website with email address (Maximum 5 pages and includes hosting for 12 months)

Yes you really will be ready to start this exciting new career.

Modules

Unit 1: Health and Safety

• Health and safety legislation
• Hygiene in the workplace
• Preventing infection
• Sterilisation
• Sanitisation
• Preparing for the client
• Contraindications
• Your health and safety responsibilities
• Risk assessment
• First aid
• Fire precautions
• COSHH within the nail industry
• Data protection
• Security procedures
• Cash handling

Unit 2: Customer Relations

• Professional standards
• National Occupational Standards
• Client consultation
• New clients
• Regular clients
• Agreeing a treatment plan
• Giving aftercare advice
• Effective communication techniques
• How to handle complaints
• Dealing with staff disputes or disagreements

Unit 3: Nail Enhancements: Application and Maintenance

• Preparing your work area
• Seating and lighting
• Sterilising equipment
• Methods of sterilisation
• Towels
• Brushes
• Nail enhancement products
• Other considerations
• Nail and skin analysis
• The structure of the skin
• The structure of the nail
• Nail growth
• Nail types
• Nail diseases and disorders
• Preparing the nail and applying tips
• Preparing the natural nail
• Different tips and their features
• Guidelines for choosing suitable tips
• Acrylic and powder enhancements
• Gel enhancements
• Fibreglass or silk (wrap system) enhancements
• Sculpture nail enhancements

Unit 4: Nail Art: Design and Application

• Equipment for nail art
• Consulting with clients
• Planning a nail art treatment
• How to design nail art
• Different nail art brushes
• Techniques and designs
• Charms and rhinestones
• Even lines and striping techniques
• Dots and circles
• Flower designs
• Using glitter
• How to apply nail transfers
• Blending
• Applying foils
• Marbling
• Nail jewellery
• Airbrushing: equipment and techniques

Unit 5: Working in the Nail Industry

• Where can a nail technician work?
• Being your own boss
• Obtaining finance
• Self-employed status
• Marketing yourself
• Working for a company
• Working on a mobile basis
• Working on cruise ships
• Working in the media industry
• Working in teaching

What is included in the course?

• Theory side - You will receive the entire package of course materials in a single dispatch together with dedicated Tutor Support for 12 months.  All assignments are marked by one of our professional Tutors who will offer regular feedback and guide you through your course.

• Practical side – The Nail Trainer is a life-like hand on a flexible arm and has jointed fingers, flesh like finger tips and replaceable exercise nails. It is widely used in training classes and schools around the world. You will receive The Nail Trainer hand & desk clamp, 100 nails (20 x 5 sizes), acrylic primer, gel wipe off, tip adhesive, spare re-fit pack, owner’s manual, progress cards and a multi-language demonstration DVD. Once you have mastered this, you will be required to send your completed nails to us for marking.

• Acrylic Starter Kit Containing - Acetone 60ml, Acrylic Liquid 50ml, Acrylic Powder Pink 40g, Acrylic Powder Clear 40g, Acrylic Powder White 40g, Nail Glue 3g, Nail Primer Pen, Sterilising Spray 60ml, Sterilising Gel 60ml, Black Beauty 240/240, Cuticle Pusher, Lint Free Pads x 50, Sable Brush No. 8 Round, 20 x Olympic Assorted Tips, 20 x Ultra Assorted Tips, 20 x French White Assorted Tips, 20 x Big C Assorted Tips, Nail Fresh 100ml, Duraboard 100/180, White Block, Tip Blender 15ml, Dappen Dish x 2, 5 x 6" Manicure Sticks, 20 x Active Assorted Tips, 20 x Natural Assorted Tips, Tip Cutters, Nail Forms, Duraboard 240/240, Quick Shine Buffer, Liquid plastic dropper. (Alternative products to the same value may be included).   Value £87

• UV Gel Starter Kit with 12 watt UV Lamp Containing - UV Lamp 12 watt, UV Gel Clear 30g, UV Gel pink 30g, UV Gel Hollywood White 5g, UV Gel Wipe off Solution 100ml, Sterlising Spray 60ml, Sterilising Gel 60ml, Cuticle Pusher, Lint Free Pads x 50, Nail Glue 3g, 20 x Olympic Assorted Tips, 20 x Active Assorted Tips, 20 x Natural Competition Assorted Tips, 20 x Ultra Assorted Tips, 20 x Big C Assorted Tips, 20x French White Assorted Tips, Tip Blender 15ml, Nail Fresh 100ml, Tip Cutters, Duraboard 240/240, Duraboard 100/180, White Block, Jumbo Buffer, Primer Pen, 5 x 6" Manicure Sticks, No. 5 Flat Gel Brush. (Alternative products to the same value may be included).  Value £132.

• Training DVDs for Acrylic and Gel Tips to use alongside your Nail Training hand (you can pause the DVD at any time or go back and repeat the steps).  In no time at all you’ll be qualified and creating fantastic looking nails for friends and clients.

• Assessments and certification                                                                

• Business Cards (250)

• Appointment cards (100)

• Client Consultation Cards (20)

• Listing on Yell.com website, on 118 24 7 and in Yell.com's Mobile apps

• Guide to starting your own business

• Access to Salon supplies and equipment (on completion of training)

• Website with email address (Maximum 5 pages and includes hosting for 12 months)

Yes you really will be ready to start this exciting new career.

Support & Assessment

Theory side - You will receive the entire package of course materials in a single dispatch together with dedicated Tutor Support for 12 month. All assignments are marked by one of our professional Tutors who will offer regular feedback and guide you through your course. Once all assessments and activities have been completed, you will then be awarded your certificate.

Practical side – You will receive all supplies and equipment required to complete the practical side of the course and will have 12 months to complete this with full support. You will be provided with the telephone number for your dedicated Student Support Team who will be available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course.

You can be assured that you will receive unlimited support for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.

Awarding Organisation

This Theory course has been accredited under NCFE IIQ Licence.  At the end of this course successful learners will be awarded a certificate of achievement by NCFE. The training courses have been designed specifically to meet the needs of learners who prefer to study from home. The course measurable learning outcomes have been benchmarked at Level 3 (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.

The Practical course is accredited to LNDLC and on completion of this side of the course; you will receive a certificate confirming that you have passed all relevant practical assessments.

You do not need any prior learning knowledge or experience to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone who wishes to take part in a highly rewarding home study course, although you would be expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy.

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