Course Details: Nail Technician Level 2 Award

A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain a Nail Technician Level 2 Award. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning Nail Technician is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for a Nail Technician exam or career through home study. What's more, because the distance learning Level 2 Nail Technician course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

After successful completion of the course, you may choose to start your own mobile Nail Technician business. The advantages of being self-employed are superb: being your own boss, not having to answer to anyone but yourself, choosing your hours, working from home…the list is endless!

The NCFE Nail Technician course is divided into seventeen 
comprehensive modules:

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

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
?Clients’ needs
?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