Course description
Nail Technician Level 3
A career as a Nail Technician is very rewarding if you enjoy talking to people and seeing their face light up based on the fantastic service you have provided. This nail technician level 3 course has been developed to teach you the skills needed to provide quality care for people's nails, whilst also learning the requirements of running your own business.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
No prior knowledge or nail technician skills is needed in order to enrol onto this course, making it ideal for those just starting out in this career field.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive certification from National Institution of Qualifications (NIOQ) and a Learner Unit Summary (which details of all the units you have completed).
This course has been designed to meet the requirements of specific learners or employers. It is endorsed by National Institution of Qualifications, meaning the course has undergone external quality checks to ensure that they are maintained and delivered to an excellent standard.
National Institution of Qualifications are a national certificating organisation. Endorsement of our courses ensures learners have access to high quality materials that cover all learning outcomes, helping them to achieve their potential.
In this Nail Technician course you will:
- Study health and safety and the requirements of working safely and hygienically
- Understand the anatomy of the skin, appreciate the jobs skin undertakes
- Identify skin diseases which can be crucial to a client's health
- Understand the structure of a nail and the reasons for their discolouration
- Learn how to provide a manicure and pedicure
- Understand nail composition and growth
- The different types of nail tips to apply on clients nail
- Learn all about overlays and how to prepare nails
Training Course Content
Unit 1: Health & Safety Legislation and Physiology
- What are nails and where do they come from?
- Injuries, illnesses, and other physiological changes that might affect our nails
- Health and safety overview
- HSE recommendations
- Chemicals and side effects
- Best practice for nail technicians
Unit 2: Manicure and Maintenance
- General nail care
- Manicure as maintenance
- Manicure as 'me time”
- Case study of psychological benefits
- Colouring the nails
- Atmosphere
Unit 3: Extension Application
- Guide to different extension techniques
- Pros and cons of different systems
- Important tools
- Methodology examples
- Maintenance tips
- Social and cultural implications
Unit 4: Acrylic and Gel
- What we mean when we say 'acrylic nails”
- Liquid and powder techniques
- Nail shapes
- Hard gels and application techniques
- The different meanings of the term 'soft gel”
- Gel polish
- Gel polish techniques
- Shellac
Unit 5: Nail Art and Design
- Nail Design as an Artform
- Creating Nail Art
- Art and repertoire
- Airbrushing
- Painting techniques
- Colour theory
Unit 6: Customer Relationships and Marketing Styles
- Communication techniques
- Marketing basics
- Marketing ideas
- Social media and online marketing
- Complaints
- Uniforms and dress code
- Ethics
Course delivery details
For online based courses, you will study your course and submit work online. Paper based courses are the same as online, but with additional printed study packs sent to you.
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