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Nail Treatments Certificate Course (VTCT Level 2)

Cost: £360 + registration & exam fees*

Please note, all prices are subject to VAT.

*REGISTRATION FEES ARE: Already VTCT registered fees £55, Non VTCT registered fees £71

Balance may be paid via interest free monthly payments

What are Nail Treatments?

A manicure or pedicure are beauty treatment for your hands & feet and nails. A manicurist or pedicurist will use a variety of tools, creams, oils, waxes and massage techniques to clean and shape your nails, care for your cuticles, and generally improve the look and feel of your hands and feet. These treatments should also improve the texture and health of both the nails and the skin of your hands & feet, as well as leaving them looking polished and perfect.

What is this course?

This qualification will develop the knowledge, skills and competencies that learners need to work as a manicurist or pedicurist in a beauty salon and is the minimum standard required to work effectively. This qualification enables candidates to provide treatments for relaxation and improving the condition and appearance of the skin and nails on the hands and feet.

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is suitable for those wishing to qualify as a professional nail technician and gain insurance to work in any of the many job opportinuties which are available in high street salons, beauty clinics, health spas, hotels, cruise ships or alternatively, those wishing to be self-employed; choosing either to work from home or visit clients in their own homes.

Course dates

Duration: 6 days or 12 evenings (10:30am - 5pm daytime or 6.15pm - 9.15pm evenings)

Type of Course	Course Date	Duration	Reference	Booking
Weekend	Nov 19, 26 & Dec 10, 17 & Jan 21 & Feb 18	6 Days	NTN	Booking Form
Eves (Tues)	Jan 10, 11, 24, 31 & Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 & Mar 26, 27 & Apr 23, 24	12 Eves	NTJ12	Booking Form

If you experience any problems with the online booking form, please download a printed booking form

Course content

Preparation of treatment area, client & therapist
Preparation and application of Manicure & Pedicure treatment
Beauty related health & safety
Relevant anatomy & physiology & pathologies ie disorders & diseases
Client care

What does the course include?

5 day or 8 evening programme including tutoring & practical
Practical and written (multiple choice) examinations (full day/s)
Personalised course materials & all routines
Liquid refreshments throughout the course
Informal teaching style allowing course members to ask questions and make input
Limited numbers to ensure maximum benefit from tutor

Entry qualifications

There are no formal entry requirements for this course

How will I be assessed?

Each candidate is required to undertake a number of case studies over a period mainly at home and to complete assignments and project work. Internal assessment involves tests, assignments and practical observations to cover a range of clients and assignments to check knowledge. The course will involve assessment in both practical and theoretical areas. Written work is done via workbook and a practical sampling assessment will be done as both in class formative & summative (exam) examination.