Nail Technician (Level 2 Award)

eDistant Learning
Ref: EDUKOPL - CLHBF06
Course Type: Home Study
Study Hours: 60 Hourss/Flexible
Tel: 0800 009 6081
Website: http:www.edistancelearning.co.uk/nail-technician-course

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

For more information visit:

http:www.edistancelearning.co.uk/nail-technician-course


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