Nail Technician
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Learn how to go about setting up your own small business, including how to implement the correct health and safety procedures, and what insurance is required. Develop skills in performing manicure and pedicure services, ensuring use of the correct tools and procedures. Learn how to apply nail art, such as painted designs and stones. Understand the importance of the application of more specialist techniques, such as skin analysis and exfoliation treatments.
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Further Details
Pre-requisites
No previous experience required to access this course
Qualification
ICS Nail Technician Diploma
Support and benefits
Access to a dedicated tutor and student advisors to guide you through your studies
Complimentary textbook: ‘The Encyclopedia of Nails’
Manicure Kit, Pedicure Kit and a Nail Art Kit supplied
Key topics
The Business of Nails
Learn how to set up your own small business. Discover how to implement all the health and safety legislation for the treatments you provide. Explore insurance policies. Discover how to carry out a consultation and how to establish and maintain a good relationship with clients. Learn how to maintain clients’ records. Study sanitation and disinfection.
Anatomy and Physiology
Explore the bones and muscles of hands and feet. Study the structure and functions of skin. Examine the composition and growth of the natural nail. Gain the knowledge to advise clients on a number of adverse nail conditions.
Manicure
Learn how to use manicure tools and how to store manicure products. Discover how to prepare and set up the treatment area. Gain the skills to perform a range of manicure services. Explore a variety of massage techniques. Gain the knowledge to advise your clientele on a range of retail and homecare products.
Pedicure
Learn how to use pedicure tools and how to store pedicure products. Discover how to prepare and set up the treatment area. Gain the skills to perform a range of pedicure services. Explore a variety of massage techniques. Gain the knowledge to advise your clientele on a range of retail and homecare products specific to feet.
Nail Art
Explore the use of colour in nail art treatments and learn how to select a good colour for your clients. Discover how to use nail art tools and how to perform a range of nail art treatments. Design your own range of nail art looks.
Advanced Treatments
Consider the importance of carrying out in-depth skin analysis and learn how to give clients advice on skin treatments best suited to their skin. Explore hot oil treatments, exfoliation treatments, heated treatments and paraffin wax treatments.
Course Code
D22
Hours of study
12 months / 80 hours
Technical requirements and fees
None
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Outline
You’ll complete six assessments during your course. It is simple and easy to complete these assessments online via the ICS Student Community. When you complete an assessment online, it is marked instantly, meaning that you receive your result straightaway. This allows you to progress through your course without delay. It is, however, also possible to handwrite your answers and post these to ICS.
Assessment Breakdown
Assessment 1: 16 multiple choice questions
Assessment 2: 20 multiple choice questions
Assessment 3: 12 multiple choice questions
Assessment 4: 12 multiple choice questions
Assessment 5: 16 multiple choice questions
Assessment 6: 12 multiple choice questions
Notes
Each multiple choice question comes with four potential answers. Only one of these answers is correct; the other three are wrong. You must identify the correct answer.
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