MODULE 1: FOUNDATION
Unit 1: Personal Standards and Practice
In this unit you will learn the importance of personal standards and what is expected of you as a professional working within the industry.
Unit 2: Hygiene
In this unit you will learn the basic hygiene rules to be followed, how to prevent cross infection and contamination, what sanitisation and sterilisation is and what methods to use as well as contagious skin condition.
Unit 3: Effective Communication with Clients
In this unit you will learn about customer and client care, how to build relationships with clients, how to effectively communicate with clients and deal with client dissatisfaction. We will also cover client consultation which is an important aspect for all professionals.
Unit 4: Business Promotion
In this unit you will be provided with business ideas, how to price treatments as well as how to work within a salon and as a self employed therapist.
Unit 5: Preparation of the Work Area
In this unit you will learn how to create a comfortable and professional work area covering the four basic principles.
Unit 6: Health & Safety Legislations
In this unit you will learn how to take care of all in the workplace as well as the latest health and safety legislations to ensure you are working in compliance and safely.
Unit 7: Insurance
In this unit you will learn the importance of insurance and how to gain it, disposal of waste and data protection act.
Unit 8: Being Effective at Work
In this unit you will learn job roles, responsibilities and working relationships as well as communication, effective teamwork and development within job roles.
Unit 9: Promoting Products & Services
In this unit you will learn the importance of retail sales, positive product promotion and sales techniques.
Unit 10: Retail Specific Legislation
In this unit you will learn all the current legislations specific to retail, product promotion and gaining client feedback.
Unit 11: Reception Duties
In this unit you will learn the importance of personal standards and what is expected of you as a professional working within the industry.
Unit 12: Taking Payments and Methods
In this unit you will learn how to deal with different payment methods and taking payments from clients.
MODULE 2: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Unit 1: Structure of the Nail
In this unit you will learn the factors which effect nail growth (internal and external) as well as the structure of the nail itself and the function of each.
Unit 2: Bones and the Muscular System
In this unit you will learn the main bones in the hand and lower arm, the muscular system (including the main muscles of the hand and arm) and the blood supply to the hand and arm.
Unit 3: Skin Types and Structure
In this unit you will learn the main skin types, the functions of the skin, the structure of the skin and the functions of each layer.
Unit 4: The Lymphatic System
In this unit you will learn the different types of bones, posture, anatomical terms, as well as the names of the bones.
MODULE 3: NAIL AND SKIN HEALTHCARE
Unit 1: Skin Diseases/Disorders
In this unit you will learn the five most common skin diseases and disorders as well as what a contra-indication is.
Unit 2: Nail Diseases
In this unit you will learn the six most common nail diseases and be able to confidently identify them.
Unit 3: Nail Disorders
In this unit you will learn the twelve most common nail disorders and be able to confidently identify them.
MODULE 4: TIP APPLICATION
Unit 1: Preparation and Products
In this unit you will learn consultation techniques, different types & sizes of nail tips, what each nail file is as well as the structure of a nail tip.
Unit 2: Tip Application
In this unit you will learn what pre-tailoring is and how to go about it, the correct use of tip cutters, how to blend professionally and how to create the most popular nail shapes before finishing with the tip application procedure.
MODULE 5: ACRYLIC
Unit 1: Preparation and Products
In this unit you will learn what acrylic is, the safe use of products, the benefits and disadvantages of acrylics. You will also cover how to mix the correct acrylic beads and the correct preparation of the nail.
Unit 2: Acrylic Application
In this unit you will learn the difference between a clear and french application, how to apply each with helpful hints to create the perfect acrylic nails.
Unit 3: Maintenance, Infill, Re-Balance & Removals
In this unit you will learn the lifecycle of the clients nails as well as the difference between an infill and re-balance and the correct procedure for each finishing with removals.
Unit 4: Aftercare
In this unit you will learn the key aftercare advice to give to your clients for home care as well as retail products. Recommended pricing and times are also covered.
OPTIONAL PROFESSIONAL KIT
To complete the practical elements of the course you will need various components/materials. If you do not have them you can add on the full kit required for the course. Below are the products provided in the kit:
- Edge Sanitising Spray (250ml)
- SB Sanitising Gel Lemon Grass (300ml)
- Halo Acrylic Trial Kit
- Halo Liquid (30ml)
- Halo Pro Liquid (30ml)
- Halo Mega Bond (7ml)
- Halo Powder Clear (7g)
- Halo Powder Cover Pink (7g)
- Halo Powder Cover Peach (7g)
- Halo Powder Pink (7g)
- Halo Powder Blush Pink (7g)
- Halo Powder White (7g)
- PN Red Sable No 7 Acrylic Brush
- Kaeso Juicy Drops (15ml)
- Meltblown Lint Free Wipes (200)
- Plastic Dappen Dish
- Star Nails Glass Dappen Dish with Lid
- PN Natural Mixed 100s (100)
- Nail Glue (3g)
- Edge 100/180 Zebra Curved File
- Star Nails Dual Mani Tool
- PN Acetone (125ml)
- PN White Blocks
- Edge 3 Way Satin Buffer
- Streaker Tip Cutter
There are no extra charges for delivery.
