Certificate In Nail Technology

LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN NAIL TECHNOLOGY

Course Description

Level 3 certificate in Nail Technology is to enable learners to gain the necessary practical skills and knowledge in order to provide nail technology treatments to the general public and to gain employment in the beauty therapy and nail industry.

Prerequisite Requirements

The course is designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.

Course Overview

Course Content

Care of the nails on the hand including hand massage and application of normal and Gel polish
Care of the nails on the feet including foot massage and application of polish
Applying and maintaining nail enhancements - liquid and powder, gel and wraps
The learner will also develop knowledge of related health and safety, client care, communication andprofessional conduct and business awareness which are essential to working and being successful inthe beauty and nail industry.
Opportunities for learners to focus on the development of the wider skills in a beautytherapy and nail setting, such as communicating with clients, working with others andproblem solving
Opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills, techniques, personal qualities andattitudes essential for successful performance in employment as a nail technician

Duration

Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
Guided Learning Hours is ‘the activity of a learner in being taught or instructed by – or otherwise participating in education or training under the immediate guidance or supervision of – a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or other appropriate provider of education or training’. This includes ‘the activity of being assessed if the assessment takes place under the immediate guidance or supervision of a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or other appropriate provider of education or training’.

Total Qualification Time (TQT)
Total Qualification Time is the number of notional hours which represents an estimate of the total amount of time that could reasonably be expected to be required, in order for a learner to achieve and demonstrate the achievement of the level of attainment necessary for the award of the qualification.

Total qualification time (TQT) 373
Guided learning (GL) Hours 215

ASSESSMENT

Assessment

To be awarded this qualification, learners must successfully
achieve the following assessments:

External and internal practical examination
External and internal theory examination( MCQ)
Portfolio of evidence containing
- treatment evidence
- practical performances
- assignment
- internal assessment tasks