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Overview
This course provides the opportunity to learn how to perfect the skill of applying Acrylic Nail Extensions and gain a professional qualification. You will learn correct nail preparation to ensure your client’s nails last, how to use forms to sculpt on a range of nail types allowing you to be able to offer this treatment to any of your clients regardless of the length of their natural nails. You will also learn how to maintain and safely remove your client’s nails ensuring you repeat business.
Alongside the practical element of this course you will have the theory knowledge behind you to ensure you are completely confident in your abilities by the end of this 12-week course.
Minimum entry requirements
- A qualification in manicure (at minimum SCQF Level 5, or equivalent Manicure qualification).
- If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence that you have achieved ESOL Intermediate Level 2 (or equivalent).
What you study
You will learn practical aspects of this unit, which will be backed up by theory. You will be taught the following in class, and will be expected to study/practice at home:
- The structure of the nail.
- Nail conditions.
- Contra-indications (factors preventing treatment).
Alongside this you will learn how to safely and effectively:
- Apply acrylic nail extensions.
- Maintain acrylic nail extensions using infill and rebalancing techniques.
- Remove acrylic nail extensions without harm to the natural nails.
You should be aware that the techniques taught on the course require considerable practice, both during class and in your own time, to reach assessment standard.
After the course
There are opportunities for employment in the nail industry, and for self-employment. Students who successfully complete this course may go on to NQ Gel Nails.
Continuing Study
You can go on to study other areas of beauty, including gel nail extensions.
How the course is taught
Various learning and teaching methods are used, including lecturer presentations and demonstrations, practical application, group work and research activities.
You will be expected to carry out practical work on each other.
Materials
You are asked to provide an acrylic brush (advice will be given at the first class about which to purchase). All other materials will be provided, but you will be offered the opportunity to purchase a college recommended kit directly from the supplier.
Your own nails must be acrylic/gel/gel polish free to allow other class members to work on you. There will not be the time in class to remove the acrylic nails you will have on so you should purchase Acetone to be used at home if you wish to remove the practice nails.
Dress code
You should wear a therapy uniform when carrying out treatments a professional tunic and trousers are recommended.