Manicure

Manicure

(SCQF level 5)

Evening, Beauty and Complementary Therapies

Course Options
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Overview

You'll learn about hand and nail conditions which can be applied as you prepare for and perform a manicure safely and effectively.  You will work on each other and must have natural nails to allow for the teaching of manicure skills.

The course has practical elements where you'll learn how to safely and effectively perform a manicure treatment.  You'll also learn relevant underpinning knowledge about nail and hand conditions and the structure of the nail.

You must be able to commit to 12 weeks of learning and assessment. You'll need to bring in your own clients to practice on and to be assessed on.

In addition, you're expected to study/practice at home for approximately 2 hours per night, to ensure that you know all theory required and practice your skills.

Minimum entry requirements
  • If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence that you have achieved ESOL Intermediate Level 2 (or equivalent).

Dress code

You should wear a professional beauty uniform, have your hair tied back, short neat natural nails etc. Black flat shoes should be worn in the salon.