Course Overview

Great Opportunity to begin a New Career in the Beauty Business!

Are you interested in the latest fashion trends? Do you enjoy working with people? Are you creative and artistic? If so, then why not think about becoming a Nail Technician?

Now, thanks to our Nail Techician distance learning course, you can take that first exciting step to a whole new career in the beauty industry.

Fancy a really interesting job in the beauty industry?

Working in the beauty industry is both interesting and varied. Job satisfaction is high. As a Nail Technician, you would usually work in a salon with other beauticians.

The great thing about our Nail Technician course is that you can study in your own time, at your own pace, from home or from work. You will also have your own professional personal tutor offering tutor support by e-mail and post for a full 12 months from the day you receive the course.

Who can take the Nail Technician course?

This course is from Mydistance Learning, one of the UK’s distance learning providers. You don’t need any special qualifications to sign up for the course; it is open to anyone.

The course has been mapped against the National Occupational Standards for the Beauty industry set by habia.

What will I learn on the course?

On the course you’ll learn all about manicuring nails; decorating nails with coloured varnish, glitter, gems or special designs; applying false nails or nail extensions; cleaning nails and also discussing with your clients what would be most suitable for them. You’ll also learn to check for signs of nail disease and the importance of following careful hygiene procedures.

Will I be able to become a Nail Technician after taking the course?

No, you will still need to do gain some hands on training or go to an assessment centre for one day or take a conversion course with one of the beauty product companies, but this course will provide all the underpinning knowledge you need along with a qualification. You should also practice on friends and family as much as possible to build your confidence.

Is this a practical course?

No, This is a home study course to provide you with the underpinning skills to learn how to become a Nail Technician.

Do I get a nail kit with the course?

Yes, we provide a Level 2 Manicure & Pedicure Kit 

Contents

·      Cuticle Nipper
·      Nail Scissors - Straight Shank 9cm
·      Cuticle Knife - Stainless Steel
·      Thick Emery Boards (10)
·      6" Manicure Sticks (10)
·      Rubber Ended Hoof Stick
·      Plastic Nail Brush
·      Nail Buffer Chamois, 12cm
·      Concave
·      Manicure Bowl
·      Nail Clipper 80mm
·      Big Foot File
·      French Manicure Kit
·      Cuticle Oil 15ml
·      Base Coat 15ml
·      Quick Dry Top Coat 15ml
·      Nail Varnish - Classic Red
·      Nail Varnish - Pink Pearl
·      Nail Varnish - Chocolate Pearl
·      Clear Spatula 15cm
·      Paraffin Wax Brush 2"
·      Skintruth Nail Buffing Cream
·      Cuticle Massage Cream
·      Creamy Cuticle Remover

What are the advantages of being self-employed?

After successful completion of the course, you may choose to start your own mobile Nail Technician business. The advantages of being self-employed are superb: being your own boss, not having to answer to anyone but yourself, choosing your hours, working from home…the list is endless! Just think, no more tedious commuting to work…the world is your oyster. Starting up your own business is less daunting than you think, and once you've started, you'll never look back.

This course has been independently accredited as being equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) which means it is comparable to a GCSE.