Nail Technician

Overview

Learn how to become a Nail Technician as a future career or hobby

As well as learning how to dress nails professionally, as part of your course you will cover all the areas you need to work as a nail technician, such as the anatomy of the hands and skin, and the health and safety aspects of work. You might want to end up running your own business. The great news is that you don’t need any previous experience to take this course.

• You will learn about the importance of good grooming and various forms of good communication.
• You will be able to carry out a consultation and maintain client records.
• You will learn to differentiate between sanitation and disinfection and how to carry out the necessary procedures.
• You will learn how to recognise and understand the consequences of cross infection and the methods necessary to avoid them.

On completion of this course of study you will be able to go about setting up your own small business and be able to implement all the health and safety legislation for the treatments you will be providing. You will recognise the need for insurance and the policies that are required.

Course Contents

Remember, You can complete this Nail Technician course within 6 to 9 months of enrolling. So take your first step by contacting us today

Detailed Content

Unit 1: The Business of Nails

• Setting up a Nail Business
• Health and Safety
• Insurance
• Client Care
• Record Keeping
• Hygiene

Unit 2: Anatomy and Physiology

• The skeletal System
• Muscular system
• Vascular system
• The Structure and Functions of the Skin
• Histology of the Nail
• Diseases and Disorders

Unit 3: Basic Manicure

• Tools and equipment
• Products
• Treatments

Unit 4: Basic Pedicure

• Tools and equipment
• Products
• Treatments
• Massage Techniques and Contra Indications

Unit 5: Nail Art

• Colour Theory
• Tools, Equipment and Products
• Nail Art Techniques

Unit 6: Advanced Treatments

• Incorporating Advanced Treatments
• Hot Oil Treatments
• Exfoliation Treatments

How distance learning worksAbout our course

Each study unit contains a testpaper which will assess your knowledge of the content of each unit. It is easy to complete each testpaper online by logging on to Kilroy's College. You will be able to submit your answers and to see results straightaway. This step by step approach will encourage you to progress steadily through to the completion of your course. Each unit also has many self-check assessments with model answers supplied.

If you do not have access to a computer, you can contact the college to request answer cards which can be posted to Kilroy's College for correction.

Private and Confidential

Any correspondence with the college and all your course work will be treated as strictly private and confidential.

Nail Technician Textbook

An excellent textbook, “The Encyclopedia of Nails” written by our course writers to compliment this course programme, will be sent to you with your first study units and it is yours to keep for future reference.

College Diploma

A Kilroy's College Diploma is awarded to students based on their work throughout their course. You will receive your Kilroy's College Diploma in Nail Technician on the successful completion of all your assignments.

The Future

Many of our students tell us that our courses have given them the confidence to go on to further study, to begin work or to change careers. Many of those in employment have received a promotion or an increase in salary as a result of completing a Kilroy's College course.

This Nail Technician course is perfect for you if you don't have time for evening classes or would prefer to study at home at your own pace.

Advantages

• This nail technician distance learning course allows you the flexibility of studying at home without having to take time out from work or other personal commitments.
• You save time and money because there is no travelling to class required.
• The College is open allyear round, so you can start our courses at any time that suits you best and you decide the pace at which you progress.
• At Kilroy's College there are no age limits, no need for previous study and there is no pressure to go any faster than you wish to.

Delivery Method:
1. Correspondence
2. Online

Duration: 6 to 9 months