NVQ 2 NAIL SERVICES
Entry Requirements
Four GCSEs at D or above including
English or progression from NVQ Level 1 Beauty Therapy or Hairdressing.
Description
This
course will train you to be competent in manicures, pedicures, nail
extensions and maintenance, nail art, make up and planning and promoting
make up activities.
Course Content
Practical and theoretical
studies in
G1 - Health and safety
BT7 - Manicures
BT8 - Pedicures
BT44
- Extension and maintenance of nails
BT13 - Nail art
BT9 - Make up
G6
- Promoting additional products and services
G8 - Effectiveness at work
G4
- Reception
BT10 - Plan and promote make up activities
Attendance
of at least 85% is necessary in order to complete the course.
It is
expected that all students will enter for the qualification.
Method
of Assessment
The course is continuously assessed with some
external assessment and testing through written and practical
assignments/tests.
Key Skills
All students will participate
in timetabled sessions designed to enhance skills in Communication and
Application of Number. Students will receive separate certificates on
successful completion of the programme.
Other Studies (enhancement)
Students
may also choose to study for a GCSE to increase their qualifications, or
to resit a previous GCSE subject to improve a grade. To enhance employment
opportunities the course may also have additional qualifications built
into the programme.
Other Activities
Students may be required
to participate in a work experience programme as an integral part of the
course, where this is appropriate. The course includes an essential trip
at an approximate cost of £25. Students will have an opportunity to
undertake optional in-house training with external companies at a cost of
£10.
Progression
This course is a recognised route into
a full-time Level 3 course, employment or an Apprenticeship via a Training
Agency.
Fees
Tuition and registration fees are free for
students aged 16-18 as at 31 August 2009 for the course period. Students
aged 19+ as at 31 August 2009 will be required to pay the fees below. You
are required to pay a tuition fee for each year of study. All fees are due
at the time of your enrolment. Costs may vary for international students,
please ask for details.
Equipment Charge
Students will be
required to purchase professional workwear, equipment and products which
will be purchased directly from an approved college supplier. Order forms
will be provided during the enrolment period and the approximate cost is
£250.
Consumable Items
Students will need to purchase
text books at approximately £30, a USB memory stick and headphones.
