NVQ Level 2 Nail Services
NVQ
In Corby
Description
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Type
NVQ
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Location
Corby
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Duration
1 Year
You will develop a variety of skills in the Define Beauty Salon including Nail Art, Extend Maintain and Repair Nails, Pedicures and Manicures, client care, reception, retailing and health and safety. You may have the opportunity to take additional qualifications. Key/functional skills will form part of your final qualifications.
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Government funding available
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About this course
A range of GCSEs at D or above including English and preferably Maths and Science or equivalent OR
An NVQ Level 1 in Beauty Therapy with a satisfactory reference and equivalent literacy and preferably numeracy OR
A relevant equivalent Level 1 qualification with equivalent literacy and preferably numeracy.
Entry is subject to a successful interview and tutor reference. You will need to buy a...
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Course programme
- Venue:
George Street Campus, Corby - Duration:
One year - Start At:
September 2010 - Level of Study:
Level 2
- A range of GCSEs at D or above including English and preferably Maths and Science or equivalent OR
- An NVQ Level 1 in Beauty Therapy with a satisfactory reference and equivalent literacy and preferably numeracy OR
- A relevant equivalent Level 1 qualification with equivalent literacy and preferably numeracy.
Content You will develop a variety of skills in the Define Beauty Salon including Nail Art, Extend Maintain and Repair Nails, Pedicures and Manicures, client care, reception, retailing and health and safety. You may have the opportunity to take additional qualifications. Key/functional skills will form part of your final qualifications. Assessment
Continual assessment through a combination of practical salon sessions, end tests, oral questions, assignments and a portfolio of evidence.
Progression
This course will prepare you for entry into employment or for further study such as the NVQ 3 Nail Services or NVQ 2 Beauty Therapy.
Additional Information
Students will be required to follow a strict salon dress and behaviour code.
Salon Dress Code
When working in the salons, due to hygiene and health and safety reasons, it is essential that you follow the following professional salon dress code:
- Long hair must be tied back with none dangling.
- A discreet amount of make-up must be worn for client sessions
- Jewellery must be restricted to:
a discreet gold or silver chain
a flat wedding band
a fob watch
- All facial piercings, including tongue studs, must be removed. Watches, bracelets and rings can scratch the client.
- Visible tattoos must be covered by either a plaster or remedial camouflage make-up
- A clean, pressed white salon tunic must be worn with white or flesh coloured underwear.
- Plain black trousers - no turn-ups, pinstripes, combats, jeans, cropped, skinny leg, velvet, corduroy or brushed cotton/ black denim
- Black enclosed shoes e.g. low-heeled court shoes, loafers, nurses shoes, 'mary-janes' etc. No trainers, fabric, open-toes, sling-backs sandals, mules, clogs, stilettos, platforms etc.
- Nails must be clean, short and polish free.
- Mobile phones must be switched off.
- There is no eating or drinking in classrooms.
- Students must arrive punctually for lessons.
- Students must phone in to report any absences as soon as possible so we can organise client sessions effectively.
- White salon tunic (purchased through college supplier approx cost £30) and black salon trousers, black shoes, long, black cardigan etc.
- Textbooks (see course guide)
- Stationary, files, highlighter pens, plastic wallets etc
Entry Requirement
A range of GCSEs at D or above including English and preferably Maths and Science or equivalent OR
An NVQ Level 1 in Beauty Therapy with a satisfactory reference and equivalent literacy and preferably numeracy OR
A relevant equivalent Level 1 qualification with equivalent literacy and preferably numeracy.
Entry is subject to a successful interview and tutor reference. You will need to buy a salon uniform and equipment.
NVQ Level 2 Nail Services