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VTCT Professional Nail Technician (includes Nail Treatments, Technology & Art)

Vocational qualification

In Gateshead ()

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    Vocational qualification

Nail treatments deals with enhancing the appearance of nails by providing manicure and pedicure treatmentsNail technology deals with the application, repair, maintenance and removal of artificial nail structures. Using both Gel and Fibreglass systemsNail Art involves nail decoration including the application of stones, transfers and glitter dust to real or artificial nails.

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There are no formal Nail or Beauty entry requirements but an interest in Beauty or Nails is preferable.

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VTCT Professional Nail Technician (includes Nail Treatments, Technology & Art) AAA0366

Is it for me?
For those working in, or wanting to embark on a career within the Beauty Industry as a Nail Technician.
What do I need?
There are no formal Nail or Beauty entry requirements but an interest in Beauty or Nails is preferable.
VTCT Health & Safety qualification is a requirement of this course. If you have not achieved this qualification within the past 3 years, then you will be required to study this unit along side the Nail technician course. This will be on a Wednesday evening 5.30-7.30 for 10 weeks, beginning 16th September.
A kit and uniform is required for this course. You will be given costs and order forms on commencement of the programme.
What will I study?
Nail treatments deals with enhancing the appearance of nails by providing manicure and pedicure treatments
Nail technology deals with the application, repair, maintenance and removal of artificial nail structures. Using both Gel and Fibreglass systems
Nail Art involves nail decoration including the application of stones, transfers and glitter dust to real or artificial nails.
A critical factor is to ensure the health & safety of the client and the operator. This is based on health and Safety legislation and compliance with good hygiene.
Where will I study?
Baltic Campus
You'll be based at our fantastic £39million Baltic campus on the quayside. The campus has a prime location on Gateshead quayside, and state-of-the-art facilities including a Jacuzzi, gym and sauna, a 200 seat theatre, state-of-the-art classrooms, training kitchen and restaurant, refectory, bistro and vending areas.
How will I be assessed?
You will be continually assessed in both practical and theory work, throughout your course. You will build a portfolio of work to support your learning.
How will I be taught?
You will develop your skills within a realistic environment provided through our superbly equipped salons, and will be taught by a very experienced team of lecturers.
What qualification will I get?
VTCT level 2 Certificate in Nail Treatments
VTCT Level 2 Certificate in NailTechnology.
VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Nail Art
Can I go onto further study?
You could progress onto NVQ Level 3 in Nail Services or you could broaden your portfolio of qualifications, and increase your employability by progressing onto other Beauty or Holistic courses we have on offer here at the college.
What are the career opportunities?
On successful completion of the course you could seek employment within the beauty industry, within salons, health spas, and cruise ships.
Financial information
If you are aged 16-18 and study on a full-time, further education programme then your course is free. Find out more about finance for 16-18 year olds.
If you are over 18, and your course is not free, then grants and loans may be available to help towards course fees. You can find out more information on financial support by visiting our finance pages.
How do I apply?
You can drop in to our Baltic Campus to complete an application form.
An interview is required for this course.

VTCT Professional Nail Technician (includes Nail Treatments, Technology & Art)

Price on request