International NTDA (Nail Technician Diploma Award)
Course
Online
Description
-
Type
Course
-
Methodology
Online
Have you thought about entering the world of Nail Technician to make extra money? Or maybe you're looking to find employment as a Nail Technician? Either way, you might want to give yourself a competitive edge by obtaining the Nail Technician Diploma...
Reviews
Subjects
- IT
- Nail Technician
- International
Course programme
Embark on a new career or enhance your current skills with this valuable qualification. Nail technicians are very in-demand and undertaking certified training will add to your skill set and dramatically increase your career prospects and earning potential. Whether you’re starting your own business or looking to improve your employment skills, this course will prove invaluable.
Comprehensive and convenient
The course is broken down into 24 individual modules. Each one takes between 10 and 80 minutes on average study, although you can spend as little or as much time on each module as you feel is necessary – simply log in and out of your course at your convenience. At the end of each module there is a 5 question test on what you have learned. The course covers topics including the basics of nail technology, communicating with clients, how to perform manicures and pedicures, salon management, marketing and more.
The flexible nature of the course means you can learn at your own pace depending on other commitments. The nature of online learning enables you to study anytime, anywhere at your convenience.
This course has been fully accessed and approved by IVCAS (Independent Vocational Course Appraisal Service)*. For more Information Click here
Key Learning PointsThe course comprehensively covers every angle of nail technique and enables you to become a qualified nail technician in around 20 hours. Focus areas include:
- Introduction and Basics of Nail Technology. Uncover the history of nail technology and why you should become part of this ever growing industry. Learn about the skin, why it’s an important barrier to infection and how this understanding can keep your clients safe. Find out about the anatomy of the nail and why understanding it is fundamental to becoming a nail technician.
- Client Consultation and Communication. Get to grips with the importance of preparing your work area before each client arrives to ensure that clients feel taken care of and to maintain good hygiene practices. Learn how to communicate with clients and establish exactly what their needs are before treating them.
- How to perform manicures and pedicures. Learn how to perform manicures and pedicures, how to successfully apply artificial nails, how to apply gel overlays, how to apply gel nails, how to shape and paint artificial tips and how to do basic nail art. You will also learn how manicures and pedicures can be maintained at home, and how to share this knowledge with clients.
- Salon Management. Delve into the world of salon management and discover what running your own salon entails. Look at the pros and cons of running your own salon, being a mobile technician or working for someone else. Learn how to create a business plan, what regulations you’ll need to abide by and what you need to know about taxes and VAT.
- Marketing. Learn how to create an image for your business and how to market it. How you style your salon, website and promotional material says a lot about the type of technician you are, so getting it right is crucial. This module teaches you why branding is so important, how to promote your service via your website, social media and print advertising, how to set your pricing to reflect the type of client you want your business to attract and what merchandise you should sell in your salon.
- A detailed yet easy to understand course syllabus broken down into 20 manageable chunks that make learning easy
- Improve your career prospects with a verified certifiable qualification
- Once qualified you can use the NTDA logo on your promo materials
- Complete the end of course test and receive a qualification and certificate
- Learn at your own pace and fully understand each module before moving on
Take control of your career and enhance your prospects with this fantastic course. Sign up now and make a real investment in your future.
- Units of study
- Further Info
- The history of nail technology
- What a nail technologist does
- An overview of the nail technology industry
- Why business skills are necessary for nail technologists
- About skin layers and their roles
- What the epidermis is
- About the Dermis and the important role it plays
- What to do in the event the skin layer gets broken while treatment is being carried out
- About how fast nails grow and how to help them grow faster
- The structure of the nail
- Why understanding the nail anatomy is vital to your job
- The difference between the various parts of the nail
- How to maintain treatment areas between clients
- How to attain the highest standards when preparing your workplace
- How work station preparation pays an important role in infection control
- What your personal responsibilities are when it comes to hygiene maintenance
- The best way to establish exactly what the client want
- How to offer your client guidancea
- Why you should give your clients instruction in nail care
- How to maintain a good relationship with your client
- What supplies you will need to perform a manicure
- How to shape the nails
- The best way to deal with cuticles
- How to make each manicure perfect every-time
- What you need to perform a pedicure
- How to remove old nail polish
- The best way to take care of cuticles and calluses
- How to polish the nails
- What equipment you need to do artificial nails
- How to add plastic nail tips
- How to make sure that nails are the right length for acrylic tips
- How to perfectly finish off acrylic nails
- What you need to do gel overlays
- How to best prepare the nails for gels
- How to apply acrylic gels
- How to make sure you achieve great gel overlays every-time
- What gel nails are and why they're so popular.
- The tools / equipment you will need to do this technique
- Step-by-step guide to doing gel nails
- Includes detailed instructional videos
- What equipment you need to do nail tips
- Tips for creating great nail tips
- How to do artificial nail tips
- How to maintain nail tips
- How to prepare nails for nail arta
- About the importance of the base coat
- Where to find inspiration for nail art designs
- About different types of nail art
- How to maintain manicures
- How to use cuticle oil to fix nicksa
- How to make a pedicure last longerAbout Saving Water for Conservation
- When it is time to add another top coat
- About ensuring your premises is clean and fit for use
- How to make sure you keep your area well ventilated
- About keeping your equipment safe and hygienic
- About public health bodies you should be familiarizing yourself with
- What running a salon entails
- Why you need to consider tax and your business set up
- Why tracking costs are going to be vital to your success
- Why customer relations is going to be one of your top priorities
- What options are available to you if you wish to per-sue self-employment
- The benefits and pitfalls of starting your own salon
- The benefits and pitfalls of becoming a mobile technician
- The benefits and pitfalls of working for a salon
- About creating a business plan and finding finance
- How to find the perfect location for salon
- What you need to know about taxes and VAT
- What requirements and regulations you must abide by
- What type of environment you should aim to create
- About the importance of creating a waiting area
- What lighting options you have and how they affect the ambience
- About creating a salon display
- Why branding is so important
- How to create a website for your business
- How to promote your business via social media
- Why print advertising can still be an effective means of advertising
- What you need to consider when setting your prices
- How to create deals that don't ruin your profits
- When you should increase your prices
- How to promote your offers / deals
- Which products your salon should carry
- How to showcase your products
- When and How to Alter Your Merchandising
- Tips for increasing your sales
- How to advertise for staff
- Employment law basics
- How much to pay staff
- How to train your staff
- How CRM works
- What you can do with the CRM data gathered
- How to choose the right CRM software
- How to use CRM to your advantage
- The costs associated with starting a salon
- The Ongoing Expenses Associated with Running a Salon
- How much you can expect to make after these costs
- The best way to keep costs down
- What kind of forms salon owners need
- About book keeping for salon owners and mobile technicians
- Whether you should use an accountant for your bookkeeping
- How you should track transactions
Courses that are IVCAS approved have been fully assessed and met the minimum criteria as set down by IVCAS for online and vocational courses. By taking an IVCAS approved course you can be assured that:
- The course has been assessed by an IVCAS lecturer or course professional to ensure it is of the highest quality.
- The course offers significant benefit to the end user and enhances the end users career prospects
- The course is compatible with all commonly used devices including Smartphone’s and tablets
- The course provider has made every effort to keep the course content up-to-date and factually correct.
For more Information Click here
International NTDA (Nail Technician Diploma Award)