Award in Nail Art – Level 2

COURSE FULL FOR SEPTEMBER 2022

Level: 2 | Duration: 5 Weeks | Start Date: 21/09/22
Details: Wednesdays, 6pm – 9pm

What is this course about?
This course is designed to develop your skills for a career as a nail technician/beauty therapist. The course is all about creating various nail art designs using many different techniques which are used within the nail industry.

What will I learn on this course?
On this course you will learn how to consult and communicate with your client, devise a treatment plan to suit the nails and skin condition, and apply designs to the nails. You will also learn several techniques to create many different designs, including polishing, application of gems, glitters, transfers, and techniques using tape and a striping pen.

Why choose Riverside College for this course?
Riverside College is a good College with outstanding features; specialist staff are passionate and teach to high industry standards. The School of Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy is a recognised Centre of Excellence.

How will I be assessed?
The qualification will be assessed through practical observation and the completion of one assignment. The course will be made up of five video tutorials and online learning for five weeks of the course , followed by three direct teaching sessions that will take place in college. You will also have a weekly progress review with your tutor(online) to ensure targets are met. Students will need to attend college the last three weeks of the course and must be available to discuss progress on the other five Thursday evenings. Students will be able to work through the tutorials in their own time

*Please note: You may be required to attend an assessment day/evening if you are selected by the awarding body, external verifier – failure to attend could lead to your certificate being withheld until you are seen be the external verifier

What are the Entry Requirements?
You must hold a beauty therapy level 2 qualification, stage 1 of the nail technician course or a recognised manicure/pedicure qualification or have experience of working as a nail technician. Access to the internet is essential to fulfil the online requirements of the course

Course Cost: £55

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Other Costs:
Nail art kit is £30.00. You will need a college black tunic (approx. cost: £25.00), black trousers, black low-heeled shoes and a purchase a college nail art kit costing £30.00. You will have to provide a lever arch file etc. for your course work and photographic evidence is required for practical assessments

What will this course lead on to?
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to progress onto the level 3 artificial nail course, a beauty or makeup level 2 qualification. You may wish to pursue a career as a nail technician in a beauty salon, nail bar or become self-employed.