Hair, Beauty, Complementary Therapies and Make-Up

Short full-time, August to January

The demand for gorgeous nails just keeps on growing, with the creative world of the nail industry expanding almost daily. If you ever dream of creating flawless fingers and toe nails, this is the course for you. It’s led by highly knowledgeable and experienced professionals who are as passionate about nails as you are, as well as up to speed with the latest industry developments.

For entry to this course you’ll need:

If you don’t have formal qualifications, but have life experience, then we’ll also consider you for a place.

This course introduces you to the practical skills involved in nail care and other beauty treatments, while giving you the knowledge you’ll need to work in a commercial salon.

You’ll also be encouraged to gain valuable work experience through helping with community and college events.

Here’s just some of what you may study:

• Manicures - you’ll learn to perform a full treatment, including shaping, skin and
  cuticle treatments, hand massage, and applying the perfect finish.
• Pedicure - you’ll learn how to perform a perfect pedicure, including shaping nails, foot massage, and applying a nail finish.
• Nail enhancements - you’ll develop skills in applying natural tips and clear overlays, using different systems, such as light-cured gel.
• Nail art - you’ll learn how to create different types of designs on hands and feet using techniques such as wraps, glitters, marbling and freehand.
• Gel polish - you’ll develop skills in application and removal of gel polish, including dark, light, French and design.

You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your skills through:

• Working in our commercial training salons.
• Taking part in in-house competitions.
• Hearing from industry speakers.
• Volunteering for community events, like performing manicures for charity.
• Helping at promotional events, such as campus wellbeing days.

In this course you will have built transferable Essential Skills in meaningful contexts to help you become more effective in life, learning, and work. This could be communication, numeracy, ICT, working with others, and problem solving.

In this course you will have built transferable Essential Skills in meaningful contexts to help you become more effective in life, learning, and work. This could be communication, numeracy, ICT, working with others, and problem solving.

When you successfully complete this course, you may have the choice of:

• Moving onto SVQ Nail Services @ SCQF Level 6
• Seeking to start your career as a Manicurist/Pedicurist in a salon, or Trainee Nail Technician