Course Facilitator: Christine Stilgoe

Introduction:

This course is designed for students who wish to achieve their professionally recognised qualification quickly. It will be delivered intensively & will require much dedication & substantial home study.

Manicure treatments are very profitable & viable treatments to offer clients.

Whether you are a salon-based therapist, work from home or are mobile, these treatments are much sought after.

This qualification will enable candidates to provide professional manicure treatments.

The manicure unit is a pre-requisite for any candidate wishing to apply for The Nail Technology courses of study.

This individual unit can be added to as students work towards the VTCT – IHBC Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques.

There is a pre-requisite requirement of units VR02/74 to this qualification, which can be completed simultaneously.

VR02 – Support Health, Safety & Security in the Workplace

VR74 – Support Employment Standards

Course content:

VR08 – Provide a Manicure Treatment

Areas of study:

• Introduction to Manicure Treatments
• Benefits
• Contra-indications to Manicure
• Contra-actions
• Product Knowledge
• Health, Safety & Hygiene
• Assessing the Nails & Hands
• Nail Disorders & Irregularities
• Related Anatomy & Physiology
• Nail Shapes
• Specialised Treatments:

-         Paraffin Wax -Warm Oil - Exfoliating- Mask Treatments to the Hands

• Practical Manicure Procedures
• Gentleman’s Manicure
• Professional consultation & Record Keeping

Students are required to complete case study treatments in addition to theory tasks, practical & theory assessments.

All students are to wear professional salon work wear for class attendance & assessments.

Course Duration & Class Times

This intensive course is  full day plus 1 assessment day

9.30-5.00pm

See current timetables for details

Course cost:

The complete cost of the course is £160.00 plus £50.00 Assessment fees

This includes full private tuition & certification fees

A non-refundable deposit of £100.00 is required to secure your place.

Students will be required to purchase a hand range in order to complete case study requirements. Kits can be purchased at the centre if required.

Approx. cost of kit:

£31.00 plus VAT. (Manicure)  Implements  i.e. cuticle knives, nippers, scissors etc extra

 If kits are required they must be ordered & paid for in full at application.

A lifetime registration fee of £15.00 will be required for students not previously registered with VTCT

An additional cost of £70.00 is required for candidates completing units VR02/ VR74 alongside this course

Course Certification & Insurance:

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive the VTCT – IHBC Level 2 Certificate of Unit Credit VR08 Provide Manicure Treatments

You will be able to apply for full Professional & Public Indemnity Insurance to enable you to start working in Professional Practice straight away.

Successful Candidates will also receive the Healing Hands, School of Natural Therapies Certificate in Manicure.