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Nail Technician Professional - Acrylic
About Your Course
Acrylic nails are a popular choice for nail enhancements, so if you’re thinking of becoming a nail technician, you can expect to apply them fairly regularly to your clients. You might also be looking to learn how to apply acrylic nails to give your own hands a salon-worthy makeover, either way, our distance learning Nail Technician – Acrylic course is the ideal introductory study programme for you.
Through a range of engaging online units, you will explore everything from the anatomy and physiology of the hand to how to apply and maintain acrylic nail designs. All of which will fill you with confidence in these areas ahead of completing a regulated qualification, or for your own personal use.
What are Acrylic Nails?
Acrylic overlays are probably the most popular type of artificial nail used within the industry due to their durability. They are often applied as an extension to the client’s natural nails. Acrylic nails are sometimes referred to as “liquid and powder” as they are applied using a combination of a polymer powder and a monomer liquid. The “liquid and powder” work together to provide a durable, natural-looking fingernail for the client.
Generally, acrylic nails will last between 2 – 3 weeks; after this period maintenance and infill procedures will need to be carried out on the client’s extensions to keep them looking natural and well-maintained. Our acrylic nail course will teach you all the techniques you require to be able to carry out these treatments. Plus, as with all our distance learning courses, you can study at home.
The Work of the Nail Technician
The work of a Nail Technician can be varied and rewarding. Not only will you apply, repair and remove false nails or extensions, but you will also offer basic treatments such as manicures and pedicures as well as ensure your client’s nails are free from any skin or nail problems before you begin the treatment.
What Could I Do After Taking This Professional Acrylic Nail Technician Course?
Please note that this is a knowledge-based course, so it will not qualify you as a Nail Technician. It is intended as the ideal introduction to this area of nail care, so you can make an educated decision as to whether this career path is the right one for you.
To work as a Nail Technician, you will need to complete a qualification that includes practical training to hone your skills and have your assessments signed off by an expert in this field. This enables you to secure the insurance you need to work professionally.
If you want to get qualified, your next step would be to obtain a diploma. This course has been developed in line with the national occupational standards and has been developed to cover the basic theory knowledge and to equip you for progression onto the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services should you wish to follow this progression route.
Nail Kits
Nail kits can be purchased directly from the supplier once you have enrolled on the course. As a Stonebridge Associated College student, you will receive a 20% discount.
Qualification: Nail Technician Professional - Acrylic
On successful completion of your course, you will receive a Stonebridge Associated Colleges Certificate of Completion.
Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.
No experience or previous qualifications are required for enrolment on this course.
Minimum Age Restriction
You must be aged 16 or older to enrol.
Average Completion Timeframe
The average time it takes our learners to complete the course is 1 year.
Assessment Requirements
After each lesson, there will be a question paper to complete.
Placement or Practical Required
There are no placements or practicals involved in this course.
Exams Required
After each lesson, there will be a question paper.
Is Membership Required?
No membership is required to enrol on the course.
Course Fees
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Unit 1: Nail Enhancement Systems and Health & Safety
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Understand the course content and requirement
- Understand the advantages and disadvantages nail enhancements systems
- Understand the importance of Health & Safety when working with enhancements
- Identify the risks associated with working with enhancements
- Understand the difference between sterilisation and disinfection
Unit 2: Becoming a Nail Technician
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Understanding what qualities make a professional nail technician
- Understand why appearance is important
- Understand the difference between codes of practice and ethics
- Understand body language
- Understand how prepare for and greet the client
Unit 3: Anatomy & Physiology
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Understand and identify the underlying anatomy and physiology of the hand and lower arm
- Understand the structure of the skin
- Identify the structure of the skin and nail
- Understand the process of keratinization and the process of nail growth
Unit 4: Nail Disorders and Shapes
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Understand what is meant by the term contra indication
- Identify what is an untreatable nail or skin disorder
- Identify what is a treatable nail disorder
- Identify natural nail shapes
- Identifying factors affecting growth
Unit 5: Manicure
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- To understand the reason for manicure
- How to perform a consultation
- Set up a work station
- Identify what equipment and tools are required
- Demonstrate the correct use of tools
- Perform a manicure
Unit 6: Starting on Tips
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- To be able to identify the correct tools, equipment and products required
- To understand the importance of minimising waste
- To understand the importance of health and safety throughout the service
- To select, prepare and apply tips correctly
Unit 7: Application of Liquid and Powder
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Understand the chemistry of Acrylic and powder
- Understand the stages of Acrylic
- Understand the correct ratio of liquid and powder
- Understand the application of liquid and powder in zones
- Blend the product to create a smooth finish
Unit 8: Infills and Maintenance
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Adapting techniques for working on a natural nail and client
- Identifying when a client will need infills
- Applying infills
- Knowing when to recommend advanced services – back fill and rebalancing
Unit 9: Troubleshooting
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- To identify when there is a problem with enhancements
- To understand why the problem has occurred
- To identify what steps are required to overcome the problem
What's Included
- All study materials
- Study Guide
- Full Tutor and Admin support
- The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).
Please Note: Kits can be purchased from the supplier once you have enrolled and completed up to unit 3 of the course. Our learners will receive a 20% Discount from the supplier. Request your order form by emailing customer services – customer.service@stonebridge.uk.com
OUR PASS RATE
Professional Skills
90.9%
(National Average 82.6%)
Nail Technician Professional - Acrylic
About Your Course
Acrylic nails are a popular choice for nail enhancements, so if you’re thinking of becoming a nail technician, you can expect to apply them fairly regularly to your clients. You might also be looking to learn how to apply acrylic nails to give your own hands a salon-worthy makeover, either way, our distance learning Nail Technician – Acrylic course is the ideal introductory study programme for you.
Through a range of engaging online units, you will explore everything from the anatomy and physiology of the hand to how to apply and maintain acrylic nail designs. All of which will fill you with confidence in these areas ahead of completing a regulated qualification, or for your own personal use.
What are Acrylic Nails?
Acrylic overlays are probably the most popular type of artificial nail used within the industry due to their durability. They are often applied as an extension to the client’s natural nails. Acrylic nails are sometimes referred to as “liquid and powder” as they are applied using a combination of a polymer powder and a monomer liquid. The “liquid and powder” work together to provide a durable, natural-looking fingernail for the client.
Generally, acrylic nails will last between 2 – 3 weeks; after this period maintenance and infill procedures will need to be carried out on the client’s extensions to keep them looking natural and well-maintained. Our acrylic nail course will teach you all the techniques you require to be able to carry out these treatments. Plus, as with all our distance learning courses, you can study at home.
The Work of the Nail Technician
The work of a Nail Technician can be varied and rewarding. Not only will you apply, repair and remove false nails or extensions, but you will also offer basic treatments such as manicures and pedicures as well as ensure your client’s nails are free from any skin or nail problems before you begin the treatment.
What Could I Do After Taking This Professional Acrylic Nail Technician Course?
Please note that this is a knowledge-based course, so it will not qualify you as a Nail Technician. It is intended as the ideal introduction to this area of nail care, so you can make an educated decision as to whether this career path is the right one for you.
To work as a Nail Technician, you will need to complete a qualification that includes practical training to hone your skills and have your assessments signed off by an expert in this field. This enables you to secure the insurance you need to work professionally.
If you want to get qualified, your next step would be to obtain a diploma. This course has been developed in line with the national occupational standards and has been developed to cover the basic theory knowledge and to equip you for progression onto the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services should you wish to follow this progression route.
Nail Kits
Nail kits can be purchased directly from the supplier once you have enrolled on the course. As a Stonebridge Associated College student, you will receive a 20% discount.
Professional Skills
OUR PASS RATE
(National Average 82.6%)
90.9%
On completion of your course, you will receive two certificates:
Certificate 1 is issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges: Nail Technician Professional - Acrylic Diploma
Nail Technician Professional - Acrylic Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.
Certificate 2 is issued by Quality Licence Scheme: Level 2 Nail Technician Professional - Acrylic Certificate of Achievement
At the end of this course successful learners will be given the option to receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).
The course has been endorsed under the Quality Licence Scheme. This means that Stonebridge Associated Colleges has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification* but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 2 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.
The course itself has been designed Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. The Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.
The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.
The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through our awarding organisations we have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. We are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.
Our knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables us to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.
*Regulated qualification refers to those qualifications that are regulated by Ofqual / CCEA / Qualification Wales
To view a sample of the Certificate of Achievement, please click here.
Professional Membership
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):
On successful completion of your course your qualification is awarded. You will receive an attractively presented Diploma or Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, this will also allow you to use the letters SAC. Dip. or SAC. Cert. after your name.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will improve your prospects of future employment or higher level study etc. by proving that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and you will find this to be the case with our qualifications in your jurisdiction.
Unit 1: Nail Enhancement Systems and Health & Safety
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Understand the course content and requirement
- Understand the advantages and disadvantages nail enhancements systems
- Understand the importance of Health & Safety when working with enhancements
- Identify the risks associated with working with enhancements
- Understand the difference between sterilisation and disinfection
Unit 2: Becoming a Nail Technician
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Understanding what qualities make a professional nail technician
- Understand why appearance is important
- Understand the difference between codes of practice and ethics
- Understand body language
- Understand how prepare for and greet the client
Unit 3: Anatomy & Physiology
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Understand and identify the underlying anatomy and physiology of the hand and lower arm
- Understand the structure of the skin
- Identify the structure of the skin and nail
- Understand the process of keratinization and the process of nail growth
Unit 4: Nail Disorders and Shapes
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Understand what is meant by the term contra indication
- Identify what is an untreatable nail or skin disorder
- Identify what is a treatable nail disorder
- Identify natural nail shapes
- Identifying factors affecting growth
Unit 5: Manicure
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- To understand the reason for manicure
- How to perform a consultation
- Set up a work station
- Identify what equipment and tools are required
- Demonstrate the correct use of tools
- Perform a manicure
Unit 6: Starting on Tips
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- To be able to identify the correct tools, equipment and products required
- To understand the importance of minimising waste
- To understand the importance of health and safety throughout the service
- To select, prepare and apply tips correctly
Unit 7: Application of Liquid and Powder
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Understand the chemistry of Acrylic and powder
- Understand the stages of Acrylic
- Understand the correct ratio of liquid and powder
- Understand the application of liquid and powder in zones
- Blend the product to create a smooth finish
Unit 8: Infills and Maintenance
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Adapting techniques for working on a natural nail and client
- Identifying when a client will need infills
- Applying infills
- Knowing when to recommend advanced services – back fill and rebalancing
Unit 9: Troubleshooting
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- To identify when there is a problem with enhancements
- To understand why the problem has occurred
- To identify what steps are required to overcome the problem
What's Included
- All study materials
- Study Guide
- Full Tutor and Admin support
- The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).
Please Note: Kits can be purchased from the supplier once you have enrolled and completed up to unit 3 of the course. Our learners will receive a 20% Discount from the supplier. Request your order form by emailing customer services – customer.service@stonebridge.uk.com
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