Nail Technology City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma

29007L0 | Leigh College
Start Date | 02/09/2024
Time/Day | FULL TIME

Is this course for me?

If you want to specialise within this highly rewarding Nail industry then this course is for you. The knowledge and skills included are highly commercial and taught to a professional level providing excellent employment opportunities. Our commercial salons are open to the public to ensure a realistic working environment this enables learners to develop skills necessary to work with confidence within such a diverse and exciting industry.

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What will I study?

During this course you will study the following units:

Promote products and services,

apply and maintain nail enhancements,

create airbrush designs incorporating advanced nail art,

use electric filing techniques,

enhance and maintain nails using light cured gel including hard gels,

balance liquid and powder nail enhancements,

learn the latest gel polish nail services.

You will also promote and sell products and services to clients, study business practice, anatomy and physiology for the hands

As part of your programme of study you will participate in work experience to develop tour employability skills.

As well as complete GCSE English and / or maths if needed.

How long is the course?

Full time for one academic year

How will I be assessed?

Candidates are assessed by continuous observation of skills, assessing performance and through written tests.

You will be required to build a portfolio, show casing your practical skills and experiences gained on the course.

What qualifications do I need?

Successful completion of Level 2 in the subject plus maths or English at grade C / 4.

What can I progress onto?

Employment within a beauty salon or specialist nail salon. Your industry work placement will be integral in developing skills and building the confidence to gain employment.

Other Information

Both Image Centres have state of the art facilities offering a realistic working environment. You will need to purchase a kit and Image Centre uniform.

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds	19+ year olds	Free for eligible learners?	Is Loan Available?
	£2461.00

Exam Fee

£122.00

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Hairdressing and Beauty Salon Managers and Proprietors Beauticians and Related Occupations

Hairdressing and Beauty Salon Managers and Proprietors

Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources of hairdressing and nail salons, beauty treatment, pet grooming and similar establishments.

Requirements: Level 3 NVQ; A Levels

Opportunities

7.52%

RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£20,023

Entry

£36,507

Median

£61,589

Potential

Typical Tasks

Ensures financial accounts for the business are maintained.
Demonstrates, advises on and sells hair and/or beauty products.
Checks and maintains any equipment, and ensures that all safety requirements are met.
Undertakes and/or directs hair treatments and/or beauty therapy.
Ensures clients’ records are maintained.
Provides clients with information and advice on styles and treatments, and resolves any complaints or problems.
Controls the allocation, training and remuneration of staff.
Determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term needs.

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service Administration and Management Sales and Marketing Mathematics English Language Personnel and Human Resources

Skills

Learning Strategies Active Listening Writing Monitoring Critical Thinking Active Learning Reading Comprehension Speaking

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Beauticians and Related Occupations

Beauticians and related workers give facial and body beauty treatments, apply cosmetics and dress wigs.

Requirements: Level 3 NVQ; A Levels

Opportunities

7.32%

RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£7,392

Entry

£14,277

Median

£25,533

Potential

Typical Tasks

Applies make-up to hide blemishes or enhance facial features and advises clients on skin care and make-up techniques.
Maintains client records, sells and advises on cosmetic products and services, and ensures appropriate health and safety issues are addressed..
Advises clients on diet and exercise to assist in weight loss and slimming.
Recognises problems and refers clients to medical practitioners if appropriate.
Performs specialist treatments for conditions such as acne, applies skin rejuvenation therapies.
Cleans, shapes and polishes finger and toe nails, applies nail extensions.
Uses waxing, threading, sugaring and other epilation techniques to remove any unwanted body hair.
Massages scalp, face and other parts of the body and carries out spray tanning.
Discusses clients requirements, analyses and advises client on appropriate skin care, and applies treatments to the face or body.

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service Sales and Marketing

Skills

Active Learning Reading Comprehension Speaking Active Listening Critical Thinking Learning Strategies

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