Manicure Award Level 2 (Part-Time)

Code  PTHAB1

* This course makes up the Level 2 NVQ Beauty Therapy or can be studied individually

Course Title

Manicure Award Level 2 (Part time)

Day

Wednesday

Start Date

5-Oct-2011

Time

6.00pm-9.00pm

Course Fee

£150

Site Code

5

What subject areas will I study? 

The programme is a preparation for work course and based on capability and knowledge. The course will include:

• Skin and nail analysis
• Manicure treatments including; - filing, cuticle work, massage, nail painting (dark/French), exfoliation, foot masks and heat treatments
• Health and safety
• Consultation & aftercare advice
• Contra-indications/ contra actions to treatment
• Science to include skin and nail structure/ function, function of blood / lymph to the lower arm and hand, bones / muscles of the lower arm and hand

What equipment will I need?

You will be informed on the open evening / enrolment of the cost for the equipment.

Equipment required:

Uniform

Nail file/emery board              

Cuticle nippers

Orangewood sticks                  

Hand mask & paraffin wax brush

Pusher plus/ cuticle knife         

Body sponges

Nail clippers 

You will also be required to bring stationary to each lesson such as pens, pencils, A4 paper and folder.

How will I be assessed?

Practical and written assessments will take place throughout the course. At the end of the programme there will be an online test.

Both the practical and the online assessment must be achieved to gain the qualification.

What qualifications might I achieve?

City and Guilds Level 2 Award in manicure 

Where can I go from here?

Once you have completed this course there are many pathways in which you may want to take. These pathways could be any of the following:

• Level 2 award provide facial skin care
• Level 2 Award Provide pedicure treatments
• Level 2 Award Removing hair using waxing techniques
• Level 2 Award Apply make-up
• Level 2 Award Provide eyelash/eyebrow treatments
• Level 3 Award Provide massage
• Level 3 Award Provide Self-tanning 

Programme Fees 

This programme is a full cost course (financial assistance is not available).

Please contact the Information Team (details at the bottom of the page) for up to date course fees.

Student Finance  

The College has Access Funds that may assist students with expenses such as travel, books, equipment, and child care.  Applications for assistance should be made to Student Services and will be dealt with on an individual basis.

For further information regarding fee remission and/or financial assistance, contact the Student Services Team on (01226) 216 114.

Support Services

Students in College may have the option of utilising a number of support services such as: Additional Support, Counselling, etc.  Please contact the Learning Support team on (01226) 216 769