Nail Technician School

Duration: 18 - 24 months
Starts: Ongoing
Qualification: Apprenticeship
Exam Board: City & Guilds

Description

A Michael John Academy Apprenticeship in Nail Services means you will be employed in a salon whilst you are learning. As well as taking qualifications in Nail Services you will also cover key skills that are essential for a successful career in the industry.

Your training programme will be planned to suit your individual needs and generally structured to enable you to attend a Michael John Academy training centre one day per week with four days spent in your employer’s salon.

As you progress you will develop the skills & knowledge required to become a competent, fully qualified and successful nail technician. On completion of the course your will have built an impressive portfolio demonstrating your skills in the following areas:

• Ensure responsibilities for actions to reduce risks to health and safety
• Fulfill salon reception duties
• Promote additional services or products to clients
• Develop and maintain personal effectiveness at work
• Provide manicure services
• Provide pedicure services
• Carry out nail art services
• Apply and maintain nail enhancements to create a natural finish

How Will I Be Assessed?

In college you will receive half a day practical training and half a day theory training.

In your practical class you will be observed doing practical tasks for each unit you are doing and will also do two theory tests on each unit you complete.

Your assessment will be against National Standards leading towards a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ).

Each learner will be given an individual learning plan which will be reviewed on a 6 weekly basis throughout training. Reviews will be carried out alternately within your training centre or employer’s salon.

During the 12 weekly visits to your employer’s salon, we will assess how you are being treated, coping with your work and that you are enjoying the programme.

Is There Anything Else I Need To Know?

To support your learning Michael John Academy has fully equipped learning suites which offer computer access, learner libraries, specialist literacy and numeracy delivery and much more.

All the products and materials you will need are provided within our training centres FREE OF CHARGE.

You will also have had the opportunity to participate in our Annual Hair & Beauty Competition and / or attend North West Hair & Beauty Exhibitions.

Payment: you will be employed by the salon and will receive at least the National Minimum Wage. This is £2.50 per hour for apprentices aged 16 – 18 or in the first year of your apprenticeship; and the National Minimum Wage for your age group following this.

Michael John Academy can provide you with an Arriva bus pass at a cost of £11 per week.

Future Opportunities?

When you have successfully completed your training plan you could have achieved accreditation in:-

City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 Nail Services

City & Guilds Record of Achievement listing all UNITS achieved
Michael John Academy Certificates which accredit your individual strengths in aspects of personal effectiveness
City & Guilds Key Skills Communication Level 1
City & Guilds Key Skills Application of  Number Level 1
HABIA Apprenticeship FRAMEWORK Completion Certificate

After completing NVQ Level 2 Nails you are able to work full time in beauty salon / nail bar. However, if you want to further your skills whilst working you can continue with us and complete your advanced apprenticeship and do an NVQ level 3.