Advanced Apprenticeship in Nail Services

Duration: 18 -24 months

Qualification: Advanced Apprenticeship Framework

Exam Board: City & Guilds

Description

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

Your training programme will be planned to suit your individual needs and structured to enable you to attend a Michael John Academy training centre for one day per week with four days spent in your employer’s salon. (Or those days agreed within your contract of employment)

As you progress you will develop advanced skills & knowledge required to become a competent, fully qualified and successful therpaist. You will build an impressive portfolio demonstrating your skills in the following areas:

• Monitor procedures to safely control work operations
• Enhance and maintain nails using UV gel
• Enhance and maintain nails using liquid and powder
• Enhance and maintain nails using wraps
• Plan and create nail art designs
• Develop a range of creative nail images
• Plan and provide airbrush designs for nails
• Prepare and finish nail overlays using electric files
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of promotional activities

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 for each unit you complete.

You will be assessed against National Standards leading towards a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ).

Every learner follows their 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 salon, we will discuss with you how you are progressing (both in work and training), how you are enjoying the programme and agree targets to be completed.

Qualifications

On successful completion your training plan you will achieve accreditation in:-

City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Nail Services

City & Guilds Key Skills Level 2 Communication

City & Guilds Key Skills Level 2 Application of Number

Employer Rights and Responsibilities

HABIA Advanced Apprenticeship Framework Completion Certificate

Michael John Academy Certificates – accrediting your individual strengths in aspects of personal effectiveness

Is There Anything Else I Need To Know?

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

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

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

You will be employed by your salon and will receive at least the National Minimum Wage. This is £2.60 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?

As a fully qualified Nail Technician, most advanced apprentices are offered the opportunity to continue working in their salon. Some advanced seek alternative employment in a different working environment, such as on a cruise ship; and others work for themselves.