Nail Technician Professional - Gel

Nail Technician Professional - Gel

If you are considering a career as a qualified Nail Technician, our distance learning Nail Technician – Gel course is the ideal introductory study programme for you. It includes information on both gel nails and manicures, so that you will be confident in their application ahead of enrolling on a regulated qualification that will enable you to qualify.

What are Gel Nails?

Gel nails are fake nails that can be applied to a client’s fingers to closely resemble the natural nail. They are very similar to acrylic nails (liquid & powder); however they tend to be more flexible. Gel nails can be worn, painted and decorated in the same way as acrylic nails. Gel nails are usually applied using a UV light. Generally gel nails will last between 3 – 4 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 nail technician courses from home will teach you all the techniques you require to be able to carry out these treatments.

Please note, 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.

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 ensuring 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 Gel Nail Technician Course?

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 learndirect student, you will receive a 20% discount. 

Modules

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 Gel

By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:

• Understand the chemistry of Gel
• Understand the stages of Gel and effect of lamp
• Understand the application of gel in zones
• Demonstrate the correct application of beads
• Finish the product to create a smooth, glossy surface

Unit 8: Gel Infill’s 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 with Gel

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

Entry Requirements

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 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.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

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 – customerservices@learndirect.com

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).

Level 2 Nail Technician Professional - Gel Certificate of Achievement

The course has been endorsed under the Quality Licence Scheme. This means that learndirect 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 learndirect 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.