Nail Technician

Get the skills to decorate nails.

Impress your friends and family, or even start a new career with the skills to decorate nails and perform relaxing hand and nail care procedures.

With the Cengage Education Nail Technician course, students will learn how to perform basic manicures, pedicures and basic nail care routines. Students also learn the principles behind creating interesting nail art designs including flowers and striping, and applying rhinestones.

For this course students will need to have access to their own nail polish, top coat polish and base coat polish.

On completion of your course:

Upon completion of this course you will receive a Cengage Education Nail Technician certificate.

Key areas of learning:

  • The business of nails
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Basic manicure
  • Basic pedicure
  • Nail art
  • Advanced treatments
Course Number 96420
Course Type Correspondence
Course Duration Max 18 months
Study Hours Approx 100 hrs
Qualification Cengage Certificate

Learning periods

This course is divided into 3 learning periods.

Computer requirements

To complete this course you will need access to:

  • A computer with a CD-Rom Drive

Assessment details

  • 6 written assessments
  • 6 multiple choice exams

Extra learning materials included

  • The Encyclopedia of nails (textbook)
  • Art & Science Nail Technology CD Rom
  • Colour Wheel
  • Nail Art Kit - including practice finger
  • Manicure Kit
  • Milady's Student Reference for Anatomy & Physiology

Additional requirements

  • Nail Polish
  • Top Coat Polish
  • Base Coat Polish

Entry requirements
Cengage Certificate, Statements of Attainment, Certificate I & Certificate II courses

No entry requirements apply to these courses.

English Language Requirements:

If English is your second language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English you are required to provide evidence of English language competence before enrolling. Examples of appropriate evidence are:

Evidence

Example

IELTS

Overall score of 5.5

TOEFL

530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 Internet.

Evidence of employment in an English speaking country.

12 month period of employment: Letters of Appointment, Letters of Reference, Testimonials, Performance Appraisals etc

Not sure if you meet the entry requirements?
Please call 1300 853 033

Subjects You’ll Cover

The business of nails

  • Health and safety
  • Client care
  • Hygiene

Anatomy and physiology

  • The structure and functions of the skin
  • Histology of the nail
  • Diseases and disorders

Basic manicure

  • Tools and equipment
  • Treatments
  • Massage techniques

Basic pedicure

  • Tools and equipment
  • Treatments
  • Massage techniques

Nail art

  • Colour theory
  • Tools, equipment, and products
  • Nail art techniques

Advanced treatments

  • Hot oil treatments
  • Exfoliation treatments
  • Paraffin wax treatments

* This price is for the ONLINE version of the course. For other flexible payment options, call a Course Advisor on 1300 853 033.

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