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
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Course Number 96420
Course Type Correspondence
Course Duration Max 18 months
Study Hours Approx 100 hrs
Qualification Cengage Certificate

Prerequisites

No previous knowledge or experience is required to take this course.

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

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