This qualification is about providing pedicure services to clients, it covers consulting with the client, recognising any contra-indications, preparing for the service and producing a service plan. Your practical skills will include filing the nails, applying skin & cuticle treatments, cleaning & drying the feet, removing excessive hard skin, massaging the foot, lower leg and providing a suitable nail finish.

Overview

Duration 4 weeks

Days: 1 day

To carry out this qualification, you will need to maintain effective health& safety hygiene throughout your work. You will also need to maintain your personal appearance and good communication with the client.

The main outcomes of the qualification are:

• Nail shapes and process of nail growth
• Treatable and non-treatable nail conditions
• Pedicure treatment procedure
• Specialised treatments
• Health, safety and hygiene
• Benefits, effects, aftercare
• Indications, contra-indications and contra-actions
• Client consultation & record keeping

Progression

When you have successfully completed this qualification you may choose to undertake further study on Level 2 Beauty Award and Certificate courses; qualifications you could progress to include:

VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General

VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services

Fees: £350

Flexible payment options and Interest free instalment plans are available.