ARTIFICIAL NAIL STRUCTURES Level 3 Certificate

Level 3
Further Education
Newry Campus
City & Guilds

Overview

This is a preparation for work unit, which is based on capability and knowledge. The unit teaches the particular skills involved in preparing for and applying nail enhancements. The knowledge and skills gained in this unit includes the preparation for and application, maintenance and removal of UV gel, wraps, liquid and powder nail enhancement systems.

Learners will use a range of products tools and equipment including:

adhesives
tips
powders
primer oils
UV gels
natural nail cleansers and dehydrators
resins
setting agents
fibre glass
silk
polish
polish remover
acrylic liquid
sanitisers
brushes
tip cutters
cuticle tools
files
buffers
dappen dish
consumables
scissors

To carry out this unit, learners will need to maintain effective health, safety and hygiene procedures throughout their work.

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1st of July in the year of proposed entry to course.
Applicants must have a satisfactory level of fluency in English, both written and spoken.
All leaners will also be required to purchase a kit and uniform.

Modules include:

Apply and maintain nail enhancements.
Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon.

The emphasis is on ‘learning by doing’. For this reason, candidates are required to complete a number of tasks and/or tests to show their attainment of practical skills and underpinning knowledge. The summative assessments for the qualification require the candidate to undertake practical tasks, knowledge and understanding task(s) or online assessments.