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The distance learning Nail Technician - Professional course is the perfect home study course to ensure that you succeed in this exciting field. Our uniquely flexible Nail Technician - Professional home learning course has no time limits. You can start your home learning course whenever you like and there are no deadlines to meet, so you can adapt your distance education course to meet your needs, all from the comfort of your own home.
Once you have registered on the distance education Nail Technician - Professional course you will be assigned a personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. Your dedicated personal tutor is always on hand to answer any query you may have, no matter how big or small, and you will also have access to a dedicated course advisor who offers guidance and advice.
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Do you want to start your own business as a Nail Technician? What about working in a nail bar, department store or beauty salon? The employment opportunities for qualified nail technicians are on the increase, and the Nail Technician Professional Diploma Course is the perfect course to turn your dreams into reality. As a nail technician your job description will be extensive. You will need to be able to apply and decorate false nails and nail extensions, whilst consulting on the general health and well being of the client's hands and feet. You will need to know the necessary procedures to carry out a manicure or pedicure for the client and you may even want to use basic massage techniques to relax the client's hands and feet. The Nail Technician Professional Diploma Course covers all of these areas in detail. It ensures that you will be fully prepared to either set up your own business as a Nail Technician or be sufficiently qualified to work as a Nail Technician. Included in the Nail Technician Professional Diploma Course is all you need to know about manicure and pedicure, and thus you will not be required to study for a separate manicure and pedicure qualification in order to become qualified through Stonebridge Associated Colleges. FREE when you enrol - Professional Starter Kit (R.R.P £119.95), for more information, click here |
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Please click on the picture below to view a short demonstration course video. We hope that the video will provide you with a some more information and details on the course, however if you have anymore queries please feel free to contact one of our friendly course advisors who will be more than happy to deal with any queries that you may have.
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Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin Anatomy of the Nail Manicure Pedicure The Process of Nail Growth Client Consultation and Communication Tip Types and Tip Customisation The Gel System The Fibre System & Maintenance Nail Enhancement Removal Health and Hygiene Marketing and Starting your own Salon/Nail Business For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here |
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On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications: Qualification 1: Nail Technician - Professional Diploma Nail Technician - Professional Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.  Qualification 2: ASET Level 3 Nail Technician - Professional Award This Course leads to an ASET Level 3 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independantly accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NFQ) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3). The Award has been designed by a learning provider to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements and as such is not listed as a qualification on NQF. While the duration, content or assessment may vary from similar national qualifications, in accrediting the programme at level 3, ASET attests that its learning outcomes are at an equivalent level to a level 3 national qualification. |
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This course is an online course. With online study you have access to your entire course from the start of your studies. You can access your course materials, and submit all of your question papers to your personal tutor, online from anywhere in the World using your unique student account. If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.
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 Studying Online. If you would like to study online we cannot accept payment for course fees in instalments, instead course fees must be paid in full at the point of enrolment. The reason for this is due to the fact that when you study online you have access to all of your course materials from the outset.
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 Studying by Post. If you would like to pay by instalments, we do offer an affordable interest free payment plan scheme which allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months. However, to use this option you will need to study for your course using the traditional paper-based method. For more information on our payment plans please visit our website at www.stonebridge.uk.com The reason why the course fee is less if you choose to study online, is because with online study there are no costs associated with postage and printing etc. and thus we are able to offer the course at a reduced rate. The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than the total cash price of the course. Click Here for Currency Conversions »
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With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor. You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed! |
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There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. |
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This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper. The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 120 hrs. |
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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
Professional Membership
This nail technician course has been accredited for The Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists Membership, insurance and 148 CPD points. For more information on the associated benefits of Guild Membership, please click here. What is ASET ASET is a recognised National Awarding Body. This course is accredited by ASET. ASET are a leading National Awarding Body, recognised in the U.K by the Department for Education and Skills (DfEs), Learning Skills Council (LSC) and the Qualifications & Curriculum Authority (QCA). ASET specialise in providing, quality-assuring and certificating vocational learning programmes. For more information on this award, click here Practical Training OPTIONAL practical training is available on request on completion of the course. Please note: you do not need to complete practical training in order to achieve the Diploma and the ASET Certificate. The goal of our practical training is to provide students with on-the-job practical experience. Practical training in this context provides the opportunity for our students to apply the theory-based knowledge they have experienced during their course to "real-life" working situations and environments. Our professional training is held at the Free Edge Nail Academy and run by Debbie Timberlake (British Beauty Awards Nail Technician of the year Finalist/Winner 1999 - 2004). The training will usually last for two days and will cover: Day One
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Below you will find a list of courses that previous students have taken to complement their course. We hope that this list will give you some idea of the types of progression courses we offer, or alternative course options that may be of interest to you.
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To help you broaden your skills, update your expertise in a particular field or get a competitive edge on that job you're after, we have also included all the resources below absolutely FREE for you to use when you register for your course! Click title below for more details. Study Guide
This section is designed to help you with your study. It will help you to work more efficiently, manage your study time, improve your presentation of work, increase your ability to remember facts and concepts, and get the most out of your chosen course. Improving Learning Skills Course
Studying is more than gathering information and reproducing it in assessment tasks such as essays and examinations. Studying involves knowing how to approach a problem, analysing the problem, identifying what you already know, deciding how to gather more information, and much more. This section will help you gain and improve your skills in studying. Course outline
Studying is an active process. Open learning materials enable adult learners to take responsibility for their own learning. This course has been prepared as an open learning resource for people who wish to undertake a learning programme that involves them preparing for a period of studying. It is designed either to form part of any course of study or may be used as a freestanding guide by students. You can use this course, as an active learner, to identify:
This course will enable you to improve your study skills and it is designed for students, practitioners and other people involved in learning and/or being assessed. Syllabus
Cost to non-Elearnuk students: £125.00 Job Interview Skills
Getting the job you want is not about following rules or giving the 'right' interview answer. It is about presenting yourself in the most authentic way that takes care of you and the interviewers at the same time. So many people throw their chances away: they do not take enough care and interview preparation time so that the whole process is enjoyable, stimulating and informative for both parties. This section aims to show you how. The Effective Learner Course
This section will consider the importance of study skills and how we can identify and enhance our current skill set. We will then take a closer look at different learning styles and how knowledge of our own preferences in this area can make our learning more effective. Finally we will look at some basic time management techniques to enable you to plan and organise your studies and stay motivated. Free Online Videos
Online videos are available for many of our courses to support your studies! Tutor Support
Our friendly tutors are ready to help with any queries you may have. You need never feel stranded or cut off from help! Web Help
Just started using the Internet? Don't be put off! Our Web Help area will give you the ideal introduction to using the Web! Elearnuk Help
A guide to the Elearnuk system, how to use it, how to contact your tutor - the answers to all these questions and more can be found here. Games
A collection of games to sharpen your concentration or just take time out from studying. Library
A collection of reference materials, links to e-journals, and reading lists compiled by our tutors Forum
Looking for a second opinion? The forum is the place for students to share their thoughts and information with each other. News Zone
Regularly updated links to the latest news items! |
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