These qualifications will prepare you for a career as a nail technician that includes UV gel, powder and acrylic systems, silk and fibre applications, enhancements and techniques.
The qualification consists of 4 mandatory units.
The main skills the learner will perform are: 
Care of the nails on the hand including hand massage and application of polish Care of the nails on the feet including foot massage and application of polish.
Applying and maintaining nail enhancements - liquid and powder, gel and wraps.
The learner will also develop knowledge of related health and safety, client care, communication and professional conduct and business awareness which are essential to working and being successful in the beauty and nail industry.
This qualification also provides:
The related knowledge and understanding required to perform the nail treatments as well as understanding the structures that the learner will be working over.
In particular the anatomy and physiology of the skin and nails and common diseases and disorders that my affect when the client should or should not receive treatments.​
Maintenance and care procedures for nails, skin of the hands and feet.​
The application of colour to the nails on both the hands and feet.
French manicure technique, single layer varnishing, multi-layer vanishing.