LED Gel Polish Techniques - VTCT Level 2 Award

What the course is about

Successful completion of this course will enable Learners to gain the necessary practical and theoretical skills in order to provide Gel Nail Polish treatments to the general public and to gain employment in the Nail Industry. This qualification is designed to provide occupational competence at Level 2 and is made up of one mandatory unit:

Application of Light Cured Polish

This includes;

• Preparing client and working area for the application, following health and safety working practices and Industry Code of Practice.
• Performing consultation and client skin and nail analysis.
• Identifying contraindications.
• Selecting products, tools and equipment to suit the client’s treatment needs.
• Following manufacturers’ instructions, providing suitable aftercare and maintenance advice and recording the results of the treatment.

A variety of learning activities will be used on this course, including tutor presentation and demonstration, practical application of skills, individual and group work, discussions, Q&A, internet research, individual research and project work. Where relevant, your learning will enable you to develop skills and knowledge required for work. There may be vocational specialist guest speakers, or employers, invited to share their skills and experience.

Regular home study will be necessary to successfully complete this course. You will be supported to develop good study skills.

Your tutor will also support you to improve your English and maths skills alongside your learning of your vocational subject. This will include assessing your current skills and planning learning activities related to your subject that are designed to develop your skills in these areas. To support this, you will undertake some e-learning modules, where appropriate, as homework.

This is a vocational course leading to a qualification. You will be required to complete all of the necessary coursework/assignments or exams by the given deadlines. For further information on the syllabus for this course please go to www.itecworld.co.uk.