What Will Happen At My First Lesson
The first week of your course will include Study Skills. Good Study Skills are vital to ensure you gain the best from your course. The Study Skills session will give you the opportunity to discover the best way that you can learn and fully understand the requirements of the course.

What Qualification/level is this course?
This is a Level 2 NVQ VTCT qualification Please note this is an Intensive Course

Examinations Venue disclaimer
There are exams

Who is the course for?
The VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Nail Technology is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in: how to provide and maintain nail enhancements and manicure treatments. To further enhance your practical skills you will have the opportunity to choose from the following practical units: how to provide nail art and pedicure treatments. You will be required to take a Literacy and numeracy skills test, followed by a formal interview, before being accepted on to the Course. The course is taught and assessed in English - if English is not your first Language, please discuss this at interview with your tutor as Esol will need to be level 2. Literacy and Numeracy skills have to be at Level 2 or above to gain access to this course.

What can I expect to learn?
Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety practices in a salon environment and how to promote client care and communications in beauty related sectors. You will also develop an underpinning knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this qualification. The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills in beauty therapy to a high level of occupational ability, to enable you to perform your own salon services

How will I learn?
Your tutor will use a number of different teaching methods to develop your skills. These will include a wide range of authentic materials, individual study, working in pairs/group activities and will include the use of video/audio. You will also have the opportunity to use online learning technologies to develop your skills.

How will I know how well I am doing?
Feedback from your tutor; Assessment methods will include, summative assessments of practical units working on a wide range of paying clients to demonstrate your competency, on line multiple choice assessments (tests) of individual units including associated A&P and written assignments.

Will I have to do any work at home ?
Yes, expect to commit at least the same amount of time at home in researching, completing assignments and practising treatments as time spent in college.

What will I need to provide?
You will be expected to wear a suitable uniform: black therapist tunic (Charm Tunic by Salon Wear), plain black trousers and fully enclosed low shoes and a name badge. 4 x hand towels in black or a dark plain colour. Purchase stationery items, such an arch lever file, pens, pencils and clipboard A separate kit containing the necessary tools will be provided for practical sessions -following the 4th week of the course. If you choose to leave the course before the end then the kit needs to be returned within 7 days/or a payment made for the kit, otherwise a letter will be issued and the debt pursued. ACL will provide products and consumables for practical sessions and you will need to purchase equivalent for home practice. Please bring a note pad and pen to your first session. A full list of requirements will be provided on your first day. It is recommended that you purchase your uniform, text book and towels after your first session. Access to Office & Word programmes, the internet and a printer are necessary to complete various projects and research during the course. If you are enrolling on the e portfolio programme (details of this course will be given to you at the time of interview) regular computer and internet access is essential.

Are there any other costs?
Approximate costs are: Uniform tunic £20.50 (order form to be supplied) Black Trousers & closed in black shoes Text book £30 Beauty products / tools - dependant on your home practice needs Exams entry is free but resits are charged for at £10 per exam. Parking at the Maldon centre is not available to learners; therefore parking is in the local public pay and display car park. .

What can I do next?
Seek work in a salon or self- employment. Progression to L3 Beauty Therapy programmes'. For ACL courses see www.aclessex.com The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers. To make an appointment please call 0800 100 900 (calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers) or visit their website https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635.