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Level 1 Award Introduction to Nail Treatments

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The Level 1 Award in Nail Treatments is a nationally recognised qualification designed to give you the essential skills and knowledge to start your career in the beauty industry.

Through hands-on training, you’ll learn basic nail treatments, including nail care, filing, shaping, and polishing techniques, while developing the confidence and techniques expected in a salon.

Alongside practical experience, you’ll build a strong understanding of theory and technical terminology – key foundations for further study and exciting career opportunities in hair and beauty.

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The course will start in January and will take 16 weeks to complete. You will attend college on a Tuesday, 1.00pm – 4.00pm.

The course takes place at St Helens College, Town Centre Campus, St Helens, WA10 1PP.

Topics covered include:

  • Introduction to the hair and beauty sector
  • Presenting a professional image in a salon
  • Providing basic manicure treatment
  • Providing basic pedicure treatment
  • Nail art application

Assessment is through the completion of a portfolio of evidence such as photographs of your work and supporting documentation, demonstrating your competence in both practical skills and underpinning knowledge required for the qualification.

During the course, you tutor will also observe you performing practical treatments and services, in line with industry standards, to help you reflect on your performance and identify areas for improvement.

There are no formal entry requirements to enrol on this programme.

The course fee is £518. You may be eligible for funding depending on your personal circumstances and subject to a fee assessment during the enrolment process. For further details, please visit our financial support pages.

This qualification is the perfect stepping stone to progress onto higher-level courses, helping you to develop more advanced practical skills and industry expertise and work towards achieving long-term career goals within the hair and beauty industry.

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