Gel nail art and design is the latest trend in the world of nail art and nail enhancements. In principle gel art and design is an achievable procedure. Any design once placed onto an uncured gel colour coating will be able to be dragged using a gel art striper brush into the most intricate of patterns.

Gel polishes and designs will give a bright and lustrous finish to any nail surface. Your client will be able to leave immediately after the service and with gel polishes, there is more waiting for polish to dry! Altogether this makes gel art and design an essential skill for any practicing or aspiring nail technician.

This Professional Gel Art and Design programme is an in-depth step by step course that is designed to teach the student how to carry out gel art and design procedures. Throughout the course detailed examples and diagrams are provided showing the student how to create a range of beautiful gel designs. Some examples include:

So whether you’re a processional nail technician or a novice, you can be sure that our Professional Gel Art and Design course will be the perfect course to teach you how to perform professional gel nail art and design.

Anatomy and Physiology of the Hands

Client Consultation and Communication

Gel Art and Design Procedure 1

Gel Art and Design Procedure 2

Health and Hygiene

Marketing and Starting your Own Salon/Nail Business

Qualification 1: Nail Art and Design (excl. kit) Diploma

Nail Art and Design (excl. kit) Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.

This course is currently only available to be studied via the traditional paper-based method.

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!

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

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: 90 hrs.

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

• All study materials
• Study Guide
• Full Tutor and Admin support
• The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).

What is NCFE

NCFE is the UK's longest established awarding body, recognised as a highly professional and responsive organisation, committed to maintaining excellent customer service and a friendly approach.

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.

Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that a learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. Learners successfully completing NCFE accredited programmes receive an externally accredited and nationally recognised NCFE certificate.

For more information on this award, click here

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