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Manicure and Pedicure

Manicure & Pedicure

Practitioner level 3

By successfully completing this course, you could:

Gain skills and knowledge to practice as a Manicure and Pedicure Specialist
Be awarded the BSY Diploma
Be entitled to use the letters BSY (B. mp.) after your name
Receive the Level 3 NCFE externally validated National Award*
Be eligible for full membership of The Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists

You can study this course from the comfort of your own home; in your own time and at your own pace; with helpful support and encouragement from our friendly tutors. There is also an essential 1 day of practical training for this course .

Perfect nails are rare, as our hands are constantly used to perform a vast number of tasks. You are shown all aspects of nail, hand and foot care, the correct way to care for the nails and the products required to perform a manicure and pedicure.

Syllabus

Lesson One
- Introduction
- Cosmetic Chemistry
- Implements and Materials
- Client Care
- Client Consultation
  - Consultation Cards
- Contraindications
- Preparation for Manicure
  - Equipment and Materials Required
  - The Table – Set up and Hygiene
Lesson Two
- The Purpose of a Manicure
- The Manicure Procedure
  - The Treatment
  - Nail Shape and Length
  - Painting the Nails
- Hot Oil Manicures
  - Alternative Methods
Lesson Three
- The Nail and Surrounding Structures
  - Composition of Nails
  - Compounds Required for Healthy Nail Condition
- Nail Disorders
Lesson Four
- Massage
  - Principles of Massage
  - The Three Main Movements
  - Benefits of Massage
  - Contraindications to Massage
  - Massage Mediums
  - Hand and Arm Massage
- Professional Ethics
Lesson Five
- Sterilization
  - Methods
  - Advantages and Disadvantages
  - Disinfection
- Hygiene
  - Salon
  - Personal
- Paraffin Wax Treatment
  - Contraindications
- Homecare Advice
Lesson Six
- The Feet
  - Foot Problems and Conditions
  - Equipment and Materials
  - Step-by-Step Guide to Pedicure
Lesson Seven
- Foot and Leg Massage
- Sales Techniques
  - Promoting Products and Services
Lesson Eight
- Anatomy, Physiology and Histology
  - Histology – the Cell
  - The Blood Supply
  - The Skeletal System
  - The Bones of the Hand
  - The Bones of the Foot
  - The Muscular System
  - The Muscles of the Hand
  - Muscles of the Forearm

1 day of Practical Training is essential for this course. Practical workshops can be held in various locations around the UK and are available for an additional fee of £75 per day. Your practical training is a valuable opportunity to learn directly from an experienced practical training tutor with specialist skills.

Enrol on this course from £70 £50

There are two ways you can enrol on this course. You can:

Pay with a deposit of £70 £50, followed by 11 monthly instalments of £25
OR
Pay the total course fee in one sum of £345 £325 and also receive a special complimentary gift

To enrol by phone, please call our friendly course advisors on Freephone 0800 731 9271.

* Registering for an NCFE Award is optional for an additional fee. Details on request.