Manicure & Pedicure Course

Course overview

Perfect nails are rare, as our hands are constantly used to perform a vast number of tasks. You will learn 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. You will also learn important skills for promoting and setting up your business.

Case Studies

As part of your course you will be required to submit four case studies which will be assessed by your tutor. These will demonstrate your ability to put your studies into practice.

Syllabus

Unit One – Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction
- Histology
- 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
- The Nervous System
Unit Two – The Structure and Health of the Nail
- The Nail and its Surrounding Structures
- The Composition of Nails
- The Effects of Nutrition on the Nails
- Some Common Nail Disorders
Unit Three – Preparing to Give Treatments
- Introduction
- Cosmetic Chemistry
- Implements and Materials
- Client Care
- Consultation
- Contraindications
- Preparation for Manicure
Unit Four – The Manicure
- The Purpose of the Manicure
- The Treatment Procedure
- Nail Shaping
- Buffing the Nails
- Painting the Nails
- Hot Oil Manicures
Unit Five – Giving a Hand and Arm Massage
- Principles of Massage
- The Three Main Movements
- Benefits of Massage
- Contraindications to Massage
- Massage Mediums
- Hand and Arm Massage
- Professional Ethics
Unit Six – Hygiene/ Paraffin Wax Treatments/ Giving Home Care Advice
- Sterilisation and Disinfection
- Hygiene
- Paraffin Wax Treatment
- Home Care Advice
Unit Seven – The Pedicure
- The Feet
- Foot Problems and Conditions
- Equipment and Materials
- Step-by-Step Guide to Pedicure
Unit Eight – Foot and Leg Massage / Promoting your Business
- Sales Techniques
- Promoting Your Business
- Promoting Products and Services

Practical training

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.

What’s next?

You can complete further studies via one of bespoke Beauty Pathways;

Nail Practitioner Pathway – specialise in offering a range of nail treatments to maintain repair and enhance your clients nails

Beauty and Nails Pathway – offer skin care services and a range of nail treatments

Prerequisites

You do not need to have any additional qualifications before studying this course.

Level

On successful completion of this course you will have received professional training at level 3. This is ideal if you wish to start a practice, or expand a career. Graduates of this course wishing to start their own practice can also obtain professional liability insurance. It has also been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme and graduates will receive the QLS Certificate of Achievement as above. This course has been designed by BSY to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes.

Certification

On successful completion students will receive dual awards: Award 1- The professional BSY Manicure & Pedicure Diploma and will become a Registered BSY Manicure & Pedicure Practitioner.

Award 2- Certificate of achievement at QLS Level 3 from Quality Licence Scheme. Registration through BSY is essential with this course.

How the course works

This course is delivered online or via mixed study*.

Online study

Upon enrolment you receive your first course lessons via our unique online learning platform providing you with the learning resources you need to complete the course including interactive content and videos.

You can study in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. You will be able to progress through your course whenever and wherever you wish – all you need is access to the internet, and a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone.

If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.

At the end of each lesson are a set of questions. Completing these can aid your learning and help you master each step before moving on to the next. Your next lesson will then be provided for you to continue when it suits you. This allows us to continually assess understanding and competence of the subject.

Having progressed through each lesson you can take your final examination at home, and at a date and time that suits you. Then, on successful completion of both your Practical Training and your final examination, you will be awarded your BSY certificate.

Additional study options

Mixed Study

As part of your enrolment onto this course you will receive access to our unique online platform which will provide you with online access to your course materials – making them easy to access on-the-go.

Once logged on, you can also request to have the materials supplied in printed format for you to keep, make notes and use for future reference.

*Mixed study option is available to request from within the online platform, a small one-off fee is payable to cover printing and postage costs.

Support

Your tutor will mark your lessons, giving valuable, constructive feedback - helping you to master each step before moving on to the next. You can contact them for support or advice throughout your studies.

You can also contact the support team who are here to help you Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

We are proud of our friendly, caring ethos and aim to do all we can to help you succeed.

Manicure & Pedicure (Nailcare Foundation)