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High standards

As well as being a very experienced nail professional, Denise is also a qualified assessor and verifier and helps set and maintain NVQ standards for City and Guilds, one of the main governing bodies for the industry. High standards are guaranteed as Denise also promotes and helps set educational and industry standards for Habia, the government backed standards body. She also is a member of the Habia skills team, promoting industry standards to colleges throughout the UK.
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Top Quality Training

Training at the academy is an excellent place to both launch and develop your career as a nail technician. All the trainers are competition winners, judges and college lecturers qualified to the highest level in nail technology. Their skills and knowledge are passed on to students through practical demonstrations and hands-on experience in a friendly and effective way.
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A training style to suit you

Training can be provided both one to one basis and within small classes. Although working to a set criteria to enable qualifications, courses are adapted according to each individuals development needs, experience and pace - this way we ensure their outcomes are met.

Denise brings to teaching her extensive wealth of knowledge and experience, along with her calm flexible approach; she instils confidence and inspires students to achieve their full potential. Denise has continued to advise, support and further training to many ex-students throughout their career.
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Why train to be a nail technician?

The nail industry is the fastest growing sector of beauty treatment. If you are considering a future in the nail industry our training programme offers you the choice of courses that can take you all the way to a NVQ qualification.
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How are NVQs achieved?

NVQ's are achieved through practical assessments and demonstration of theoretical understanding. Candidates will need to gather a variety of evidence to identify their ability to meet practical performance criteria together with written evidence to prove competence in all required areas.
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How do I start and what course do I need?

We will happily discuss your requirements and the options available over the phone - just contact us. But in summary, when a new candidate starts, their trainer/assessor will help to:

• identify what they can do already
• agree on the standard and level they are aiming for
• analyse what they need to learn
• choose and agree on activities which would allow the candidate to meet their target

At this point the candidate may need to take a course if that seems the best way to meet their individual targets or carry out a programme of distance learning that can be taken in bite sized chunks. The system works well for workers who already have skills and want to gain a qualification or just add specialist techniques to their CV, as well as for those people who are starting from the beginning. As the system is so flexible, new ways of learning can be used immediately, rather than waiting for the full course to be completed.
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When are courses available?

A wide range of course are available. Their flexibility allows them to fit around a family or work life so that you can earn while you learn. Some courses involve intensive training to develop student's skills and confidence and are carried out on clients in a salon environment to reflect a working day in a high street salon depending on course being taken.
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What NVQ courses are available?

We offer a range of courses to meet your needs. With regard to NVQ's we offer NVQ Level 2 & 3 training We run NVQ units in level 2 nail and level 3 nail technology courses. Day courses and workshops are available both on a one to one or group basis.

Level 2 NVQ course involves training in one method: acrylic (the most popular) or gel or fibre glass to a commercially viable standard, and also provides the theory knowledge for the other methods. We offer Level 2 NVQ's in:

• Manicure
• Pedicure
• Nail Extension
• Nail Art

Level 3 NVQ course involves training in all three systems to a commercially viable standard plus all relevant underpinning knowledge. We offer Level 3 NVQ's in application and maintenance of:

• Fibreglass Systems
• Acrylic Systems
• Gel Systems
• Nail Art

Our courses run every Monday & Tuesday. An induction to discuss your needs and identify the right course for you is FREE.

Please contact us for more information and to book your course today
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Training paths & fees

The training is provided works on a pay as you go basis to allow you to progress at your own pace. There are two main pathways to follow:

Pathway 1 commences with an application skills workshop, followed by a maintenance workshop. Additional courses are available to enable you to develop further skills with a view to progression towards a National Qualification if desired.

Pathway 2 is a complete training programme which gives you all the training and assessment opportunities you need to gain a NVQ qualification. It too requires all candidates to demonstrate competency in a variety of ranges on clients. These will take the form of case studies with photographic evidence.

Practical and written assessments and assignments are also required to achieve a National qualification.

Pathway 1 fees

• Application skills 1 day workshop - £250.00 Included in this price is professional nail kit for you to use on the day and to take away and keep for further practice.
• Follow up maintenance skills workshop day - £150.00

Pathway 2 fees

The number of hour/days training will vary by individual skill level and experience. Please note there are no additional fees for assessment days as these are included in the price.

• Level 2 Nail Tech unit - £850.00
• Level 3 Nail Tech unit - £1700.00

Completion of Level 2 is required to progression on to a level 3 qualification. Costs include assessment days in all systems.

Each qualification requires practical assessments plus written chosen subject and anatomy/physiology tests. The course prepares you for these tests with theory and practical tuition workshops, written assignments, work books, administration etc.

Other general fees are payable to register for the qualifications. These include:

• Life time registration with awarding body - £16.00
• Level 2 qualification registration - £80.00
• Level 3 qualification registration - £100.00

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Advanced courses

A range of advanced day courses for experienced technicians are available. These include; Glitz and Glam, Competition training and general refresher courses.A range of advanced day courses for experienced technicians are available. These include; Glitz and Glam, Competition training and general refresher courses.
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Nail competition training

Competition training helps raise awareness, fully prepare and develop specific skills and techniques required to work with a timed competition environment. It provides you with an good knowledge of the criteria and standards that judges will be looking for - with real experience and insight from competition winners, judge and competition director Denise. See our Competitions pages for more information on the benefits of entering competitions.
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Cancellation policy

Fees must be paid upon booking to secure the place. Tuition Fees are not refundable if cancelled within 2 weeks of a course commencing. In the event of cancellation within 2 weeks, an alternative date will be offered to candidates subject to availability.

For further information please contact Denise on 07881 900 078 or 01474 707077 or email denise@denisewrightnails.com.
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