Course Introduction
The Diploma in Professional Nail Technology is a comprehensive course that encompasses all the necessary knowledge and skills needed by a professional nail technician. The teaching syllabus is self-developed base on compilation from years of research of various techniques used by leading nail technicians from USA and Japan, and on the judging criteria of internationally recognized competitions, meticulously tailored and improved to suit the local nail culture as well as international license assessment standards. Students will be learning and completing practical sessions coupled with detailed theory explanations to ensure full understanding of every detail during each practical demonstration sessions. Apart from the detailed step by step practical correction sessions, the course emphasizes heavily on understanding all aspects of the nail from natural nail services to nail extension and various nail arts techniques. This ensures versatility in application of techniques necessary to deal with different situations that could be encountered in the actual salon working environment. Students will also be taught secondary practical skills like spa treatment and waxing to supplement the main nail business. In addition to the hard skill trainings, the course also includes a salon management module to prepare those who may want to set up a nail salon business.
Course Objective
To equip students with in depth understanding of the manicuring services as well as extension services and nail arts both theoretically and practically.
Learning Outcome
Students will achieve in depth understanding of the theoretical knowledge and acquire high level skill in manicure service, acrylic extension and gel extension techniques as well as salon managing knowledge. Besides acquiring professionalism in the core techniques necessary to a nail technician, students will also be equipped with ability to create intricate nail arts to compliment the services. Through added modules other than the main techniques, students will be equipped with the ability to achieve versatility in application of techniques necessary to deal with different situations that could be encountered in the actual salon working environment.
Module:
1. Foundational Theory for Manicuring
2. Professional Manicurist Techniques
3. Nail Extension Theory and Foundations
4. Professional Acrylic Extension Techniques
5. Professional Gel Extension Techniques
6. Professional Salon Nail Arts
7. Supplementary Module
Topics Covered:
Foundational Theory Topics :
1. Nail Anatomy
2. Sanitization & Disinfection
3. Nail Shapes & Styles
4. Nail Systems & Chemistry
5. Nail Structure & Shapes
6. Nail Tip Applications
7. Nail Application Process
Practical Study Topics :
1. Customized Nail Styles & Filing Techniques
2. Manicure Setup & Procedures
3. Various Varnishing Techniques
4. Cuticle Care Techniques
5. French Manicure Service
6. Foot Care & Pedicure Setup
7. Massaging Techniques
8. Setup Procedures
9. Filing Techniques
10. Acrylic & Gel Nail Application Techniques
11. Tip Extension Techniques
12. Clear Tips Overlay Techniques
13. Acrylic & Gel French Extension Techniques
14. Infill & Maintenance & Removal of Acrylic & Gel Nail
15. Acrylic & Gel Sculpture Extension Techniques
16. Embedded Glitter Nail Extension Techniques
17. Fabric Wrap Nails
18. Free Hand Nail Art
19. Emboss Nail Art
20. 3D Nail Art
21. Spa Treatment Techniques
22. Electric Filing System Introductory
23. Salon Business Management
Note:
Medium of Instruction: English
Mode of Teaching: Classroom, Practical
Trainer to Student Ratio: 1:20
