Qualifications

Following completion of the Foundation Courses, successful students will graduate with an NSI Diploma of Graduation and a National Qualification in Artificial Nail Structures accredited by Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) which is highly recognised and approved by The Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists and BABTAC (British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology) and ABT Associated Beauty Therapies. This will allow students to obtain insurance and enable you to practise as a qualified NSI Technician.

Acrylic Foundation Course

The Course (Course Ref: FDA4)

Course Fee: £445.00 + VAT

The four day course is designed to provide a platform upon which the amateur can develop their skills. The course has been carefully constructed to provide you with the right mix of both practical skills and knowledge which will enable you to progress in your career as a nail professional.

The course is split into four one day sessions over the period of one month enabling you the necessary time to practice your new skills in between your training sessions. The Attraction system of powder and liquid is truly the most advanced system available, the powders are a unique blend available in radiant colour options, which offer effortless workability and deliver exceptional strength and flexibility. Achieve the most vibrant customised pink and white enhancements with NSI's unique blend to tri polymers.

The attraction system delivers exceptional adhesion, strength and flexibility. The workability of our liquid and powders are unsurpassed, allowing nail techs the benefit of a unique flow and spring-back action that makes application even easier! The Attraction liquid is low odour, non-yellowing and designed for easy pick-up.

Each student will receive an Attraction Professional Kit which contains all the necessary products to get you started. Value of kit contents £100 and their NSI Training manual.

Students completing the NSI Course will be fully covered with Associated Beauty Therapist Insurance (twelve months from date of enrolment).

Please note : NSI reserve the right to change and amend the course contents products and kit specifications without prior notice. Actual contents may vary from those shown.

The Requirements

  • A Passport size photograph of yourself
  • Salon wear preferably to be worn.
  • Models will be required an days two, three and four of the course

 

Course Content

  • Nail Anatomy
  • Nail diseases / Nail disorders
  • Health & Safety
  • Basic Manicure techniques
  • Tip & Overlay application
  • Full sculpture technique
  • Powder & Liquid ratio
  • Product application
  • Filing & finishing techniques
  • Maintenance procedure
  • Repairs
  • Enhancement Removal
  • Salon know how / etiquette / business building

 

Training Schedule

Day 1 (No Models required)

  • Theory
  • Health & Safety I Natural Nail Anatomy
  • Nail Diseases & Disorders
  • Basic Manicure Techniques
  • Polishing (Varnishing / French)
  • Removal of artificial nails
  • Demonstration of nail enhancement products
  • Product knowledge.

 

Day 2 (Models required)

  • Natural nail preparation
  • Tip Application (French Manicure and Natural)
  • Acrylic or Gel application (one colour)
  • Filing and finishing techniques (Buffing to a high shine)

 

Day 3 (Models required)

  • Natural nail preparation
  • Clear tip application (for softer French or nail biters
  • Filing and finishing techniques (including Glaze and Go Gel Finnish)
  • In-filling
  • Re-balancing (Maintenance procedure)
  • Enhancement Removal

 

Day 4 (Models required)

  • Natural nail preparation
  • Sculpting techniques
  • Filing and finishing techniques

 

On the last day you will have a written and practical assessment on completion of this you will be issued with your NSI Certificate. Students failing to reach the pass standard will receive complimentary extra training in order to reach the standard required of the NSI Certificate.

If you would like to attend this course, please call The Scottish Beauty School now on 0800 731 4488 or fill out the enquiry form below and one of our team will call to discuss your requirements.  

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