Course details

On successful completion of the course and exams you will be a qualified manicurist enabling you to become self employed, gain employment in a beauty clinic, spa, hairdressers, or go on to become a nail technician.

Course details:

  • Study of the anatomy of the arms, hands, legs & feet
  • Study of the growth & structure of the nail
  • Study of disorders of the nail and how to recognise them
  • Study of the skin and skin diseases & disorders which may effect the hands & feet and how to recognise them
  • Learn all the materials used within professional manicure/pedicure treatment and how to use them
  • Learn how to apply a professional manicure/pedicure considering the natural nail shape and nail condition
  • Application & removal of commercial scrubs & masks
  • Application of oil & paraffin wax treatments
  • Learn different enamelling techniques
  • Learn about nail technology
  • Cosmetic science – gain knowledge of products & the ingredients in products – how they work
  • Client care & consultation techniques
  • Hygiene & sterilisation
  • Specialised treatments
  • Correct home care and record keeping


You also have the opportunity of adding the other units (skin care & eye treatments, waxing, & make up) to complete the beauty specialist diploma.

Students will also have to enrol for the ITEC Professional Conduct & Business Awareness exam. It is an ITEC requirement that students sit this exam by end of first practical application.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

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