Course details

If you are interested in Nail Courses, Portobello Institute recommends that you begin with this one - the ITEC Certification in Manicure & Pedicure.

Once you have gained this qualification, you are eligible to study for further Nail Courses such as Nail Art and Nail Technician (Gel & Acrylic Nails).

The Manicure & Pedicure course gives you the knowledge that you need for Nail Therapies and the certification to take this skill to a higher level.

Qualifications Gained

  • ITEC Certificate in Manicure & Pedicure

Entry Requirements

  • Entry to this course is by direct application to the college. There are no previous academic requirements.

Course Content Modules

  • Shaping, cuticle removal and the application of nail enamel
  • Recognition of nail diseases and disorders
  • Structure of the nail and skin
  • Use of specialised nail treatments such as hot oil, paraffin wax, hand masks, thermal mittens and boots
  • How to sanitize client's hands
  • Understand products and tools such as emery boards, cuticle cream, hoof stick, pedicure rasp, buffing paste, etc
  • How to file nails correctly according to shape
  • Use of base coat, buffing, enamel and top coat
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Portobello Institute

Portobello Institute, Ireland's leading private training college prides itself on offering intensive post leaving certificate training to students of all ages. Established in 1981, the Institute has successfully established itself within the market place as an exceptional college choice with notable success rates.

The college offers a number of full time, part time and distant learning cTheirses covering Montessori & Special Needs, Creative Studies, Beauty Therapy, Sports Therapy & Health related studies, and Business, Travel & TTheirism, all of which encompass the necessary educational and life skills necessary to succeed in yTheir chosen career.

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