Level 2 – Nail Services Technician

Qualities of a Nail Service Technician apprentice

Does maintaining and managing a nail bar, assessing customers requirements or making and advising on booking sound good to you? Are you someone who completes services to a high standard and portrays professionalism in all aspects? If so, continue reading as you may be interested in completing a Level 2 apprenticeship as a Nail Services Technician.

They demonstrate a willingness to learn, have an enquiring and curious mind and are enthusiastic to learn more about their chosen career. In addition they exhibit good work ethic applied to learning, drive and commitment to learn and maintain continual professional development. They complete nail services on a one-to-one basis with individual customers/clients within commercial timings.

What to expect on a day to day basis

A Nail Services technician maintains and manages a nail bar or station in accordance with legal requirements and manufacturer’s instructions. The apprentice is expected to assess customers and clients requirements when choosing the most appropriate services and products. The apprentice has the responsibility of making and advising on bookings. As well as practising safe ways of working for themselves and others in accordance with legal, industry and organisational requirements.

The apprentice will be competent in using a range of techniques, products, tools and equipment to provide:

  • Manicure services
  • Pedicure services
  • Advice to customers/ clients on nail products or services
  • Gel polish services for nails
  • Basic nail art services
  • Nail enhancement services

The apprentice must be able to complete services to a high standard, maintaining customer confidentiality and rights. Whilst portraying professionalism that meets legal, industry and organisational requirements and codes of practice for nail services.

Course details:

The course duration is a minimum of 12 months.

Also, apprentices will need to have Level 1 and 2 English and Maths before completing the End- Point Assessment. Upon success completion of the course, the apprentice will be awarded a qualification in the Level 2 Diploma for Beauty Professionals – Nail Service Technician.

Conclusion

As you can see, the Level 2 – Nail Services Technician is an amazing starting point for anyone interested in a career in Nail Services. Once qualified you are able to work in various work environments, which may differ in size, style and ambience, from cruise ships, through to small nail bars or stations, retail environments or luxury high end salons or spas.

For further information, take a look at this post on the nail services technician services occupational brief.

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