Thumbs up for new nail technology programme

Friday 15 March 2013
Thumbs up for new nail technology programme

UCOL Wairarapa has got the thumbs up to offer one of only a handful of full time nail technician programmes in the country.

The National Certificate in Beauty Services (Nail Technology) has been introduced as a stand-alone qualification. For the past two years it was imbedded in UCOL’s Beauty Services programme but a change of unit standards has given nail augmentation a green light for a fully dedicated course.

There are twenty places available at UCOL Wairarapa.

Masterton nail technician Tracey Clarke will bring her extensive industry experience to the role of Lecturer of the Nail Technology programme at UCOL.

The programme includes manicures, pedicures, acrylic and gel nail application, nail sculpture, 3D nail art, the use of equipment, products and safe operating procedures.

The 27 week programme is taught over four days each week 9.00 -3.00 and students will offer a complete range of nail services to UCOL staff, students and the public during their training.

Associate Head of School of Hospitality and Continuing Education Margot Ferrick says, “There is a heavy emphasis on customer service and hands on experience. When they leave us, our graduates are fully qualified and job ready.”

“We are very excited to be national leaders in this qualification,” says Margot.

UCOL’s Level 3 Nail Technician qualification can lead to the Certificate in Beauty Services Level 4 and the Diploma in Beauty Therapy Level 5.

Enrolments are now open for the programme that starts on 8 April. Visit www.ucol.ac.nz or phone 0800 GO UCOL for more information.

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