Frequently Asked Questions
1. What should I consider when choosing a Training School?
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Does the school offer education towards National Vocational Qualification
(NVQ) standards.
Will the qualification enable me to get insurance and membership with
industry providers?
Is the product I will use on the course popular and respected within the
nail industry?
Is the price inclusive of all products required for the course?
Will I have to spend course time as a model for fellow students or are
we each provided with a nail trainer?
How much product will I be given?
Can I get ongoing support and further training as required?
2. Do you offer any discount?Back
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There is an additional £25.00 off for two or more people enrolling
on the same course.
3. Why should I go on to do an NVQ?Back
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Qualifications are a mark of your professionalism and provide evidence
that you take your occupation seriously. After you have completed your
course with The Nail Academy you will practice doing nail enhancements,
keep client record cards, and make sure that you have learnt everything
by re-reading your manual.
It will be easy to register for your NVQ as doing all this will have
put you well on the way to gaining it!
Clients and employers may expect you to have an NVQ and some local authorities
will require it.
4. How much is the course deposit and when must the balance
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On either the four or five day courses a deposit of £250.00 is
required to secure your place. The balance is due before or on the first
day of your course.
5. Where can I go to get grants or funding?Back
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Your local job centre will be able to tell you what/if any government
schemes might be available. There are some grants and loans available
to help with payment of our training courses. (For instance the Princes
Trust). Eligibility criteria apply so you will need to discuss your
personal circumstances with the organisation concerned.
6. What happens if I fail my assessment-do I have to pay again?Back
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No- retakes are completely free of charge. Our pass rate is around 98%
7. Can I pay by instalments?Back
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We don’t offer instalments but you can stagger your payments up
until you are ready to join your chosen course.
8. Why are the courses so much shorter than at further education
colleges?Back
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Don’t be deceived! On a five day course you will be learning for
approx 6 hours a day. That’s about 30 hours. Some colleges only
do 3 hours a week for 10 weeks. This is an intensive course, held in
groups no larger than 8 pupils – your tuition is personalised
and thorough.
9. Will I get plenty of practice on the course?Back
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All our students are given their own ‘practice hand’. A
state of the art nail trainer which is fully jointed and has replaceable
nail plates – almost no time will be wasted modelling for each
other so you will have plenty of practice.
You will also have your model to do your first full set of nail enhancements
on a day 3 and full rebalance on day 4 – all in the safety of
the classroom environment.
10. Are the course trainers fully qualified?Back
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Your trainer will be a member of the CIPD, a registered assessor, hold
an NVQ in Nail Services and a Master Nail Technician.
11. What will I get in my starter kit?Back
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You will receive a large professional student kit with enough product
for more than 30 sets of nail enhancements. A high quality nail trainer
with fully articulated fingers and replaceable nail plates is available
to purchase for £125.00 or to hire with a refundable deposit.
12. I live a long way from Camberley / Bagshot - where will
I stay?Back
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We can provide you with an accommodation list or check the link below
http://www.bedandbreakfasts.co.uk/propertysearch.asp?query=GU18
13. How do I get to Camberley?Back
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Camberley is on junction 3 or 4 of the M3 which runs from London south-west
to Southampton. The M3 is junction 12 off the M25. There is a good rail
link to Camberley. Full directions will be sent with your confirmation
of booking.
14. What time does the day start and finish?Back
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You will be expected at 9.45am for a 10am start and finish at 5.00pm
each day
15. What is the dress code for the classroom?Back
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Please dress smart casual. If you already have a therapist’s uniform
and want to wear it, please do. Hair should be held away from the face
and minimum sensible jewellery may be worn.
16. I have special needs. Will I be able to do a course?Back
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Please discuss your needs with us and where possible we will tailor
the class to meet those needs.
17. What if I have to cancel my course?Back
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Deposits and course payments are non refundable. In the event of a valid
reason for cancellation of a course The Nail Academy may, at their discretion
offer to transfer the booking to a later course.
18. Do you have a recommended reading list?Back
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There is an ever changing list of many excellent books available to
add to your course notes for an even deeper understanding of your new
career. They are available through The Association of Nail Technicians
(ANT) or any good book shop. Please ask for details.
19. Can I get insurance after the course?Back
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Yes. Our courses are a minimum of 4 or 5 days - a requirement of most
good insurers. You will have no problem arranging good, inexpensive
insurance. We will give you full details in your starter pack. http://www.professionalbeauty.co.uk
