Fees
This course is not eligible for fee waiver.
Why take this course?
Manicure treatments are much more than polished nails! This type of beauty therapy is a great means of relaxation, and can help increase your confidence and self-esteem. Learning about these treatments is a great way to enhance your own personal beauty regime. Throughout the course you will develop a good understanding of the techniques and approaches needed to provide effective and healthy hand care.
Please note that this course is for interest only and does not sufficiently qualify learners for professional practice in beauty or complementary therapies.
What you will experience
You will learn the basic anatomy and physiology of the hand nails, as well as basic massage and nail polishing techniques. You will also explore:
- How to file finger nails correctly
- How to push back cuticles neatly and safely, using good sanitary practices
- How to give a soothing hand massage
- How to apply polish carefully and creatively
Key Facts
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Opportunities
Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.
Education at NESCol
On successful completion of this course, you can progress to other short courses in beauty at North East Scotland College such as:
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Applications
North East Scotland College offers hundreds of courses each year, apply for one now.
You can apply for a place on this course by completing an online application form, which you can access using the ‘Apply Online’ button. Once completed, this will be received by our Admissions Team who will then process your application.
Please note that this service will only accept credit card payment for the full course fee.
If you are eligible for Fee Waiver then you must complete this application form and supply the relevant fee waiver documents to one of the campuses listed below. Some courses are not eligible for fee waiver applications. For further information please contact our Student Advice Centre.
Student Advice Centre
North East Scotland College
Aberdeen City Campus
Gallowgate
Aberdeen AB25 1BN
Aberdeen City Campus
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Starts 20 Jan 2020
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Ends 10 Feb 2020
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Duration 4 Weeks
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Code YENUC-E192C
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Fees £69
Inverurie Learning Centre
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Starts 16 Jan 2020
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Ends 06 Feb 2020
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Duration 4 Weeks
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Code YENUC-E192B
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Fees £69
If you would prefer to submit a paper form, please return it to us completed and signed.
Completed forms should be returned to the following freepost address:
The Student Information & Admissions Manager
North East Scotland College
FREEPOST RTJJ-TXBA-AEZS
Aberdeen City Campus
Gallowgate
Aberdeen
Scotland
UK AB25 1BN
Part-time Booking Form
Waiver 1 Form
Employer Booking Form
Please note that timetabling changes can often occur after the Part-time Course Guide is published, and as a result the printed version of the guide may not hold the most up-to-date information.
We therefore advise you that all start dates and times listed on the website are at all times accurate, and should be used as your main point of reference before booking your course.
If you take up a place on a College course, at the start of the course you will be asked to sign an enrolment form. In signing the form and/or taking up a place on a College course, you will enter into a contract with the College and be bound by the North East Scotland College Standard Terms and Conditions of Study. Copies of the Terms and Conditions are available for inspection on notice boards and at various locations throughout the College, at the College Reception, on the College website: nescol.ac.uk, or can be obtained on request from the Student Funding and Admissions Manager, North East Scotland College, Aberdeen City Campus, Gallowgate, Aberdeen AB25 1BN. Please note that courses are offered subject to (a) there being sufficient numbers of enrolments and (b) the availability of resources. The College reserves its right (i) not to run courses where the number of students is considered insufficient or where resources are unavailable and (ii) in certain circumstances, to refuse admission to an individual applicant.
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