Nail Technician Do you want to start your own business as a Nail Technician? What about working in a nail bar, department store or beauty salon? The employment opportunities for qualified nail technicians are on the increase, & the Nail Technician Professional Diploma Course is the perfect course to turn your dreams into reality. As a nail technician your job description will be extensive. You will need to be able to apply & decorate false nails & nail extensions, whilst consulting on the general health & well being of the client's hands & feet. You will need to know the necessary procedures to carry out a manicure or pedicure for the client & you may even want to use basic massage techniques to relax the client's hands & feet. About Nail Technician Course The Nail Technician Professional Diploma Course covers all of these areas in detail. It ensures that you will be fully prepared to either set up your own business as a Nail Technician or be sufficiently qualified to work as a Nail Technician. Included in the Nail Technician  Professional Diploma Course is all you need to know about manicure & pedicure, & thus you will not be required to study for a separate manicure & pedicure qualification in order to become qualified through Stonebridge Associated Colleges. FREE with this course
- Professional Starter Kit (R.R.P £119.95), for more information, click here This course

Includes:: “hands on” based practical training. The first part of the course is the distance learning theory element which is completed in your own time & done entirely from the comfort of your own home. As you near the end of your theory training we will contact you to arrange booking you onto your practical training. The practical training is run regularly throughout the year. You can decide when you are going to attend & which one of our national network of training centres would be most convenient for you to attend. If you would prefer to study the theory element of the course only (at a reduced rate) click here.


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Nail Technician NVQ Level 2 Course For any student wishing to be a Nail Technician in a salon or spa, or work on cruise ships or abroad, an NVQ Level 2 in Nail Services is the ideal qualification for you. The course covers Manicure & Pedicure on Day 1, Gel or Acrylic on Days 2 & 3 & Nail Art on Day 4. You will choose which system to work with when you attend the course. As a nail technician your job description will be extensive. You will need to be able to apply & decorate false nails & nail extensions, whilst consulting on the general health & well being of the client's hands & feet. You will need to know the necessary procedures to carry out a manicure or pedicure for the client & you may even want to use basic massage techniques to relax the client's hands & feet. The Nail Technician Professional Diploma Course covers all of these areas in detail. It ensures that you will be fully prepared to either set up your own business as a Nail Technician or be sufficiently qualified to work as a Nail Technician. Included in the Nail Technician  Professional Diploma Course is all you need to know about manicure & pedicure, & thus you will not be required to study for a separate manicure & pedicure qualification in order to become qualified through Stonebridge Associated Colleges. FREE with this course
- Professional Starter Kit (R.R.P £119.95), for more information, click here This course

Includes:: “hands on” based practical training. The first part of the course is the distance learning theory element which is completed in your own time & done entirely from the comfort of your own home. As you near the end of your theory training we will contact you to arrange booking you onto your practical training. The practical training is run regularly throughout the year. You can decide when you are going to attend & which one of our national network of training centres would be most convenient for you to attend. If you would prefer to study the theory element of the course only (at a reduced rate) click here.


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Nail Technician Professional – Acrylic Course If you are considering a career as a qualified nail technician, our distance learning Nail Technician – Acrylic course is the ideal course for you. It contains all the elements you require to study from home in order to become a fully qualified nail technician & to secure professional indemnity insurance to practice professionally either from home, as a mobile service, or in a nail bar or salon. The Nail Technician acrylic nail course also

Includes:: information on manicures so that you will not need to do a separate manicure qualification in order to complete this course. What are Acrylic Nails? Acrylic overlays are probably the most popular type of artificial nail used within the industry due to their durability. They are often applied as an extension to the client’s natural nails. Acrylic nails are sometimes referred to as “liquid & powder” as they are applied using a combination of a polymer powder & a monomer liquid. The “liquid & powder” work together to provide a durable, natural looking fingernail for the client. Generally acrylic nails will last between 2 – 3 weeks; after this period maintenance & infill procedures will need to be carried out on the client’s extensions to keep them looking natural & well maintained. Our acrylic nail course will teach you all the techniques you require to be able to carry out these treatments. Plus, as with all our distance learning courses, you can study at home. The Work of the Nail Technician The work of a nail technician can be varied & rewarding. Not only will you apply, repair & remove false nails or extensions, but you will also offer basic treatments such as manicures & pedicures as well as ensuring your client’s nails are free from any skin or nail problems before you begin the treatment. Free With This Course In order for you to be able to practice your skills throughout your training you will receive: Instructional DVD. This course comes with an instructional DVD which will give you a fully step by step demonstration on how to apply a set of Acrylic Nails. If you would like to view a brief sample of the DVD, please click here. Hand Trainer & Kit valued at £99.00
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Includes:: The Nail Trainer hand & desk clamp; & 20 nails. Acrylic Liquid & Powder Kit valued at £66.00
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Includes:: acetone 60ml; acrylic liquid 50ml; liquid plastic dropper; Acrylic Powder Clear 40g; Acrylic Powder Pink 40g; Acrylic Powder White 40g; nail glue 3g; tip blender 15ml; nail primer pen; sterilising spray 60ml; sterilising gel 60ml; Black Beauty 240/240; Nail Fresh 100ml; 50 lint-free pads; 2 dappen dish; Sable brush No. 8 round; 5 manicure sticks; 20 Olympic assorted tips; 20 Active assorted tips; 20 Ultra assorted tips; 20 Big C assorted tips; 20 French White assorted competition tips; 20 Natural assorted competition tips; pink tip cutters; nail scissor; cuticle pusher; Duraboard 100/180; Duraboard 240/240; white block; Quick Shine buffer; & kit bag. What Could I Do After Taking This Professional Acrylic Nail Technician Course? Become a Nail Technician. On successful completion of this home study nail technician course you will be able to secure professional indemnity insurance so that you can either practice professionally as a fully qualified mobile nail technician without having to do any further courses, or alternatively you can seek employment in a beauty salon or nail bar. Nail technicians earn on average over £16, 500*/year. You could also study further so that you are able to paint designs (using an airbrush) & decorate your client’s nails. Obtain a diploma. This course has been developed in line with the national occupational standards & has been developed to cover the basic theory knowledge & to equip you for progression onto the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services should you wish to follow this progression route. (Please note: You are not required to complete the NVQ in order to practice professionally; you may practice professionally on completion of the nail technician home study course alone). * Source: Totaljobs.com, Sept 2012.  







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Nail Technician Professional – Complete Course If you are considering a career as a qualified nail technician, our complete distance learning Nail Technician Professional course is the ideal course for you. It contains all the elements you require to study from home in order to become a fully qualified nail technician & to secure professional indemnity insurance to practice professionally either from home, as a mobile service, or in a nail bar or salon. The Nail Technician Professional course also

Includes:: information on manicures so that you will not need to do a separate manicure qualification in order to complete this nail training course. This nail technician course

Includes:: all of the information from our Nail Technician – Acrylic, & our Nail Technician – Gel courses so that you gain comprehensive knowledge of all systems. You can take our nail technician courses online or using the paper-based method. What are acrylic nails? Acrylic overlays are probably the most popular type of artificial nail used within the industry due to their durability. They are often applied as an extension to the client’s natural nails. What are gel nails? Gel nails are fake nails that can be applied to a client’s fingers to closely resemble the natural nail. They are very similar to acrylic nails however they tend to be more flexible. The Work of the Nail Technician The work of a nail technician can be varied & rewarding. Not only will you apply, repair & remove false nails or extensions, but you will also offer basic treatments such as manicures & pedicures as well as ensuring your client’s nails are free from any skin or nail problems before you begin the treatment. Free With This Course In order for you to be able to practice your skills throughout your training you will receive: Instructional DVD 1. This course comes with an instructional DVD which will give you a fully step by step demonstration on how to apply a set of Acrylic Nails. If you would like to view a brief sample of the DVD, please click here. Instructional DVD 2. This course comes with an instructional DVD which will give you a fully step by step demonstration on how to apply a set of Gel Nails. If you would like to view a brief sample of the DVD, please click here. Hand Trainer & Kit valued at £99.00
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Includes:: The Nail Trainer hand & desk clamp; & 20 nails. UV Gel Kit + 9W Curing Lamp valued at £66.00
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Includes:: UV lamp 9 watt*; UV Gel Clear 30g; UV Gel Pink 30g; UV Gel Hollywood White 5g; Gel Wipe Off solution 100ml; Sterilising Spray & Gel 60ml; 100ml Nail Fresh; Lint Free Pads; Nail Glue; 20 Asstd Tips; Olympic, Active, Ultra, Big C, French & Natural Tip blender 15ml; Duraboard 240/240 & 100/180; UV Gel Brush; Cuticle Pusher; Manicure sticks; White Block; Nail Buffer; Nail Primer; Tip cutters. * Please note the UV lamp has a plug fit for the UK. If you are an international student you may need to purchase an adaptor. Acrylic Liquid & Powder Kit valued at £66.00
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Includes:: acetone 60ml; acrylic liquid 50ml; liquid plastic dropper; Acrylic Powder Clear 40g; Acrylic Powder Pink 40g; Acrylic Powder White 40g; nail glue 3g; tip blender 15ml; nail primer pen; sterilising spray 60ml; sterilising gel 60ml; Black Beauty 240/240; Nail Fresh 100ml; 50 lint-free pads; 2 dappen dish; Sable brush No. 8 round; 5 manicure sticks; 20 Olympic assorted tips; 20 Active assorted tips; 20 Ultra assorted tips; 20 Big C assorted tips; 20 French White assorted competition tips; 20 Natural assorted competition tips; pink tip cutters; nail scissor; cuticle pusher; Duraboard 100/180; Duraboard 240/240; white block; Quick Shine buffer; & kit bag. What Could I Do After Taking This Professional Nail Technician Course? Become a Nail Technician. On successful completion of this home study course you will be able to secure professional indemnity insurance so that you can either practice professionally as a fully qualified mobile nail technician without having to do any further courses, or alternatively you can seek employment in a beauty salon or nail bar. Nail technicians earn on average over £16, 500*/year. You could also study further so that you are able to paint designs (using an airbrush) & decorate your client’s nails. Obtain a diploma. This course has been developed in line with the national occupational standards & has been developed to cover the basic theory knowledge & to equip you for progression onto the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services should you wish to follow this progression route. (Please note: You are not required to complete the NVQ in order to practice professionally; you may practice professionally on completion of the nail technician home study course alone). * Source: Totaljobs.com, Sept 2012.  












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Nail Technician Professional – Gel Course If you are considering a career as a qualified nail technician, our distance learning Nail Technician – Gel course is the ideal course for you. It contains all the elements you require to study from home in order to become a fully qualified nail technician & to secure professional indemnity insurance to practice professionally either from home, as a mobile service, or in a nail bar or salon. The gel nail course also

Includes:: information on manicures so that you will not need to do a separate manicure qualification in order to complete this distance learning nail course. What are gel nails? Gel nails are fake nails that can be applied to a client’s fingers to closely resemble the natural nail. They are very similar to acrylic nails (liquid & powder); however they tend to be more flexible. Gel nails can be worn, painted & decorated in the same way as acrylic nails. Gel nails are usually applied using a UV light. Generally gel nails will last between 3 – 4 weeks; after this period maintenance & infill procedures will need to be carried out on the client’s extensions to keep them looking natural & well maintained. Our nail technician courses from home will teach you all the techniques you require to be able to carry out these treatments. The Work of the Nail Technician The work of a nail technician can be varied & rewarding. Not only will you apply, repair & remove false nails or extensions, but you will also offer basic treatments such as manicures & pedicures as well as ensuring your client’s nails are free from any skin or nail problems before you begin the treatment. Free With This Gel Nail Course In order for you to be able to practice your skills throughout your training you will receive: Instructional DVD. This course comes with an instructional DVD which will give you a fully step by step demonstration on how to apply a set of Gel Nails. If you would like to view a brief sample of the DVD, please click here. Hand Trainer & Kit valued at £99.00
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Includes:: The Nail Trainer hand & desk clamp; & 20 nails. UV Gel Kit + 9W Curing Lamp valued at £66.00
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Includes:: UV lamp 9 watt*; UV Gel Clear 30g; UV Gel Pink 30g; UV Gel Hollywood White 5g; Gel Wipe Off solution 100ml; Sterilising Spray & Gel 60ml; 100ml Nail Fresh; Lint Free Pads; Nail Glue; 20 Asstd Tips; Olympic, Active, Ultra, Big C, French & Natural Tip blender 15ml; Duraboard 240/240 & 100/180; UV Gel Brush; Cuticle Pusher; Manicure sticks; White Block; Nail Buffer; Nail Primer; Tip cutters. * Please note the UV lamp has a plug fit for the UK. If you are an international student you may need to purchase an adaptor. What Could I Do After Taking This Professional Gel Nail Technician Course? Become a Nail Technician. On successful completion of this home study course you will be able to secure professional indemnity insurance so that you can either practice professionally as a fully qualified mobile nail technician without having to do any further courses, or alternatively you can seek employment in a beauty salon or nail bar. Nail technicians earn on average over £16, 500*/year. You could also study further so that you are able to paint designs (using an airbrush) & decorate your client’s nails. Obtain a diploma. This course has been developed in line with the national occupational standards & has been developed to cover the basic theory knowledge & to equip you for progression onto the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services should you wish to follow this progression route. (Please note: You are not required to complete the NVQ in order to practice professionally; you may practice professionally on completion of the nail technician home study course alone). * Source: Totaljobs.com, Sept 2012.  







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Nature & Role of Marketing Analysis The analysis of the market is an important part of any overall evaluation or implementation of a marketing strategy. The techniques employed by analysts can be used to assess the correct marketing mix, changing market structures, support or reject hypotheses that have been proposed & forecasting or estimating market potential, to name but a few. This course looks at the differences within data, the range of data that can be encountered in marketing analysis & some of the main techniques used in the evaluation of such data. A marketing analyst makes use of a wide selection of techniques from the quantitative methods in order to explain the market, forecast elements of the market & support management & corporate decision making. The course will examine techniques from the quantitative methods which find widest use in the analysis of markets, such as hypothesis testing, which can be used to examine data & statistics from samples with a view to supporting or rejecting assumptions about the market population. Regression & correlation will be examined as techniques that can be employed to assess the existence & strength of relationships within a market & also their use as a possible forecasting tool. Finally, an introduction will be made to a range of multivariate techniques, which have found widest use in marketing analysis in the analysis of data from questionnaires. It is quite common to link the multivariate methods to enrich analyses. The section covering these methods will make use of a case study to demonstrate this. Modern approaches to analysis make wide use of questionnaires to obtain primary data & computer software to analyse data. The first section of this course will therefore introduce different types of data & the approaches to coding data for analysis. There exists a wide range of statistical packages to analyse data; probably the most widely used package in the UK is Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), which has been used to facilitate analyses for this course. By the end of this course you should be able to: Section 1 Explain the use & application of variables. Distinguish between the different principal types of variables. Explain & identify four categories of data measurement. Understand the procedures for coding data. Distinguish between the methods of summarising data using location & dispersion measures. Section 2 Calculate a standard Z score. Set up a confidence interval with known parameters. Appreciate what is meant by an hypothesis & understand the difference between a null hypothesis & an alternative hypothesis. Undertake an hypothesis test & appreciate the importance of significance in hypothesis testing. Undertake a chi-square test on two-dimensional data (hypothesis on non- parametric data). Section 3 Understand the nature of bivariate data & straight-line relationships. Measure the strength of linear relationships between variables using coefficients of correlation & determination. Determine a least squares regression equation & line. Estimate & forecast future data values using technique of interpolation & extrapolation. Be familiar with one approach to the analysis of a time series set of data. Section 4 Explain the concept of multivariate analysis in marketing. Describe the application & use of a range of multivariate methods as individual techniques. Describe the application & use of a range of multivariate techniques linked in an analysis. Interpret printouts from a statistical package (SPSS). ...

Nature of Organisations Course In this course, we have set the stage for more detailed investigation of organisations & how they exist in today's business environment. We look at the functioning of organisations & relate these ideas back to the early researchers & theorists. In this course, we help you to explore the nature & purpose of organisations & to understand & identify different organisational structures. We aim also to give you an understanding of the factors that must be considered when an organisational structure is designed. Key choices & issues concerning organisational structure design include: how jobs & departments should be differentiated & grouped how organisational activities should be co-ordinated & controlled. By the end of the course, you should be able to: define an organisation. distinguish between the formal & informal elements of organisational life. identify the importance of organisation structures & what they do. identify the key processes that take place in the structuring of an organisation. analyse & evaluate in practical examples. explain the nature of organisational missions & goals. evaluate the relevance of particular organisational goals & missions & their importance for organisational effectiveness. identify the use & value of organisation theory. evaluate the influence of size, technology & environment on an organisation's structure. ...

Nature of Work Course In this course, you are introduced in detail to the concept of work, with our main focus upon paid work within the employment relationship. In Section 1, we look at the meaning of work, both historically, when we revisit the ideas of Weber & Marx, & within contemporary British society. We then go on to look at how jobs & occupations are categorised, the characteristics of the labour market & the role of women workers within it. In Section 2, we deal with how jobs & occupations are arranged & structured within British society, both vertically, or hierarchically, & horizontally. We also look at how people can progress in their jobs & careers, & why some people move downwards. We also examine the labour market & its characteristics, particularly in relation to part-time workers & women workers. In Section 3, we examine the meanings given to work by workers themselves, & the concept of "work orientations" is introduced. This is followed, in Section 4, by an analysis of the emerging "information economy" & the impact of new technologies upon work & organisations. Finally, we deal with trends & prospects concerning unemployment, the service sector of the economy, working time & work outside employment. By the end of the course, you will be able to: define work & differentiate between intrinsic & extrinsic rewards. indicate how the meaning of work & human attitudes towards it are affected by cultural & social factors & give some historical examples. explain how Weber's protestant work ethic & Marx's concept of alienation are relevant to modern attitudes to work & have meaning for the individual. describe in basic terms some models used to describe the structure of work & list the groups or categories identified in the hierarchical occupational model. explain through examples the concept of occupational mobility & some of the factors that may affect this. examine two significant features of the labour market, the dual labour market & the sexual division of labour, & discuss the reasons put forward to explain them. list some broad occupational groups into which work has been dividedand give examples of how the market power & status of occupational groups may change as society changes. define the concept of "work orientation" & critically discuss some important studies of it. illustrate how work orientation is a dynamic rather than a static quality & identify some of the influences inside & outside work that may determine how people give meaning to their work. describe some current changes in UK work & job patterns & in the economy, & identify social & economic factors influencing their development. describe a range of developments in information technology & explain their importance in relation to global competitive & economic developments. discuss the impact of new technologies on work, particularly in relation to flexibility, work design, & organisational structure & employment patterns. identify some of the changing patterns of work, employment & unemployment & discuss in an informed way possible future trends. ...

Naturopathy Course The principles of naturopathy state that the body has the ability to heal itself by its vital force; disease is the resistance by this force to abnormal conditions in the body, disturbing the normal functioning of its organs & tissues &, naturopathy is a holistic treatment which approaches the client as a whole & not merely the symptoms of the complaint. This course offers the student a comprehensive introduction to the subjects presented in the syllabus. The course is designed for continuous assessment & tutor feedback will help to keep you motivated throughout the course. ...