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Free Level 2 Pedicure Course in Hereford

CostFREE
Duration6 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Provide Pedicure Treatments Course in Hereford. Classes run at Herefordshire College on evenings, so you can fit study around your week. No previous experience is necessary. Over 6 weeks, you'll cover the full pedicure treatment process: filing and shaping nails, cuticle work, foot and leg massage, hard skin removal, and luxury treatments including paraffin wax and exfoliation. You'll need to attend every session to complete all elements.

Who this course is for

This qualification covers the theory and practical knowledge required to enable you to carry out a full pedicure treatment on clients and to have confidence in theoretical knowledge of the foot and leg. 100% attendance will be required in order to complete all the elements of the course. You will learn:• How to file and shape the nail• Cuticle work and removal• Foot and leg massage• Hard skin removal• Luxury treatments – paraffin wax, foot mask and boots, and exfoliation• Finishing the nail with nail polish stylesPlease note that the L2 beauty therapy courses are for adults 19+ (learners must have turned 19 by 31st August 2024 to enrol for a 24/25 course).

Entry requirements

No previous experience necessary

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to file and shape nails correctly.
  • You'll carry out cuticle work and removal.
  • You'll perform foot and leg massage techniques.
  • You'll remove hard skin safely and effectively.
  • You'll apply luxury treatments including paraffin wax, foot masks, and exfoliation.
  • You'll finish and present nails to a professional standard.
  • You'll develop theoretical knowledge of the foot and leg.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom theory and hands-on practical sessions. The course requires 100% attendance so you can complete every treatment element. You'll practise techniques on clients as part of your training, building both your practical skills and your theoretical understanding of foot and leg anatomy.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Herefordshire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nail technician: provide pedicure and nail treatments in a salon
  • Beauty therapist assistant: support treatments in a beauty or spa setting
  • Mobile nail technician: offer pedicure services to clients at home
  • Salon receptionist with beauty skills: combine client-facing and treatment work
  • Spa therapist: entry-level foot and nail treatments in a spa

What you could study next

  • VTCT Level 2 Award in Nail Technology: adds gel and acrylic nail skills to your pedicure qualification.
  • VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Beauty Therapy: a broader beauty qualification covering a range of treatments.
  • VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: a deeper qualification for those looking to work across a full range of professional treatments and take on more senior salon roles.
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