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Assessment Guidance

The Habia assessment strategy for nail services can be downloaded below.

Habia Assessment Strategy for Nail Services

For full details of the QCF units available from VTCT, including accreditation numbers, VTCT product numbers, guided learning hours and credits can be downloaded below

Unit Information for VTCT QCF NVQ qualifications in Beauty Therapy, Nails and Spa Therapy

Unit Information for VTCT QCF VRQ qualifications in Beauty Therapy, Nails and Spa Therapy

Full downloadable copies of VTCT Record of Assessment books for the qualifications will be added to the qualfication details as they come available.

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Level 2 Certificate in Nail Treatments (QCF) - 2011

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The VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Nail Treatments (QCF) is a specialist vocationally related qualification. This qualification will develop the basic knowledge, skills and competencies that learners need to work as a manicurist or pedicurist in a beauty salon and is the minimum standard required to work effectively. This qualification enables candidates to provide treatments for relaxation and improving the condition and appearance of the skin and nails on the hands and feet. The qualification is most suited to learners who wish to embark on a career as a nail technician. Download the Record of Assessments Book
Qualification Ref No:	500/8915/8
Accreditation End Date:	31/01/2015
Certification End Date:	31/01/2017
Progression:	The VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Nail Treatments (QCF) provides suitable progression opportunities to further Level 3 studies. These include VTCT Level 3 NVQ Certificates and Diplomas, and VTCT Level 3 VRQ Certificates and Diplomas.
Potential Job Occupations:	Nail Technician
Guided Learning Hours:	183
Credits:	20
VTCT Product Number:	AB20114

Structure Summary:
The Level 2 Certificate in Nail Treatments (QCF) is made up of 4 mandatory units, totalling 15 credits, and a selection of optional units. The minimum number of credits for the optional units selected is 5. The total credit value for this qualifications is 20.

Qualification Structure:
M - Mandatory Units
Credit Value required: Minimum 15, Maximum 15.
Sub-components required: Minimum 4, Maximum 4.

R/600/8763 - Follow health and safety practice in the salon

A/601/4458 - Client care and communication in beauty-related industries

T/601/4569 - Provide manicure treatments

R/601/4448 - Provide pedicure treatments

O - Optional Units
Credit Value required: Minimum 5.
Sub-components required: Minimum 1.

J/600/8761 - Display stock to promote sales in a salon

M/601/3937 - Provide and maintain nail enhancement

H/600/6323 - Working with others in the hair and beauty sector

L/601/4450 - Provide Nail Art