Focus Awards
    Level 2
    QN: 601/6463/3
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    Focus Awards Level 2 Award In Nail Art (RQF)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Focus Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 112 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    Focus Awards
    Syllabus Units
    5 Units
    Guided Hours
    112 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Focus Awards Level 2 Award In Nail Art (RQF)

    Display stock to promote sales in a salon

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Explain the role of visual merchandising in increasing nail product sales within a salon setting
    • Demonstrate correct techniques for cleaning and preparing a display area prior to product placement
    • Apply principles of colour coordination and grouping to create an attractive and cohesive product display
    • Maintain a display throughout the trading day by replenishing stock, adjusting arrangements, and ensuring tidiness
    • Dismantle a display systematically, checking product expiration dates and returning items to secure storage
    • Evaluate the effectiveness of a display in attracting customer attention and promoting purchases
    2

    Focus Awards Level 2 Award In Nail Art (RQF)

    Airbrush designs for nails

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Plan and prepare the treatment area, tools, and products for efficient airbrush nail art services.
    • Demonstrate correct assembly, disassembly, and cleaning of airbrush and compressor for nail art.
    • Conduct a comprehensive client consultation to determine nail art design preferences, contraindications, and aftercare advice.
    • Apply health and safety practices, including proper ventilation and personal protective equipment, when using airbrush systems.
    • Create a range of airbrush nail art designs using freehand techniques and stencils.
    • Evaluate finished airbrush nail art for technical accuracy, colour blending, and client satisfaction.
    3

    Focus Awards Level 2 Award In Nail Art (RQF)

    Client care and communication in beauty-related industries

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques during client interactions
    • Adapt communication style to meet the diverse needs of clients, including those with disabilities
    • Perform a thorough client consultation, identifying contraindications and managing client expectations
    • Explain the principles of confidentiality and data protection in client care
    • Provide clear and tailored aftercare instructions following nail art services
    • Handle client complaints professionally in line with salon procedures
    4

    Focus Awards Level 2 Award In Nail Art (RQF)

    Follow health and safety practice in the salon

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to maintain health, safety and security practices, Be able to follow emergency procedures
    5

    Focus Awards Level 2 Award In Nail Art (RQF)

    Provide Nail Art

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for nail art treatment, Be able to provide nail art service

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    601/6463/3
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Focus Awards
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jul 2015