Glamma
Active Member
Just to add a bit, especially those comparing this course to a longer college course. i've taught both types (not this specific CND course as it is past my time!)
In my opinion, 'nails' (apart from manicure and pedicure) in even 1 system cannot be taught properly in 3 hours a week. This is what most colleges allocate for the subject. I am not a believer in just reading through the theory; it should be taught in the classroom in a way that everyone understands. this takes a bit out of the 3 hours. Then, good teaching practices mean than a little test to make sure the previous weeks knowledge and practice is remembered and understood: more time out of the 3 hours!
This may leave 2 hours to get set up for working on each other. in reality this means each student will be lucky to get 2-3 tips on before swapping. Nevermind the overlay! then there is tie at the end to clear up and soak off (no one want to keep just 2 nails on!) An on and on!
It doesn't work!
This type of course (CND) is definitely the type that actually works! Real theory teaching and understanding; plenty of time to complete the work under supervision; plenty of time to practice in between and go back with queries and problems that can be put right before developing into a 'habit' of bad practice; real maintenance so problems can be identified and put right withthe help of an experienced technician.
Great course! Well done CND and Sweet Squared (and of course all the hard working and knowledgeable Educators)
I don't believe a nail technician is a Nail Technician unless they can do everything (and that includes FEET! :twisted
I don't think this is entirely correct for all nvq courses. I noticed that LCBT offers two days a week for five months 9am - 6pm. Surely this is more practical lessons then the 14 day CND course. I understand that CND offer the best products but I want the most hands on teaching which LCBT seems to provide. I still don't feel 14 days is enough time to learn nails from scratch. Don't you think the course is under selling the skills of a nail tech? Correct me if I'm wrong as I am still new to this!