Do i need an NVQ???

[Mandie]

Just a quick question if anyone can help me out i would appreciate it ... !

I am a nail technician trained with creative 5 years ago in tenerife doing L&p, Brisa and spa manicure (i now live in the uk).

I haven't done any salon based work for about 18 months now (I took the time out to have a baby) but am looking to going back to doing nails again...

Do i need to have an nvq in nails now in order to work as a nail technician?? I am also aware that the CND foundation course has changed since i did it 5 years ago - does this affect me too?

thanks in advance for any help!

 

[loubylou]

Hi Amanda
You don't need to have an NVQ if you are Creative trained,
the training that you have taken will have been to a higher standard than the NVQ is,
if you want to be 100% sure and maybe even take a skill builders course with Creative to really get back into the swing of things and up to date with all the latest to do with Creative, give them a call on Monday hun,
head office (UK) 0845 210 6060
hth :hug:

 

[RAQUEL]

well the NVQ is a qualification, so you would have already of HAD to train before you are assessed.. whilst i agree the creative training can be of a very high standard, Nvq can be gained from a variety of institutions including work based learning.. Dont dismiss it til youve done it.. the NVQ3 is extremely detailed-didnt do me any harm.. :lol:

 

[wg19]

You don't need an NVQ to work as a nail technician (to answer your original question). You can work as long as you have trained with any company that is recognised by insurers, this of course is most important - to be insured before working on members of public, am sure you know that bit already anyway!!

Good luck with your new start up! It's like riding a bike!!:lol: