nvq's

[sugarsalon]

another training question - sorry! i have now found somewhere close by that funds nvq level 2 and 3 nails courses so am thinking this would be a good route. they also have a working salon there so would be good for confidence. not sure what products they use yet but just wondering if once i have completed this, if i dont like the products, i will be able to go on a conversion course for the products i want to use, or do i have to do all their basic training as well. also, what do you all think about nvqs? are they worth doing? thanks

 

[geeg]

another training question - sorry! i have now found somewhere close by that funds nvq level 2 and 3 nails courses so am thinking this would be a good route. they also have a working salon there so would be good for confidence. not sure what products they use yet but just wondering if once i have completed this, if i dont like the products, i will be able to go on a conversion course for the products i want to use, or do i have to do all their basic training as well. also, what do you all think about nvqs? are they worth doing? thanks

I can speak for CND which of course recognises NVQ for conversion (I mean they have to don't they as it is supposed to be a government backed qulaification even if it is only to a minimum standard).

Personally if I was for instance going to choose CND products then I would do CND training which is much more advanced than NVQ but that is your choice.

You'll just have to play 'catch up' later if you go the college route.

 

[Urban Geek]

My NVQ training was good which is unusual. However, I would say that my CND training was the best.

Being a CND technician has opened many doors for me whereas being NVQ qualified has virtually been a waste of time.

So call Sweet Squred and get on a CND training course.

Good luck!

 

[mum]

It's such a shame that this is the perception of NVQ's. Training is only as good as the person teaching it (in anything) and, unfortunately, there don't seem to be that many excellent trainers in the NVQ FE system.

There are some areas where an NVQ is a requirement for LA licensing so bare that in mind.

If your college has a working salon that is a very good sign as it means you will get experience of a wide range of clients that are actually paying (and even paying a small amount encourages higher expectations)

If you can get funding for your course then why not do it? Just be aware that you will probably need to take a conversion course to learn a higher level of skills and product knowledge.

Short courses from (a reputable) company are usually very good but don't give you the wide ranging client experience that is essential. It will be up to you find people to practice on. That can often be the hardest aspect of training.

 

[lelaah]

i was in a similar situation as you, i had recently enrolled at college to do a NVQ funded. but I have now changed my mind and doing a branded training course, I know its going to be costing me alot more, but from what I have found out on this forum is that its better in the long run... and I need to do about 30 sets of nails to regain the cost of training so not to bad.