Product course v college course

[annes]

Considering doing training as a nail tech. Need some advise as to whether to do a college course, such as a 4 day intensive course at The Carlton Institute and then do a product course. Or should I just go straight to a product course. Tossing up between OPI and Creative. As I'm asthmatic and I know Creative L& P is quite strong. Anyone got any ideas?

 

[geeg]

Considering doing training as a nail tech. Need some advise as to whether to do a college course, such as a 4 day intensive course at The Carlton Institute and then do a product course. Or should I just go straight to a product course. Tossing up between OPI and Creative. As I'm asthmatic and I know Creative L& P is quite strong. Anyone got any ideas?

Actually you are quite incorrect.

Creative monomer was one of the first low odor monomers to be introduced!!

Odor CAN BE MINIMIZED if you use it correctly and does not need to be a problem. Most who have a problem with odor have not been taught how to keep it to a minimum ... Do a search on odour here on the site and you will see.

I would choose a company course over a college course any day ... as long as it was a company with a top notch reputation.

 

[Sassy Hassy]

All the information you need to know is here http://www.thenailgeek.com/articles/27430-answer-most-faq-training-should-i-choose.html

With regards to your asthma, it will be the dust that would be your main problem.

 

[jenny mosley]

Hello
What is it with me i love the smell of acrylic nails..or is it just me:irked: ?
Jenny

 

[beaute]

Actually you are quite incorrect.

Creative monomer was one of the first low odor monomers to be introduced!!

Odor CAN BE MINIMIZED if you use it correctly and does not need to be a problem. Most who have a problem with odor have not been taught how to keep it to a minimum ... Do a search on odour here on the site and you will see.

I would choose a company course over a college course any day ... as long as it was a company with a top notch reputation.

I have to disagree with Geeg on this one. I was doing the Creative L&P foundation course and I have asthma, and I was unable to continue with the course as the odour off the acrylic liquid (monomer) affected my asthma really badly.

 

[Danger Mouse]

I did a college course and found no fault with it, I have also learned things along the way and done other courses with other companies.

 

[Mrs Gadget]

I did vtct in manicure and advanced nail techniques, manicure course was good, nail enhancements not so good - in my opinion.

Anyway got certificate then did Creative Pre-Masters 5 months after college, went into salon straight after and have done numerous courses with creative including liquid and powder masters and nvq3.

Have been a full-time freelance nail technician for nearly four years and would never go back to my old job as a legal secretary, i absolutely love my job.

Personally did college course because i wanted to get knowledge of anatomy, nail structure, h&s, contra-indications etc and thought it was the best place to start.

Jue xxx

 

[naturalnails]

I would say 100% without a shadow of a doubt that you should do a good quality product course.

You just need to read some of the posts on here about people who have done college courses and what they are asking about - very basis stuff is not being taught on the majority of college run courses and misinformation is being given.

 

[Pirate Sarah]

I would definatly do the product course. I went to college to do a VTCT. It was ok, but they missed out a hell of a lot!!!

Also I am asthmatic and creative monomer doesn't bother me at all. Its the dust that gets to me but I simply solve it by wearing a mask and have cut down on how much dust i make.

HTH xx

 

[The Geek]

The problem with Asthma sufferers is not vapour in so much as it is dust. This is pretty well documented and easy to understand.

Therefore it is inaccurate to say that any system (let alone brand) is more likely than another to trigger an asthma attack.

If you have a respiratory condition, you are smart to limit inhalation of any dust and solvent vapour (remember even with odourless systems, there is A LOT of use of solvents... in fact... more than using a monomer!). I would also encourage you to consult with a specialist about your decision to go into a field where you are going to be generating dust all day.

HTH's

 

[mobile nail tec]

i did a nail enhancement course at the carlton in windsor last year.
the course itself is very basic, and the products are ok.
the plus side off this sort of course is you get to sample all of the systems add the downside is that you will probably need extra education afterwards.
you have to pay extra for the nvq's.

i have learnt more on this website from other people/tutorials.

saving up now to go on a creative course which i wish i had done in the first place.

 

[beaute]

i did a nail enhancement course at the carlton in windsor last year.
the course itself is very basic, and the products are ok.
the plus side off this sort of course is you get to sample all of the systems add the downside is that you will probably need extra education afterwards.
you have to pay extra for the nvq's.

i have learnt more on this website from other people/tutorials.

saving up now to go on a creative course which i wish i had done in the first place.

Good luck with your future. Creative is an excellent company and you have made the right decision.

If I knew what I know now I wouldn't have wasted 8 months at college.

 

[River]

I agree with the statements on here.

Don't waste your time and money to do a College nail enhancement course. Go with a reputable company such as Creative and know you are getting top notch training and products.


River

 

[*Gemma*]

Hello
What is it with me i love the smell of acrylic nails..or is it just me:irked: ?
Jenny

No it's not.....I love it too!!!!

 

[pazzy]

There is no comparison...you go with a company and you will get the best advice and grounding. With college the info s very diluted and everything is just a taster really...I taught at college for an agonising 2 months and just didnt like the quality of the teaching, I tried to do as much one on one with the students but it was the assesments they needed to get through. I gave up in the end.

 

[pinkshell_nails]

Judging by a lot of the comments made on this thread regarding how nail enhacments are taught at college, a lot of people have obviously had bad experiences. I have to add my tuppence worth, and say that it is because of these types of comments that i have taken the route i have, to teach at my local college. I want to teach the students on my course to the absolute best of my ability, and i am so passionate about artificial nails, that i hope it rubs off on these students, and they get as much enjoyment out of it as i do.

My initial vtct college course was rubbish, i have to say. I learnt in Cosham, and i felt that we were not taught a heck of a lot, and were basically left to fend for ourselves, and fumble our way through. Therefore after qualifying, i found myself taking up lots and lots of training with other, more advanced companies. Again, this leads me to say, that this is one of the reasons i am sitting here, doing what i do today. Please do not tar all college taught courses with the same brush, as i can honestly say they are not. I am working my little butt off to ensure my students get the teaching they deserve, so that they leave college, and enter the industry with great product knowledge, and practical skills.

Michelle

 

[carriechatwin]

i agree i am now saving to do creative courses as i did an nvq level 2 last year which covered manicure,pedicure and nail enhancements.but the only sytem they taught was silk wrap system,so in some respects you come out of college with knowledge of anatomy and physiology,but not really knowlegable on enhancements because there is more than just silk wraps!the course cost 300 and i wish i had saved the money and done a course with a repitable company.xxx

 

[mum]

Considering doing training as a nail tech. Need some advise as to whether to do a college course, such as a 4 day intensive course at The Carlton Institute and then do a product course. Or should I just go straight to a product course. Tossing up between OPI and Creative. As I'm asthmatic and I know Creative L& P is quite strong. Anyone got any ideas?

It depends what you call a 'college course'! To me, a college course is an FE college, of which there are 100's in the UK (further education, that accesses Government funding. Probably used to be the local 'poly')

The Carlton Institute is as much of a private training provider as the product companies. Many private training providers also access Government funding for NVQ's and equilavent.

In learning 'nails' you cannot use fresh air. It is true to say that the level o f dust is the single most hazardous issue with artificial nails. The level of training will have the greatest effect on this.

Bare in mind that the quality of the course is purely relient on the skills of the trainer.

If asthma if your main concern, you would be best advised to find out what irritates it the most. A brand using MMA as the monomer is unlikely to help your situation and are not recommended by the professional industry.

Descriptions of brands being 'stronger' are not as relevant as good education and working practices.

My advice would be to find out what irritates your condition. The chances are that something in the service will. If you decide you still want to be a technician then you need to train with a provider that understands your issues but, automatically, trains to minimise any situation that proves to be a problem and advises you how to deal with your asthma while following your chosen career