Level 2 Award in Manicure Services
The Level 2 Award in Manicure Services offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in hand and nail assessment, preparation, nail shaping, cuticle care, massage, polish application, specialist manicure treatments, hygiene and client aftercare.
About this qualification
The Level 2 Award in Manicure Services offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in hand and nail assessment, preparation, nail shaping, cuticle care, massage, polish application, specialist manicure treatments, hygiene and client aftercare.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Manicure Fundamentals
- Professional Conduct
- Client Consultation
- Nail Analysis
- Treatment Suitability
- Hand and Nail Preparation
- Cleansing
- Exfoliation
- Soaking
- Nail Shaping
- Cuticle Care
- Polish Application
- Hand Massage
- Conditioning Treatments
- Luxury Finishes
- Spa Manicure
- Paraffin-Wax Awareness
- Nail-Strengthening Methods
- Manicure Hygiene
- PPE
- Retail Product Knowledge
- Client Aftercare
- Portfolio Development
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Beauty-Therapy Learners
- Junior Nail Technicians
- Salon and Spa Personnel
- Individuals developing manicure competence
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop professional manicure competence.
- Strengthen nail-assessment skills.
- Improve massage and conditioning techniques.
- Develop specialist manicure awareness.
- Improve hygiene and aftercare.
- Build practical manicure portfolio evidence.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Practical assessments, written examination and portfolio review.
- Format: Skills demonstrations, multiple-choice questions, client case studies and oral defence.
- Total Questions: 50 theory questions plus multiple practical tasks and portfolio submission.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 4–6 weeks (80–100 hours total).
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