Many of our courses are held at our training centre in Macclesfield, Cheshire (England) with the Nail Technician Course usually being held on a Saturday and Sunday. The course times are 10:00am to around 4:30pm on both days.
Our training centre is right next door to the railway station which has direct links to all major cities. If traveling by car there is free secure parking directly outside.
There is excellent accommodation close by at affordable prices. We also visit other venues throughout the UK with the 2-day Nail Technician Course depending upon demand.
For more information on current and future training sessions and locations, please visit the training page.
AStech Nails offers private tuition to groups and clubs if required, either at our training centre or at a location nearer to you.
Please use the enquiry form for more details, alternatively you can phone on 01298 214091
Qualification and Insurance
All our tutors are full members of the Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists.
On completion of the 2 day Manicure and Nail Technician Diploma you will be able to gain insurance and become a member of The International Nail Association. You are completely covered to start your own business.
Click the link below for more details The Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists.
Amanda, your course tutor, is a fully qualified nail technician and a recognized Nouveau Nail instructor. AStech Nails is also an accredited Nouveau Nail Academy. All Amanda’s qualification are up-to-date and she has over 14 years experience teaching and working in the beauty industry.
Amanda has been assessing NVQ courses for many years and holds the A1 and V1 assessor awards which have replaced the previous D32, D33, D34 awards. Amanda has an excellent reputation in teaching adults, with many learners returning to learn other courses. The training is provided in a relaxed and friendly environment and all learners get individual attention. All students complete an end of course evaluation form. Please see our Feedback page.
Amanda has acquired her knowledge and skills over many years attending Colleges and Training Academies. She is qualified as a tutor to a very high standard and is very proud of her teaching qualification, the Certificate in Education.
The classes are deliberately kept small, with at least one tutor to every five learners, this allows the tutors to give everyone individual attention. Learners work in pairs practicing on each other so as to accelerate the learning process.
Amanda is available 7 days a week for any advise and guidance you may require.
Course Content
Many of our learners have little or no previous knowledge of any nail treatments.
We at AStech Nails are mainly concerned with the practical side of the course, so as to ensure all aspects are covered and understood by our learners.
Our learners are taught in small classes or as individuals and we provide all theory and step-by-step instructions in our training manual.
On completion of the course the potential earnings as a Nail technician are:
UV Acrylic Nail extensions per treatment completed in 1 hour, average price between £25 - £35, potential income £23 - £28 per hour.
AStech Nails provide excellent advice and guidance before, during and after your course to help and support you in a successful career.
Learners are advised to read and study their course manual at home, to ensure that all information has been understood.
Our Nail Training Courses are broken down into small chunks so the information given is easy for the students to learn.
What our learners receive;
- Step by step tutorials
- A comprehensive manual
- All equipment and products for use on the course
- Product information
- A recognised Manicure and Nail Technician Diploma.
Modules covered:
- Health and Safety
- Client consultations
- Contra indications
- Natural nail preparation (manicure)
- Tip sizing
- Natural nail tip application and blending
- White tip application and overlay
- Filing and finishing
- Infill and nail after care
- Hints & tips
Nouveau Nail Acrylic Nail System
We teach the latest Nouveau Nail UV Acrylic system which is well known and very popular throughout Europe and the United States. All our products are of the highest, professional quality. The Nouveau Nail UV acrylic system is easy to apply, odourless and self-leveling requiring no drills, just a hand file to complete. Once applied correctly, the UV acrylic will not cause any harm to your client’s natural nails.
We recommend that you practice on friends and family until your application time is down to between 1 - 11/2 hours this is a reasonable time for a qualified nail technician.
Visit the Gallery Page to see samples of the work achieved after completing the AStech Nails, Nail Technician course.
Course Cost
The intensive two-day course, based at our training centre in Macclesfield, costs £235 Special Offer £185.00 for limited time. (For prices at other venues please enquire).
What you will receive:
All materials and products used on the course. A light buffet lunch and refreshments are provided free of charge. Comprehensive course manual. Free Advice and Guidance.Free on going support following completion of the course.
Optional Kit
AStech Nails products are of excellent quality and for professionally use only. We use only tried and tested materials and these are very competively priced. The kits are available to purchase on the day in whole or part. You are under no obligation to purchase our products.
We also sell the products by mail order and provide free post & packaging on all uk orders over £25.00. Please see Products page.
On-going Support
Support following completion of the Manicurist & Nail Technician Diploma course.
As we are a private independently accredited training academy we do not close in the evenings or at weekends like colleges and other training providers, so you are able to contact us at anytime via phone or e-mail to discuss any issues or problems that you may have.
Our learners are provided with guides to setting up their own business, whether it is in a salon or as a mobile nail technician.
Booking Details
How to book a place
If you decide that this is the right course for you and would like to book a place on the Manicure & Nail Technician Course.
You can contact us using our contact form or by phone (01298 214091) or e-mail ( info@astechnails.co.uk ).
Details on course dates can be found on the Training page.You will be required to pay a small deposit that will secure your place on the course.
You can pay either by card or cheque.
The remaining balance can be paid on the day.
Our senior tutor Amanda has spent many years acquiring her skills and knowledge attending colleges and training centres throughout the UK. She has her NVQ assessor awards A1 & V1 (these have replaced the older assessor awards D32, D33 & D34). Amanda is qualified in all the subjects she teaches and is very experienced in teaching in Further Education.
Amanda is able to offer the highest quality professional training and support.
Whether you are just starting on a new career or developing an existing one. You will not be disappointed with the service and training you will receive from us.
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