Northern College of Beauty and Holistic Therapies (Feb

Northern College of Beauty and Holistic Therapies (Feb.04)

Beauty courses

Facial Massage & Skin-care (Facials) 2-day course Cosmetic make-up 1-day course Eyelash and Eyebrow treatments 1-day course Waxing for hair removal 1-day course Manicure inc. hand/arm massage 1-day course Pedicure inc. foot/leg massage 1-day course

Special offer Book and pay for all the above (6 units) and pay only £699.99 plus VAT

Special hand/foot treatments Inc. paraffin wax 1-day course Airbrushing tanning course 1-day course Eyelash Perming 1-day course Body Massage 2-day course

Holistic courses

Indian Head Massage 2-day course Reflexology 4-day course Aromatherapy massage 2-day course (For the aromatherapy course a pre-requisite of body massage is required) Combined body massage & Aromatherapy 4-day course

Anatomy and physiology Correspondence course

Nail extension & nail art courses (Acrylic - Gel - Sculptured)

2-day nail extension course 3-day nail extension course 4-day nail extension courses 5-day nail extension course 6-day nail extension course 1-day sculptured nails 1-day nail art course 1-day electric nail file course 1-day trouble shooting or refresher course 8-day IHBC nail technicians diploma or NVQ (unit) nail extension course

Models for all treatments listed above are required in our Liverpool head office. Please ring: 0151 260 0293 Website: WWW.beauty- courses.co.uk

Beauty & holistic course times: 9.45AM to 4.30PM Nail extension course times: 9.30AM to 4.30PM (15 minutes to collect kit, if applicable)

If a nail extension kit is required, please arrive 15 minutes early so you are able to visit the Aston and Fincher beauty wholesale department located in the same building. Nail extension students should bring a model for the course as this is recommended to gain the most experience on the day, especially for gel nails although the nail trainer hand is available if you are having any difficulty. Northern College of Beauty and Holistic Therapies (Feb.04)

Course fees for NCB certificates

Fee VAT Total to pay

1-day beauty courses £120.00 £ 21.00 £141.00 2-day beauty courses £199.50 £ 34.91 £234.41 6 NCB beauty units £699,99 £122.47 £822.46

2-day holistic courses £199.50 £ 34.91 £234.41 4-day holistic courses £349.50 £ 61.15 £410.65

Anatomy & physiology (correspondence) £150.00 £ 26.25 £176.25

1-day nail art course £ 99.00 £17.32 £116.32 2-day nail extension course £130.00 £22.75 £152.75 3-day nail extension course £195.00 £34.67 £229.67 4-day nail extension course £245.00 £42.87 £287.87 5-day nail extension course £300.00 £52.50 £352.50 6-day nail extension course £360.00 £63.00 £423.00 8-day nail technicians diploma £499.00 £87.33 £586.33

If you would prefer a VTCT (IHBC & IIHHT) International qualification for the above courses please also add on:

Costs for registration, tutorials (if required) assessments, administration and certification

 Individual IHBC beauty units £ 89.00 Inclusive of VAT  NVQ level 2 or IHBC beauty diploma £459.00 Inclusive of VAT  Holistic courses (each subject) £159.00 Inclusive of VAT  Anatomy and physiology £ 50.00 Inclusive of VAT  8-day nail technicians diploma £110.00 Inclusive of VAT  VTCT nail art certificate £ 89.00 Inclusive of VAT

 For an IHBC/IIHHT qualification please also add-on a one-off payment of £12.00 for a lifetime registration with VTCT. (No payment for NCB certificates.) OR  If previously registered with VTCT, this payment is not required. Please include your VTCT student number on your application form.

Insurance Available for all in-house NCB certificates and VTCT diplomas

Please contact head office for dates and course locations. Tel: 0151 260 6767 For details of monthly course information, up-dates or special offer please give head office your email address to include onto our database. (Only available by email) Beauty Therapy, nail technicians and holistic Courses

All course also cover the following subjects along with the list below: Anatomy and physiology of related areas Client consultation and record cards Disorders Diseases Skin conditions Treatable conditions Written permission from Doctors Allergies Contraindications Contra actions Cleansing and exfoliation of area Hygiene and sterilisation Products, equipment and use of tools Treatments booking and timing Full treatment demonstrations Hands-on practical on clients After-care and client advise Preparation of the client & working area Introduction to trade wholesaler Setting-up and industry advice if required Insurance and awarding bodies Workbooks and handouts When reading the following course criteria also consider the above subjects that will be included

Beauty

 Manicure certificate course Ref.: NCB/M

Nail shapes Nail growth Skin and nail conditions/disorders Nail structure Massage of the hand and arm Massage mediums Preparation of the hand and nail Full manicure treatment Filing, nail buffing, cuticle work Application of nail polish/varnish French manicure products Exfoliation

 Pedicure certificate course Ref.: NCB/P

Nail growth Skin and nail conditions/disorders Nail structure Massage mediums

Massage of the foot and lower leg Preparation of the foot and nail Full pedicure treatment Exfoliation Filing, cuticle work ETC. Application of nail polish/varnish

 Waxing certificate course Ref.: NCB/W

Skin conditions/disorders and allergies. Cleansing of area Skin, hair structure and hair growth Application and removal Areas covered legs, bikini line, under arm, facial hair Temperature and testing Disorders or conditions relative to waxing treatment Different wax related products

 Make-up certificate course Ref.: NCB/MU Facial examination Day and evening make up Choice of type of make-up for different occasions Choice of colours Corrective work Skin types Skin structure Face shapes Make up under different lighting Skin tone and colour Cleansing, toning and moisturising Preparation of the skin Full make up treatment

 Eye treatments certificate course Ref.: NCB/E

Eyebrow shapes and correct positioning Skin, eye conditions and disorders, Cleansing of the area Skin (patch) testing for allergies Positive and negative patch test results Eyelash tinting Eyelash extensions (individual) Eyebrow shaping Eyebrow tinting Preparation and application Choosing a colour Difference in application times When tint should be given if client has other treatments on same day

 Facial certificate course Ref.: NCB/F

Facial examination Skin types and structure Face masks Preparation and mixing of facemasks Exfoliation Cleansing, toning and moisturising Massage mediums Full facial treatment Face, neck and shoulder massage Steaming and use of equipment Different types of treatment for skin types/condition

 Eyelash perming certificate course Ref.: NCB/EP

Skin, eye conditions and disorders Cleansing of the area Skin (patch) testing for allergies Positive and negative test results Preparation Choosing correct size of rollers Application of products Eyelash tinting after perm application Perming Neutralising

 Remedial hand and nail certificate course Ref.: NCB/RHNT

Skin and nail conditions/disorders Preparation of the hand and nail Inclusion of remedial treatments into a manicure or pedicure treatment Nail wrap and repairs Paraffin wax treatments Salt rub Oil treatments

 Body massage certificate course Ref.: NCB/BM

Examination of area Massage benefits Skin structure Skin conditions Disorders and diseases Allergies Contraindications and contra actions Case studies Physical effects and benefits Products and massage mediums Preparation of the client Preparation of the working area Practical application of Swedish body massage Full body massage Holistic  Indian head massage course Ref.: NCB/IHM

Preparation of the client Preparation of the working area Examination of area Skin and hair structure Physical effects and case studies Products and massage mediums Practical application and massage movements Pressure points Full Indian head massage Benefits Areas covered: the head, neck, face, shoulders and top of back  Aromatherapy massage Ref.: NCB/AROMA Examination of area Skin structure Skin conditions Disorders Allergies Contraindications Contra actions Physical effects Hygiene and sterilisation Products and massage mediums Essential oils and use Carrier (base) oils Blending After-care and client advise Preparation of the client Preparation of the working area Practical application Aromatherapy body massage Benefits of massage movements Pressure points Massage to cover full body Case studies

 Reflexology course Ref.: NCB/REFLEX

Examination of area Skin structure Skin conditions Disorders, Allergies Contraindications, Contra actions Physical effects Hygiene and sterilisation Products and massage mediums Practical applications of massage Reflexology techniques Benefits of massage Case studies

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Nail extensions and nail art

 2 day NCB certificate course Ref.: NCB/N/2A Choose 1 nail system (acrylic or gel)

Theory Nail structure Disorders Diseases Preparation of the natural nail Application of tips Tutor demonstrations Application of overlay Full set of nails Back fills/rebalancing

 3 day NCB certificate course Ref.: NCB/N/3B Choose 1 nail system (acrylic or gel) and manicure treatments

Theory Nail structure Disorders Diseases Preparation of the natural nail Application of tips Tutor demonstrations Application of overlay Full set of nails Back fills/rebalancing Nail shapes Nail growth Skin and nail conditions/disorders Massage of the hand and arm Massage mediums Preparation of the hand and nail Full manicure treatment Filing, nail buffing, cuticle work Application of nail polish/varnish French manicure products

 3 day NCB certificate course Ref.: NCB/N/3C 2 nail system acrylic and gel

 4 day NCB certificate course Ref.: NCB/N/4D 2 nail system acrylic and gel and manicure treatments

Theory Nail structure Disorders Diseases Preparation of the natural nail Application of tips Tutor demonstrations Application of acrylic overlay Application of gel overlay Full set of acrylic nails Full set of gel nails Back fills/rebalancing Nail shapes Nail growth Skin and nail conditions/disorders Massage of the hand and arm Massage mediums Preparation of the hand and nail Full manicure treatment Filing, nail buffing, cuticle work Application of nail polish/varnish French manicure products Nail shapes Nail growth Skin and nail conditions/disorders Massage of the hand and arm Massage mediums Preparation of the hand and nail Full manicure treatment Filing, nail buffing, cuticle work Application of nail polish/varnish French manicure products

 5 day NCB certificate course Ref.: NCB/N/5E 3 nail systems (Acrylic, gel and sculptured) and manicure treatments

Theory Nail structure Disorders Diseases Preparation of the natural nail Application of tips Tutor demonstrations Application of acrylic overlay Application of gel overlay Full set of acrylic nails Full set of gel nails Back fills/rebalancing Use of nail forms and brush work Application of sculptured nails Nail shapes Nail growth Skin and nail conditions/disorders Massage of the hand and arm Massage mediums Preparation of the hand and nail Full manicure treatment Filing, nail buffing, cuticle work Application of nail polish/varnish French manicure products Nail shapes Nail growth Skin and nail conditions/disorders Massage of the hand and arm Massage mediums Preparation of the hand and nail Full manicure treatment Filing, nail buffing, cuticle work Application of nail polish/varnish French manicure products

 5 day NCB certificate course Ref.: NCB/N/5F 2 Nail systems (Acrylic and gel) and manicure and pedicure treatments

 6 day NCB certificate course Ref.: NCB/N/6G 3 Nail systems (Acrylic, gel and sculptured) and manicure and pedicure treatments

Theory Nail structure Disorders Diseases Preparation of the natural nail Application of tips Tutor demonstrations Application of acrylic overlay Application of gel overlay Full set of acrylic nails Full set of gel nails Back fills/rebalancing Use of nail forms and brush work Application of sculptured nails Nail shapes Nail growth Skin and nail conditions/disorders Massage of the hand and arm Massage mediums Preparation of the hand and nail Full manicure treatment Filing, nail buffing, cuticle work Application of nail polish/varnish French manicure products Nail shapes Nail growth Skin and nail conditions/disorders Massage of the hand and arm Massage mediums Preparation of the hand and nail Full manicure treatment Filing, nail buffing, cuticle work Application of nail polish/varnish French manicure products Massage of the foot and lower leg Preparation of the foot and nail Full pedicure treatment Exfoliation Filing, cuticle work ETC. Application of nail polish/varnish

1 day NCB nail courses

 Fibre-glass nail extension course includes nail wraps and repairs (Experienced technicians)

 Sculptured nail extension course (Experienced nail technicians)

 Trouble shooting or refresher nail extension workshop (For technicians with experience of any of the following systems: Acrylic – gel – sculptured

 8 day NVQ unit of accreditations or IHBC diploma course Ref.: 8VTCT/N/H 3 systems (Acrylic, gel and sculptured) manicure treatments.

Theory Nail structure Disorders Diseases Preparation of the natural nail Application of tips Tutor demonstrations Application of acrylic overlay Application of gel overlay Full set of acrylic nails Full set of gel nails Back fills/rebalancing Use of nail forms and brush work Application of sculptured nails Nail shapes Nail growth Skin and nail conditions/disorders Massage of the hand and arm Massage mediums Preparation of the hand and nail Full manicure treatment Filing, nail buffing, cuticle work Application of nail polish/varnish French manicure products Nail shapes Nail growth Skin and nail conditions/disorders Massage of the hand and arm Massage mediums Preparation of the hand and nail Full manicure treatment Filing, nail buffing, cuticle work Application of nail polish/varnish French manicure products Case studies Portfolio Manicure assessments Acrylic assessments Gel assessments Sculptured assessments IHBC or NVQ units certification VTCT assessment book

 NAIL ART COURSE Ref.: NCB/NA

Hand painting Product & tool knowledge French varnish, base & topcoat Nail art designs & blending Dots, lines, wisps & shading Stencils & transfers Fanning & Marbling Striping, tapes & metallic foil Opalescent and neon Glitter dust Stones & secures Piercing & jewellery Maintenance Contra-indications & contra-actions Use of tools/brushes Clients consultation & home-care

Terms and conditions The following ‘terms and conditions’ apply to all Northern College students, please read.

1. Any materials, workbooks and hand-outs supplied by the ‘Northern College of Beauty’ must not be reproduced, copied in any way or given to any person not attending NCB courses, without written permission from the principal or general manager. All materials are the “Copyright” of the college. 2. The candidate/student or tutor must not utilise any course materials that would infringe on the college’s copyright. 3. The student/candidate must undertake not to act in any way that would bring dishonour to, or lower the prestige of the college. 4. The student/candidate must undertake to maintain a proper appearance and manner while training at any of the college’s centres. Appropriate working uniform should be worn for all courses including nail extension courses. White uniforms (dresses or tunics with trousers) can be purchased, if required, in the wholesale department located in each centre, if you do not already have one, or cannot borrow one. Orders must be made in advance, please ring head office for your local warehouse phone number. Alternatively students own WHITE clothing may be worn for short NCB courses (not for IHBC/IIHHT/NVQ), ring head office for details . (E.G.: while shirt with short sleeves & black/navy trousers) Shoes should be covered-in and not have any cut-out toe areas or high heels. This is to conform to safety regulations. Students attending all courses are not permitted to wear trainers or similar footwear or socks. No head-gear, jewellery or false nails should be worn for beauty/holistic courses. 5. The college reserves the right to change any of the course’s content, course materials, tutor, training dates/days, venue and requirements to maintain standards, to fall in line with industry requirements or due to any unforeseen circumstances. 6. £25.00 (non-refundable) of fee retained on cancellation of each course booked, or £50.00 cancellation fee if cancelled within 14 days or less of booked course date (first day). Students who postpone or cannot attend a course, without giving 14 days notice in writing, may incur a penalty and must rebook within 6 months or fee will have to be paid again. Anyone failing to attend a course without giving required notice will need to apply/pay for course again and arrange for a further date. (No guarantee can be made for length of wait for next available date if this occurs, but we will endeavour to make the wait as short as possible depending on availability.) General manager or principal will take individual situation/course availability into consideration. No refunds will be made once training has commenced, but we will endeavour to make available a further date, if you are unable to attend the dates booked if prior notice is given (see above). Courses /subjects cannot be changed once training has started. 7. Students should bring models/clients to work-on during training; it is the responsibility of the students to bring models to work on. No guarantee can be made for this provision and it is a requirement on all courses for students to arrange for models to work on during the training/assessment sessions also. IMPORTANT Please ring head office in advance, to let us know the times of your models arrival. If any student has problems arranging this, please ring head office at least 1 week prior to course. Kit required for nail extension courses, ring head office. If student is taking VTCT or NVQ nail extension assessments, different clients will be needed to gain the qualification. Speak with head office for details if required. Please ask about products or equipment for other courses as this may apply in certain cases. 8. All students applying for a funded training course must come in for a pre-course interview, please ring head office for details. 9. For IHBC/IIHHT qualifications, no more than 3 months should elapse between training and first assessment, or re-training may be required at the daily rate. Practice and case studies should be on-going during this time and contact with the college should be made if any problems arise. 10. For NVQ or IIHHT courses £12.00 for a one-off lifetime registration is payable. (Only when applying for: NVQ, IHBC. IIHHT, but not NCB in-house courses) Unless previously registered with VAI or VTCT, please add to payment if applicable. Or if previously registered please supply candidate number if possible. 10. The NCB reserves the right to change dates, tutors or prices without notice, under extreme conditions, if necessary, but will offer students an alternative date or venue. 11. £25.00 (non-refundable) of fee retained on cancellation of each course/day booked, or £50.00 cancellation fee if cancelled within 14 days or less. Courses that students postpone must be taken within 6 months of original booking date/fee paid, or full course fee will be due payable again. Non-attendance without notification means that course fee would be due again in full when re-booking course; please contact us immediately if you have a problem attending to prevent the full fee becoming payable again. 12. All cancellation/postponements should be in writing to the principals. 13. NCB courses are paid in full prior to course. 14. IIHHT and NVQ courses can be paid, by 2 post-dated dated cheques. ALL the post-dated cheques should be sent together with the application form to secure a place, within 14 working days of course start date, unless by prior agreement with Management. 15. We can only guarantee a place on a course if payment has been received and cleared, for late payments please ring head office.

If you require us to order a nail extension kit, please clearly state the system you require, or we will presume you want to do acrylic overlay if it is a 1-system nail extension course that you have applied for. Kits allow you to perform a number of applications, the amount of sets will greatly depend on individual use, and all kits are paid to Aston and Fincher hair and beauty wholesalers.  As a training college we do not supply products or equipment, but can offer advise.

Students should contact head office regarding models prior to any course. Clients/models are required for training, assessments if applicable and practice; please contact the college if details are required. The nail trainer hand can also be used on some nail extension courses although it is preferable to use a model/client. (For gel it is advisable to use a client/model) or ring head office for more details.

Website: WWW.beauty-courses.co.uk

College head office phone number: 0151 260 6767. Phone lines open: Monday to Thursday: 9.30AM to 4.30PM and Friday from 9.30 AM to 1PM Platinum beauty salon phone number: 0151 260 0293 Phone line open: 10AM to 4PM Monday to Thursday and Friday 10AM to 12.30PM

Northern College of Beauty and holistic Therapies Unit 3. Erskine trading estate, Trafalgar way. Liverpool. L6 1NA

Directions to the Liverpool training centre and head office by road: From the end of the M62, follow the road (Edge lane) towards the city centre. Continue for approx. 10 minutes until you get to a T-junction at the traffic lights. Turn right at these lights. Go through the next set of lights and get directly over to the right-hand lane. You will see the trading estate on your right, drive round to your right (Office World will be on your left) and you will see the entrance to Erskine trading estate on your right. Drive in, turn left and you will find us at the top left hand corner in the same building as Aston and Fincher hair beauty wholesalers. Come through the joint A & F and NCB main entrance and straight up the stairs.