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First, an Introduction to the Requirements of The Foundation Certificate in Nail Technology
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1 Admin
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2 Client Consultations
- VIDEO LESSON – Client Consultations
- 2.1 Consultations = Customer Service
- 2.2 When the Client Arrives
- 2.3 Making Recommendations
- 2.4 Other Information to Gather
- 2.5 After the Appointment
- 2.6 Summing It Up
- 2.7 Sample Client Card
- 2.8 Consultations Activity (Optional)
- 2.9 Client Consultations Quiz (Optional)
- 2.10 We Don’t Believe in Homework But… (Part 1)
- Chapter Revision
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3 Sanitisation and Safety
- VIDEO LESSON – Sanitisation and Safety
- 3.1 Introduction to Basic Salon Sanitisation
- 3.2 When a Client Arrives (Wall Print Out)
- 3.3 Sanitisation and Disinfection of Tools and Implements
- 3.4 Correct Methods of Disinfection
- 3.5 When a Client Leaves (Wall Print Out)
- 3.6 Individual Client Packs
- 3.7 Added Responsibilities for Pedicure Equipment
- 3.8 Added Responsibilities for Blood and Bodily Fluids
- 3.9 Blood Spill (Wall Print Out)
- 3.10 Safe Use of Reusable Products
- 3.11 The Importance of Ventilation
- 3.12 First Aid
- 3.13 Ergonomics
- 3.14 Ergonomics Activity
- 3.15 Educating Clients
- 3.16 Self Evaluation 1 (Print Out)
- 3.17 Self Evaluation 2 (Print Out)
- 3.18 Sanitisation and Safety Quiz (Optional)
- 3.19 We Don’t Believe in Homework But… (Part 2)
- Chapter Revision
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4 Nail Anatomy and Disorders
- VIDEO LESSON Nail Anatomy
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Basic Nail Anatomy
- 4.3 Self Evaluation
- 4.4 Nail Anatomy Quiz (Optional)
- VIDEO LESSON – Disorders
- 4.5 Nail Disorders
- 4.6 Nail Pitting
- 4.7 Terry’s Nails
- 4.8 Beau’s Lines
- 4.9 Onycholysis
- 4.10 Yellow Nail Syndrome
- 4.11 Nail Clubbing
- 4.12 Koilonychia (Spoon Nails)
- 4.13 Paronychia
- 4.14 Onychomycosis (Nail Fungus)
- 4.15 Pseudomonas (Greenies)
- 4.16 Dermatophytes
- 4.17 Melanonychia
- 4.18 Nail Disorders Activity
- 4.19 Nail Disorders Quiz (Optional)
- 4.20 Nail Troubleshooting
- 4.21 Nail Troubleshooting Activity (Printable)
- 4.23 We Don’t Believe in Homework But… (Part 3)
- Chapter Revision
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Biohazards
- VIDEO LESSON Biohazards
- 5.1 What is a Biohazard?
- 5.2 The Risks
- 5.3 Steps to Prevent Exposure
- 5.4 What Should I Do If I Am Exposed To Bodily Fluids?
- 5.5 Biohazards Research Activity – PDF
- 5.6 Biohazards Quiz (Optional)
- 5.7 Blood Spill Drill
- 5.8 Blood Spill Drill Answers
- 5.9 We Don’t Believe in Homework But… (Part 4)
- Chapter Revision
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Chemical Hazards
- VIDEO LESSON – Chemical Hazards
- 6.1 Chemical Hazards
- 6.2 How To Reduce Exposure Due To Inhalation
- 6.3 How To Reduce Skin Exposure
- 6.4 Reduce The Risk Of Accidental Swallowing
- 6.5 The Risks of Exposure to Chemicals Via the Nail Plate
- 6.6 Checklist for Salons
- 6.7 Checklist for Employees
- VIDEO LESSON – Ingredients
- 6.8 Potential Symptoms and Health Effects of Overexposure
- 6.9 Methyl Methacrylate (MMA)
- 6.10 Vegan Products
- 6.11 Dragon’s Den UK Highlight the Difference Marketing Makes
- 6.12A Understanding Ingredients Activity (Photo Resources for Activity 6.12B)
- 6.12B Understanding Ingredients Activity – ASSIGNMENT
- 6.13 MSDS Sheets
- 6.14 Artistic Nail Design and Be Creative MSDS Sheets
- 6.15 MSDS Activity
- 6.16 Chemical Hazards Quiz (Optional)
- 6.17 We Don’t Believe in Homework But… (Part 5)
- Chapter Revision
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UV Light
- VIDEO LESSON – UV Light
- 7.1 What is UV Light?
- 7.2 The Difference between LED and UV Lamps
- 7.3 The Dangers of Improper Curing
- 7.4 The Complexity of UV Curing by Doug Schoon
- 7.5 Do UV Lights Cause Cancer?
- 7.6 How Can We Increase Client Peace of Mind?
- 7.7 “Do UV Nail Lamps Emit Unsafe Levels of Ultraviolet Light?” – A Study
- 7.8 UV Quiz (Optional)
- 7.9 We Don’t Believe in Homework But… (Part 6)
- Chapter Revision
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Chemistry
- VIDEO LESSON – Acrylates
- 8.1 Plastics
- 8.2 Monomers
- 8.3 Polymerisation/Curing
- 8.4 Cross-Linking Monomers
- 8.5 Shrinkage
- VIDEO LESSON – Cyanoacrylates
- 8.6 Cyanoacrylates
- 8.7 Shock Curing
- VIDEO LESSON – Oligomers
- 8.8 Oligomers
- 8.9 Exothermic Reactions
- VIDEO LESSON – Polymers
- 8.10 Polymers
- 8.11 Liquid and Powder Ingredients Reference
- 8.12 Mix Ratios
- 8.13B Chemistry Activity (Printable Version)
- VIDEO LESSON – The Lifecycle of an Acrylate
- 8.14 Acrylate Characteristics
- 8.15 Adhesion
- 8.16 Wetting Agents
- 8.17 Flexibility
- 8.18 Strength
- 8.19 Removal
- 8.20 Choosing the Right Service for Your Client – Cheat Sheet
- 8.21 The Difference Between Artistic and Everyone Else
- 8.22 Chemistry Quiz (Optional)
- 8.23 We Don’t Believe in Homework But… (Part 7)
- Chapter Revision
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Bonus: Nail Biters
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Assessment
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Finished!
The Theory of Nails
Kirsty Collett
10 Nov 2019I think there’s a question that needs checking in the Practice 1 assessment, too. Q74 about the characteristics of hard gel includes ‘soak off removal’ instead of ‘file off only’ in the answer.
Penny
15 Nov 2019The questions asks you to choose the characteristics that apply to Hard Gel – ‘soak off removal’ doesn’t, so you don’t tick it π
Kirsty Collett
15 Nov 2019I know, but I didn’t tick it and I got it wrong. When I reviewed the question, it says I should have chosen ‘soak off removal’. There are a few like this in the mock tests, which make things a bit confusing. I just thought I’d let you know so you can go through them again and check that all the answers are correct π
Penny
22 Nov 2019Oh weird, it should be working fine now by the looks of it <3
Marijke Smit
5 May 2020Hi Penny, In Test 2, Q73 the answer to “When you can apply hard gel over soft gel?” is “To add strength.”, but in Test 3 Q91 is the smae and the answer is “Never.” Which is the correct answer? Thanks
Penny
6 May 2020Hi Marijke, They both have the same answer in the backend, maybe you misread it? I can’t give the answer away here or everyone will know without studying π But it’s definitely the same in both tests.
Rachael George
14 Jul 2020Hi just wondering in regards to all the questions on the assessment, so Penny are you saying that those queries may just be incorrect answers and that there arenβt actually any issues with the questions in the assessment themselves ?
Thank you π
Penny
15 Jul 2020There are no issues with the questions in the Assessments π
Rachael George
7 Sep 2020Thanks Penny π
Carmen Christie
3 Sep 2020Hi so after Ive done the 3 practice assignments then do I click thru to the real assessment and then finish course?
Penny
7 Sep 2020You can click through to the real assessment at any time, and you can click ‘Complete Course’ at any time after your course shows over 90% completion on the side π
Rachael George
7 Sep 2020Hi Penny, so you receive all the results from the practice assessments and do you provide any feedback or is it just held for your records?
Also, regarding the product knowledge questions? If we donβt purchase that content can we still answer the questions on it as I notice youβve said itβs not compulsory but there are questions on it in the assessment ?
Thank you, Rachael.
Penny
8 Sep 2020Hi, We don’t see your Practice Assessment results, they’re just internal/inside your course content. When you finish the assessment you’ll be able to click through and review it and see explanations of most questions.
Regarding Product Knowledge, if you don’t purchase the PK Module for $1, you can still attempt, answer and pass the Theory Assessment, you just might find it easier to pass after you’ve done the practical modules too, since they also cover the Product Knowledge info. The questions it affects aren’t specifically JUST about the product, they’re general questions where additional product knowledge would have helped.
Carmen Christie
9 Sep 2020How do I purchase the PK module?
Penny
9 Sep 2020Click the pink link on this page and then click Enrol and follow the Checkout process π
Carmen Christie
21 Sep 2020Hi I have finished the theory of nails and passed my real assessment so do i now click finish course?
Penny
22 Sep 2020Yes π
Dee
26 Nov 2020what happens when i click finish course? I have passed the actual theory test are we sent anything ?
Penny
27 Nov 2020Hi! Click forward a few pages to ‘What to do now’ – https://monaco.ac.nz/course/online-the-theory-of-nails/lessons/finished/ π
Dee
27 Nov 2020sorry Penny was going to say disregard those questions was late for me and i didn’t read up properly x Thank you I have one more question each time i redo the real assessment does it affect the previous grade? or will it just update to the current percent if i pass the one before ? I am aiming to get 100% π or something over 95 lol. Warm regards Dee
Penny
30 Nov 2020Nope, we just always keep the highest score, so even if your grade goes down, we won’t record a decrease. I’ve seen all your attempts coming through, you’re doing so well!
Mamta Behl
15 Feb 2021Hi Penny, I have a question can I attempt many times or just can attempt one time for the real assessment? and other question If I complete my whole module but don’t complete the real assessment so still can I press the complete course button and order a certificate?
Penny
17 Feb 2021You can attempt the real assessment every 12 hours until your 12-month Study Period expires π
If you complete the module but not the assessment, you can order a certificate with a module sticker but not an assessment sticker