Nail Technology

Learn the latest in advanced hand, foot, and nail treatments including tips, overlays, sculptured, gel, and acrylics in Vancouver Community College’s state-of-the-art salon and spa. Practical training is conducted in a fully equipped public and training spa where treatments are offered to paying clients, providing an authentic industry experience.

Related theoretical content is delivered though lectures, demonstrations and various teaching strategies in the classroom and is continuously integrated into the practical work. Course may be offered face to face, online or a blended format.

Participation is an integral part to the development of practical skills in the program; therefore students assume the role of client, therapist and nail technician. Practicum offers students spa industry work experience, opportunities to practice knowledge and skills learned at the college and potential for employment.

What You’ll Learn

• Demonstrate nails applications in accordance with safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards and regulations.
• Apply knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and chemical composition specific to concerns relating to nails, hands, feet and skin.
• Perform nail treatments based on client consultation.
• Apply the principles of colour and design to specialized nail techniques.
• Create artificial nail structures, tips, overlays, sculptured, gel and acrylics.
• Perform in an ethical and professional manner appropriate to a spa environment.
• Apply retail business administration practices and marketing techniques for operating a spa.