Northern College of Beauty and Holistic Therapies
(Feb.04)
Beauty courses
Facial Massage & Skin-care (Facials)
Cosmetic make-up
Eyelash and Eyebrow treatments
Waxing for hair removal
Manicure inc. hand/arm massage
Pedicure inc. foot/leg massage
2-day course
1-day course
1-day course
1-day course
1-day course
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
Airbrushing tanning course
Eyelash Perming
Body Massage
1-day course
1-day course
1-day course
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
Nail extension & nail art courses
Correspondence course
(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
2-day beauty courses
6 NCB beauty units
£120.00
£199.50
£699,99
£ 21.00
£ 34.91
£122.47
£141.00
£234.41
£822.46
2-day holistic courses
4-day holistic courses
£199.50
£349.50
£ 34.91
£ 61.15
£234.41
£410.65
Anatomy & physiology (correspondence) £150.00
£ 26.25
£176.25
1-day nail art course
2-day nail extension course
3-day nail extension course
4-day nail extension course
5-day nail extension course
6-day nail extension course
8-day nail technicians diploma
£17.32
£22.75
£34.67
£42.87
£52.50
£63.00
£87.33
£116.32
£152.75
£229.67
£287.87
£352.50
£423.00
£586.33
£ 99.00
£130.00
£195.00
£245.00
£300.00
£360.00
£499.00
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
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Individual IHBC beauty units
NVQ level 2 or IHBC beauty diploma
Holistic courses (each subject)
Anatomy and physiology
8-day nail technicians diploma
VTCT nail art certificate
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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.)
£ 89.00
£459.00
£159.00
£ 50.00
£110.00
£ 89.00
Inclusive of VAT
Inclusive of VAT
Inclusive of VAT
Inclusive of VAT
Inclusive of VAT
Inclusive of VAT
OR
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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
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Manicure certificate course
Ref.: NCB/M
Nail shapes
Skin and nail conditions/disorders
Massage of the hand and arm
Preparation of the hand and nail
Filing, nail buffing, cuticle work
French manicure products
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Pedicure certificate course
Nail growth
Nail structure
Massage mediums
Full manicure treatment
Application of nail polish/varnish
Exfoliation
Ref.: NCB/P
Nail growth
Nail structure
Massage of the foot and lower leg
Full pedicure treatment
Filing, cuticle work ETC.
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Waxing certificate course
Skin and nail conditions/disorders
Massage mediums
Preparation of the foot and nail
Exfoliation
Application of nail polish/varnish
Ref.: NCB/W
Skin conditions/disorders and allergies.
Skin, hair structure and hair growth
Areas covered legs, bikini line, under arm, facial hair
Disorders or conditions relative to waxing treatment
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Make-up certificate course
Cleansing of area
Application and removal
Temperature and testing
Different wax related products
Ref.: NCB/MU
Facial examination
Choice of type of make-up for different occasions
Corrective work
Skin structure
Make up under different lighting
Cleansing, toning and moisturising
Full make up treatment
Day and evening make up
Choice of colours
Skin types
Face shapes
Skin tone and colour
Preparation of the skin
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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
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Facial certificate course
Ref.: NCB/F
Facial examination
Face masks
Exfoliation
Massage mediums
Face, neck and shoulder massage
Different types of treatment for skin types/condition
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Eyelash perming certificate course
Ref.: NCB/EP
Skin, eye conditions and disorders
Skin (patch) testing for allergies
Preparation
Application of products
Perming
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Skin types and structure
Preparation and mixing of facemasks
Cleansing, toning and moisturising
Full facial treatment
Steaming and use of equipment
Cleansing of the area
Positive and negative test results
Choosing correct size of rollers
Eyelash tinting after perm application
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
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Body massage certificate course
Ref.: NCB/BM
Examination of area
Skin structure
Disorders and diseases
Contraindications and contra actions
Physical effects and benefits
Preparation of the client
Practical application of Swedish body massage
Massage benefits
Skin conditions
Allergies
Case studies
Products and massage mediums
Preparation of the working area
Full body massage
Holistic
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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
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Aromatherapy massage
Ref.: NCB/AROMA
Examination of area
Skin conditions
Allergies
Contra actions
Hygiene and sterilisation
Essential oils and use
Blending
Preparation of the client
Practical application
Benefits of massage movements
Massage to cover full body
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Reflexology course
Skin structure
Disorders
Contraindications
Physical effects
Products and massage mediums
Carrier (base) oils
After-care and client advise
Preparation of the working area
Aromatherapy body massage
Pressure points
Case studies
Ref.: NCB/REFLEX
Examination of area
Skin conditions
Allergies
Contra actions
Hygiene and sterilisation
Practical applications of massage
Benefits of massage
Skin structure
Disorders,
Contraindications,
Physical effects
Products and massage mediums
Reflexology techniques
Case studies
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Nail extensions and nail art
 2 day NCB certificate course
Choose 1 nail system (acrylic or gel)
Theory
Disorders
Preparation of the natural nail
Tutor demonstrations
Full set of nails
Ref.: NCB/N/2A
Nail structure
Diseases
Application of tips
Application of overlay
Back fills/rebalancing
 3 day NCB certificate course
Ref.: NCB/N/3B
Choose 1 nail system (acrylic or gel) and manicure treatments
Theory
Disorders
Preparation of the natural nail
Tutor demonstrations
Full set of nails
Nail shapes
Skin and nail conditions/disorders
Massage mediums
Full manicure treatment
Application of nail polish/varnish
Nail structure
Diseases
Application of tips
Application of overlay
Back fills/rebalancing
Nail growth
Massage of the hand and arm
Preparation of the hand and nail
Filing, nail buffing, cuticle work
French manicure products
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3 day NCB certificate course Ref.: NCB/N/3C
2 nail system acrylic and gel
Theory
Disorders
Preparation of the natural nail
Tutor demonstrations
Application of gel overlay
Full set of gel nails
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4 day NCB certificate course Ref.: NCB/N/4D
2 nail system acrylic and gel and manicure treatments
Theory
Disorders
Preparation of the natural nail
Tutor demonstrations
Application of gel overlay
Full set of gel nails
Nail shapes
Skin and nail conditions/disorders
Massage mediums
Full manicure treatment
Application of nail polish/varnish
Nail shapes
Skin and nail conditions/disorders
Massage mediums
Full manicure treatment
Application of nail polish/varnish
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Nail structure
Diseases
Application of tips
Application of acrylic overlay
Full set of acrylic nails
Back fills/rebalancing
Nail structure
Diseases
Application of tips
Application of acrylic overlay
Full set of acrylic nails
Back fills/rebalancing
Nail growth
Massage of the hand and arm
Preparation of the hand and nail
Filing, nail buffing, cuticle work
French manicure products
Nail growth
Massage of the hand and arm
Preparation of the hand and nail
Filing, nail buffing, cuticle work
French manicure products
5 day NCB certificate course Ref.: NCB/N/5E
3 nail systems (Acrylic, gel and sculptured) and manicure treatments
Theory
Disorders
Preparation of the natural nail
Tutor demonstrations
Application of gel overlay
Full set of gel nails
Use of nail forms and brush work
Nail shapes
Skin and nail conditions/disorders
Massage mediums
Full manicure treatment
Application of nail polish/varnish
Nail shapes
Skin and nail conditions/disorders
Massage mediums
Full manicure treatment
Application of nail polish/varnish
Nail structure
Diseases
Application of tips
Application of acrylic overlay
Full set of acrylic nails
Back fills/rebalancing
Application of sculptured nails
Nail growth
Massage of the hand and arm
Preparation of the hand and nail
Filing, nail buffing, cuticle work
French manicure products
Nail growth
Massage of the hand and arm
Preparation of the hand and nail
Filing, nail buffing, cuticle work
French manicure products
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5 day NCB certificate course Ref.: NCB/N/5F
2 Nail systems (Acrylic and gel) and manicure and pedicure treatments
Theory
Disorders
Preparation of the natural nail
Tutor demonstrations
Application of gel overlay
Full set of gel nails
Nail shapes
Skin and nail conditions/disorders
Massage mediums
Full manicure treatment
Application of nail polish/varnish
Nail shapes
Skin and nail conditions/disorders
Massage mediums
Full manicure treatment
Application of nail polish/varnish
Massage of the foot and lower leg
Full pedicure treatment
Filing, cuticle work ETC.
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Nail structure
Diseases
Application of tips
Application of acrylic overlay
Full set of acrylic nails
Back fills/rebalancing
Nail growth
Massage of the hand and arm
Preparation of the hand and nail
Filing, nail buffing, cuticle work
French manicure products
Nail growth
Massage of the hand and arm
Preparation of the hand and nail
Filing, nail buffing, cuticle work
French manicure products
Preparation of the foot and nail
Exfoliation
Application of nail polish/varnish
6 day NCB certificate course Ref.: NCB/N/6G
3 Nail systems (Acrylic, gel and sculptured) and manicure and pedicure treatments
Theory
Disorders
Preparation of the natural nail
Tutor demonstrations
Application of gel overlay
Full set of gel nails
Use of nail forms and brush work
Nail shapes
Skin and nail conditions/disorders
Massage mediums
Full manicure treatment
Application of nail polish/varnish
Nail shapes
Skin and nail conditions/disorders
Massage mediums
Full manicure treatment
Application of nail polish/varnish
Massage of the foot and lower leg
Full pedicure treatment
Filing, cuticle work ETC.
Nail structure
Diseases
Application of tips
Application of acrylic overlay
Full set of acrylic nails
Back fills/rebalancing
Application of sculptured nails
Nail growth
Massage of the hand and arm
Preparation of the hand and nail
Filing, nail buffing, cuticle work
French manicure products
Nail growth
Massage of the hand and arm
Preparation of the hand and nail
Filing, nail buffing, cuticle work
French manicure products
Preparation of the foot and nail
Exfoliation
Application of nail polish/varnish
1 day NCB nail courses
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Fibre-glass nail extension course includes nail wraps and repairs (Experienced technicians)
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Sculptured nail extension course (Experienced nail technicians)
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Trouble shooting or refresher nail extension workshop
(For technicians with experience of any of the following systems: Acrylic – gel – sculptured
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8 day NVQ unit of accreditations or IHBC diploma course Ref.: 8VTCT/N/H
3 systems (Acrylic, gel and sculptured) manicure treatments.
Theory
Disorders
Preparation of the natural nail
Tutor demonstrations
Application of gel overlay
Full set of gel nails
Use of nail forms and brush work
Nail shapes
Skin and nail conditions/disorders
Massage mediums
Full manicure treatment
Application of nail polish/varnish
Nail shapes
Skin and nail conditions/disorders
Massage mediums
Full manicure treatment
Application of nail polish/varnish
Case studies
Manicure assessments
Gel assessments
IHBC or NVQ units certification
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Nail structure
Diseases
Application of tips
Application of acrylic overlay
Full set of acrylic nails
Back fills/rebalancing
Application of sculptured nails
Nail growth
Massage of the hand and arm
Preparation of the hand and nail
Filing, nail buffing, cuticle work
French manicure products
Nail growth
Massage of the hand and arm
Preparation of the hand and nail
Filing, nail buffing, cuticle work
French manicure products
Portfolio
Acrylic assessments
Sculptured assessments
VTCT assessment book
NAIL ART COURSE Ref.: NCB/NA
Hand painting
French varnish, base & topcoat
Dots, lines, wisps & shading
Fanning & Marbling
Opalescent and neon
Stones & secures
Maintenance
Use of tools/brushes
Product & tool knowledge
Nail art designs & blending
Stencils & transfers
Striping, tapes & metallic foil
Glitter dust
Piercing & jewellery
Contra-indications & contra-actions
Clients consultation & home-care
Terms and conditions
The following ‘terms and conditions’ apply to all Northern College students, please read.
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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.
The candidate/student or tutor must not utilise any course materials that would infringe
on the college’s copyright.
The student/candidate must undertake not to act in any way that would bring dishonour
to, or lower the prestige of the college.
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.
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.
£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.
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.
All students applying for a funded training course must come in for a pre-course
interview, please ring head office for details.
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.
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.
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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.
£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.
All cancellation/postponements should be in writing to the principals.
NCB courses are paid in full prior to course.
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.
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.