| DESCRIPTION: |
A Nail Technician (NTHS) is a practicing professional who applies artificial nails and provides nail and nail care therapy on the hands and feet.
NTHS often specialise in one or more types of nail enhancements such as Gel, Silk, Fibre, Acrylic and Nail art, depending on product specific training.
Some of the characteristics of an NTHS are:
Comply with all health and safety regulations in establishments and of clients and self.
Prepare and equip the self, work station, treatment area and the client to perform nail enhancing treatments.
Enhance the appearance of nails and skin of the hands or feet conducting nail repair and other specialised hand and foot treatments (manicures and pedicures) and applying artificial nails and decorative nail art.
Provide advice to client on treatment plan, home care and use of cosmetic and health products.
Perform administrative and managerial tasks in the establishment. |
| AWARDING CRITERIA |
| For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: |
| Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification: |
Complete an NQF Level 4 qualification in Nail Technology.
Or
5 days full Training at Recognised Institute (Should training be less, RPL process will be followed). |
| Experiential Learning or Experience |
| If NQF Level 4 qualification obtained, none required or 6 months work experience. |
| Competency Assessment |
| N/A |
| Designation RPL Statement |
| This Designation may be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning. |
| RETAINING CRITERIA |
| In order to ensure the currency of professional knowledge and to retain the Professional Designation, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements: |
| Code of Conduct |
| Members must adhere to the Professional Body Codes of Conduct and Ethics. |
| Continuing Professional Development (CPD) |
Members are required to provide proof to SAAHSP of their CPD activities.
Members are required to accumulate 60 CPD points in a two year period by completing a range of accredited activities such as:
> Attendance at workshops, seminars and information sessions.
> Serving on committees.
> Reading articles and writing articles.
> Taking part in community or charity work.
The SAAHSP provides detailed guidelines to the allocation and value of point for each activity.
The Education Committee ensures that CPD activities requirements are co-ordinated and quality controlled. |
| Fees |
| Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid. |
