Sample Scheme of work

For each VTCT (ITEC) qualification, the lecturer/centre must complete a scheme of work for each unit indicating how the Lecturer is planning to cover the unit
content throughout the course. Set out the planned sessions in terms of learning outcomes to be achieved. These should match those stated within the VTCT
(ITEC) unit specification. Include all units of each course offered. Hours should meet the minimum guided learning hours listed within the unit specification.
Unit title: Manicure and pedicure
Total contact tuition hours proposed: 50
Lecturer(s) responsible:

Learning objectives Lecture content Suggested resources Approx. hours

Introductory session  College rules and regulations College mission statement ITEC rules and regulations Health  Lecture Q&A
& Safety  Using all the documents
 Timetable listed to ensure the
 Dates – holidays etc. Syllabus Recommended books students understand the
 Uniform college expectations and
their commitment to the
course
LO1 Be able to carry out a consultation and understand and recognise contra-indications, diseases and disorders
1.1. Explain and  Private comfortable area  OHP/Whiteboard
demonstrate the  Positive body language  Lecture
importance of  Positioning of the client  Q&A
consultation and
 Good communication skills  Handout
communicating with the
client tactfully and  Use of open and/or closed questions where appropriate  Homework
accurately  Trust  Test
 Professionalism, confidence and enthusiasm
 Confidentiality
 Informed consent
 Checking for contra-indications
 Client lifestyle
 Client profile
 Planning and agreeing a treatment programme

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 taking into account the client’s religious, moral and social beliefs
 Noting the condition of the nails and cuticles
 Noting the shape of the nail
 Noting the condition of the skin of the hands and feet
 Discussing any homecare and aftercare
 Compliance with current data protection regulations
1.2. Explain and  Transverse ridges
demonstrate how to  Vertical ridges
check for contra-  Beau’s lines
indications and recognise
 Blue nail
any nail/skin diseases and
disorders  Psoriasis
 Eczema
 Tinea pedis
 Paronychia (whitlow)
 Sepsis
 Leuconychia
 Flaking
 Onychorrhexis
 Pitting
 Pterygium
 Onychia
 Hang nail
 Lamella dystrophy
 Onychomycosis (tinea unguium)
 Tinea pedis
 Hallux valgus
 Onychoptosis
 Onychatrophia
 Onychogryphosis
 Onychauxis
 Onychocryptosis
 Onychophagy
 Koilonychia
 Warts
 Verucca
 Loss of skin sensation
 Diabetes
 Allergies

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  Chilblains
 Corns
 Cuts
 Abrasions
 Broken bones
 Brittle nails
 Bruised nails
 Discoloured nails
 Dry nails
1.3. Explain and recognise  Contra-indications requiring medical permission – in circumstances where medical
those general contra- permission cannot be obtained, clients must sign an informed consent form stating that
indications to manicure the treatment and its effects have been fully explained to them and confirm that they are
and pedicure requiring willing to proceed without permission from their GP
medical permission or the - Haemophilia
client to sign an informed - Any condition already being treated by a GP, dermatologist or another practitioner
consent form prior to the - Medical oedema
treatment and those - Arthritis
contra-indications that - Nervous/psychotic conditions
restrict treatment - Recent operations of the hands or feet
- Diabetes
- Inflamed nerve
- Undiagnosed pain
- Acute rheumatism
 Contra-indications that restrict treatment
- Fever
- Infectious or contagious diseases
- Under the influence of recreational drugs or alcohol
- Diarrhoea and vomiting
- Any known allergies
- Undiagnosed lumps and bumps
- Inflammation
- Cuts
- Severe bruising
- Abrasions
- Scar tissues (2 years for major operation and 6 months for a small scar)
- Recent fractures (minimum 3 months)
- Sunburn
- Repetitive strain injury
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Severely bitten or damaged nails/skin/cuticles
- Nail separation
- Eczema

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 - Psoriasis

LO2 Be able to perform manicure and pedicure treatments

2.1. Explain and  Wipe the hands and feet with sanitiser, checking for contra-indications  OHP/Whiteboard
demonstrate how to  Lecture
sanitise client’s hands and  Q&A
feet
 Practical
2.2. Explain and  Emery boards  Handout
demonstrate use of the  Cuticle massage cream/oil  Test
following products and  Cuticle remover
tools  Hoof stick/tipped orange wood stick
 Cuticle knife/tool
 Cuticle nipper
 Buffers
 Pedicure rasp (hard skin removal)
 Nail scissors
 Clippers
 Nail enamel remover
 Hard skin remover (for pedicure)
 Exfoliators
 Massage oil/cream
 Buffing paste
 Nail strengtheners
 Base coat
 Nail enamels
- Frosted
- Cream
- Light
- Dark
- French manicure
 Top coat
 Quick driers
2.3. Explain and  Hot oil
demonstrate use of  Paraffin wax
specialised nail treatments  Hand masks
 Foot masks
 Exfoliation
 Thermal mittens/boots

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 2.4. Explain and  Hold the file at a 45-degree angle to the nail
demonstrate how to file  Use the file in one direction only, i.e. side centre
the nails correctly  Follow the shape of the cuticle as a guide
according to the nail  Toenails to be filed straight across
shape
 Bevel nails where appropriate
2.5. Explain and  Follow the shape of the cuticle
demonstrate how to  Abide by the client’s wishes
decide and agree on the  Manage client’s expectations
suitable nail shape  Oval
 Square
 Pointed
 Almond
 Round
2.6. Explain and  Ensure that product is taken from any containers with use of either a spatula, orange
demonstrate application wood stick or similar
of cuticle cream or oil  Tops should be replaced on bottles
 Apply cuticle cream or oil to the cuticle area and massage in
 Minimise wastage
 Soak the hand/foot and repeat on the other hand/foot
2.7. Explain and  Ensure that product is taken from any containers with use of either a spatula, orange
demonstrate application wood stick or similar
of cuticle remover and  Tops should be replaced on bottles
demonstrate use of the  Apply the cuticle remover to the cuticle area
hoof stick, tipped orange  Use the hoof stick in small circular movements
wood stick, cuticle
 Use the wet cuticle knife/tool at the correct angle and with the appropriate action
knife/tool and nippers
 Use the cuticle nippers on any ‘dead’ cuticle left adhering to the nail plate without causing
damage to the nail plate, cuticle or surrounding skin
2.8. Explain and  Massage medium
demonstrate how to - Hand cream
massage the hand and - Foot cream
lower arm/foot and lower - Cream
leg demonstrating the - Oil
classical massage - Effleurage
movements where - Petrissage
appropriate - Tapotement (pedicure only)
- Passive movements

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 2.9. Explain and  Hot compress or damp cotton wool
demonstrate removal of  Toner
any excess product  ‘Squeak’ the nails clean with enamel remover
2.10. Explain and  Ensure that paste is taken from any containers with the use of either a spatula, orange
demonstrate buffing wood stick or similar
 Apply a small amount of paste in the centre of the nail (size of a pin head)
 Buff in one direction only from the matrix to the tip of the nail
2.11. Explain and  Apply base coat to the nail in 3-5 strokes
demonstrate application
of base coat

2.12. Explain and apply  Apply 2 coats of coloured enamel in 3-5 strokes per nail
two coats of enamel,  Ensure a hairline gap is left around the nail
smoothly, evenly and  Ensure the enamel is not on the skin or cuticle
ensuring a hairline gap
around the nail wall

2.13. Explain and  Apply top coat over cream enamel in 3-5 strokes per nail ensuring that the top coat does
demonstrate application not flood the cuticle or side walls
of the topcoat

2.14. Explain and  Remove any enamel which may be on the skin or cuticle with enamel remover and use
demonstrate use of either an orange wood stick or cotton bud
minimal correction to
ensure a good finished
result

2.15. Explain and  Tools must be sterilised/sanitised before use in either

demonstrate appropriate - Autoclave
hygiene throughout the - Glass bead
treatments - UV cabinet
- Chemicals
 Tools should be wiped with sanitiser or equivalent before going from hand to hand or foot
to foot
 Products must only be taken from containers with a spatula, orange wood stick or similar
 Tops must be replaced on products
 Tools must be replaced in the steriliser after use
2.16. Demonstrate how to  30 minutes full manicure
work within time limits  40 minutes full pedicure
acceptable to industry

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 2.17. Explain and  Check details from the previous visit
demonstrate how to - Note any changes, particularly any contra-indications
update client records - Note the condition of the nails
accurately - Note the treatment and colour of enamel
 Aftercare and home care advice given including avoidance of activities which may cause
contra-actions
 Products recommended and purchased
 Future treatment recommendations
- Record and store in line with current data protection legislation and professional code
of conduct
2.18. Explain nail  Gel
technology systems  Acrylic
 Fibre glass
 Silk wraps

LO3 Know the skeletal system in relation to manicure and pedicure treatments
3.1. Describe the position  Lower arm and hand  OHP/Whiteboard
of the bones of the lower - Ulna  Lecture
arm and hand and lower - Radius  Q&A
leg and foot - Carpals
 Practical Handout
- Metacarpals
- 1. Unlabelled diagram
- Phalanges
of the bones of the
 Lower leg and foot lower arm and hand
- Tibia
- 2. Unlabelled diagram
- Fibula
of the bones of the
- Tarsals
lower leg and foot
- Metatarsals
- Phalanges
 Homework
 Test

LO4 Know the circulatory and lymphatic systems in relation to manicure and pedicure treatments
4.1. Describe the position  Arteries of the lower arm and hand  OHP/Whiteboard
of the arteries and veins - Radial  Lecture
of the lower arm and hand - Ulnar  Q&A
and the lower leg and foot  Veins of the lower arm and hand
- Basilic
- Cephalic
 Arteries of the lower leg and foot
- Anterior tibial
- Posterior tibial
 Veins of the lower leg and foot

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 - Anterior tibial
- Posterior tibial
4.2. Describe the position  Lower arm
and explain the function - Supratrochlear
of the lymph nodes of the  Lower leg
lower arm and lower leg - Popliteal

LO5 Know the structure of the nail

5.1. Describe the position  Free edge  OHP/Whiteboard
and explain the function  Hyponychium  Lecture
of the nail structures  Eponychium  Q&A
 Peronychium  Handout
 Lunula - Blank diagram of the
 Mantle nail
 Cuticle  Homework
 Nail plate  Test
 Nail bed
 Nail fold
 Matrix
 Nail wall
5.2. Describe the process  Formed in the matrix
by which the nail grows  3 layers
 Grows forward and dovetails into the nail bed
5.3. Explain the factors  Health
which affect nail growth  Age
 Diet
 Medication
 Climate
 Damage
 Lifestyle
5.4. Explain the following  Transverse ridges
nail/skin diseases and  Vertical ridges
disorders  Beau’s lines
 Blue nail
 Psoriasis
 Eczema
 Tinea ungium

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  Tinea pedis
 Hallux valgus
 Paronychia (whitlow)
 Sepsis
 Leuconychia
 Flaking
 Dry/brittle nails
 Pitting
 Pterygium
 Onychia
 Hang nail
 Lamella dystrophy
 Onychomycosis
 Onychatrophia
 Onychogryphosis
 Onychauxis
 Onychocryptosis
 Onychophagy
 Koilonychia
 Warts
 Verruca
 Loss of skin sensation
 Diabetes
 Allergies
 Chilblains
 Corns
 Cuts
 Abrasions
 Broken bones
 Brittle nails
 Bruised nails
 Discoloured nails
 Dry nails

LO6 Know the muscular system in relation to manicure and pedicure treatments
6.1. Describe the position  Lower arm  OHP/Whiteboard
and action of the muscles - Supinator radii brevis  Lecture
- Flexor carpi radialis  Q&A

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 of the lower arm and - Extensor carpi radialis  Handout:
lower leg - Extensor carpi ulnaris - Unlabelled diagram
- Flexor carpi ulnaris showing the muscles
- Flexor carpi digitorum of the lower arm and
- Extensor carpi digitorum lower leg
- Muscles of thenar eminence  Homework
- Muscles of hypothenar eminence  Test
 Lower leg
- Gastrocnemius
- Soleus
- Tibialis anterior
- Peroneus longus
- Flexor digitorum longus
- Extensor digitorum longus
- Achilles tendon

LO7 Know the structure and functions of the skin in relation to manicure and pedicure treatments
7.1. Describe the position  Epidermis  OHP/Whiteboard
and explain the function - Stratum corneum  Lecture
of the layers of the skin - Stratum lucidum  Q&A
- Stratum granulosum
 Handout:
- Stratum spinosum/Malpighian layer
- Unlabelled diagram
- Stratum germinitivum/Basal layer
showing the structure
 Dermis
of the skin
- Blood supply
- Lymphatic supply
 Homework
- Hair follicle  Test
- Hair
- Sebaceous gland
- Sweat gland
 Eccrine
 Apocrine
- Sensory nerve endings
- Dermal papilla
- Erector pili muscle
7.2. The learner will be  The structure and function of the fatty layer found underneath the dermis
able to explain the
subcutaneous/adipose
layer

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 iUBT292 – Manicure and pedicure
Treatment evidence Treatment evidence

Mock practical: To include a full manicure and pedicure

Mock theory: To include all theory taught

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Document History
Version Issue Date Changes Role
v1 30/09/2019 First published Qualifications and Regulation Co-ordinator
v2 24/01/2020 Edited to match unit specification

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