70 Technician courses in Swanscombe

The ABT Level 3 Diploma in Nail Services is a substantial vocational qualification that will confirm your competence as a nail technician.

This 3 day practical course (taken in professional beauty salon) designed to show You how to carry out manicures. This course is designed for complete beginners, who wish to learn from basic to professional most popular nail art techniques to start Your career as nail technicians. It is also good to refresh knowledge and learn new techniques for those of You that are already in business.

We offer a 2-day Foundation Training -  £795 which includes your starter kit Day 1 - 10-5pm  10am - 12.30pm Introduction, induction and theory 12.30pm - 1pm Lunch 1pm - 3.30pm Practice and skill building 3.30pm ~ 5pm Practice on a live model DAY 2 10am - 12.30pm Theory 12.30pm - 1pm Lunch 1pm ~ 4pm Practice on a live model

The VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Enhancing Eyebrows with Microblading Techniques is an advanced therapies qualification aimed at 18+ learners, who wish to pursue a career as a microblading technician. This qualification is based on attaining professional competence within the discipline of microblading and includes the required elements to work effectively as a microblading technician. Learners must achieve all mandatory units: * Health and safety in the salon * Client care and consultation * Enhance appearance using microblading techniques * Anatomy and physiology for microblading techniques * Eyebrow shaping services Throughout this qualification, learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of the process of microblading. They will also develop the ability to apply practically the knowledge, understanding and skills to enable them to enhance eyebrow with microblading techniques. In parallel, learners will develop their communication skills, consultation and client care skills and time management skills, all of which are valued highly by employers. Learners are required to complete a series of assessment for each unit, verifying the learner's understanding and practical implementation of the knowledge and skills required to attain professional competence. Within the microblading unit, learners are required to produce evidence of a series of case studies, consolidating and demonstrating consistent applications of all the knowledge and practical skills in one place.

The VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Enhancing Eyebrows with Microblading Techniques is an advanced therapies qualification aimed at 18+ learners, who wish to pursue a career as a microblading technician. This qualification is based on attaining professional competence within the discipline of microblading and includes the required elements to work effectively as a microblading technician. Learners must achieve all mandatory units: * Health and safety in the salon * Client care and consultation * Enhance appearance using microblading techniques * Anatomy and physiology for microblading techniques * Eyebrow shaping services Throughout this qualification, learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of the process of microblading. They will also develop the ability to apply practically the knowledge, understanding and skills to enable them to enhance eyebrow with microblading techniques. In parallel, learners will develop their communication skills, consultation and client care skills and time management skills, all of which are valued highly by employers. Learners are required to complete a series of assessment for each unit, verifying the learner's understanding and practical implementation of the knowledge and skills required to attain professional competence. Within the microblading unit, learners are required to produce evidence of a series of case studies, consolidating and demonstrating consistent applications of all the knowledge and practical skills in one place.

Take your beauty therapy skills to the next level with our Comprehensive Aesthetic Specialist Training Package. This all-inclusive package combines six of our most sought-after VTCT Level 4 courses, providing you with the knowledge and practical experience to offer a wide range of advanced aesthetic treatments. Our package includes the following courses: * Level 4 Award in Skin Needling: Learn the art of skin rejuvenation with this microneedling course, which is ever growing in the industry. * Level 4 Award in Dermaplaning: Learn the art of dermaplaning, a popular exfoliating treatment that removes dead skin cells and peach fuzz, leaving the skin smooth and radiant. * Level 4 Award in High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU): Gain the skills to offer HIFU treatments, a non-invasive procedure that tightens and lifts the skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and improving skin elasticity. * Level 4 Certificate in Radio Frequency: Master the principles and practice of radio frequency therapy, a treatment that stimulates collagen production to reduce the appearance of fine lines and loose skin. * Level 4 Chemical Skin Peels: Learn to perform skin peeling treatments, which can improve the appearance of the skin by reducing the visibility of scars, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation. * Level 4 in Ultrasound: Add ultrasound therapy to your repertoire, a treatment that can promote cellular renewal and repair, tone muscles, increase blood circulation, and improve skin care product penetration. * Laser Hair Removal: Become a fully qualified laser aesthetic technician, capable of providing high-quality, safe, and effective laser hair removal treatments. Benefits of the Package: This comprehensive package is designed to equip you with a broad range of skills, making you a versatile and highly sought-after professional in the aesthetics industry. By completing these courses, you will not only expand your treatment offerings but also enhance your career prospects, whether you're looking to work in a salon, spa, or start your own business. What's Included: Each course in this package includes the VTCT Level 4 Qualification, all certificate and examination fees, refreshments, a complimentary treatment for your model, a professional treatment kit, membership discounts, and access to online community support groups. Flexible Payment Options: We understand that investing in your future is a big decision. That's why we offer flexible payment options, allowing you to spread your training costs over 3, 6, 9, or 12 months interest-free. Secure your place in our Comprehensive Aesthetic Specialist Training Package today with a minimal deposit. Join Us: Embark on a transformative journey with the Cosmetic College. Enhance your skills, boost your career, and become a highly qualified aesthetic specialist. Contact us today to learn more about our Comprehensive Aesthetic Specialist Training Package.

LINX II TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION An intensive hands on IP routing course leading to LINX Accredited Internet Technician stage 2 focusing on routing in an IP environment. The course concentrates on OSPF and IS-IS but also covers BGP and MPLS. Hands on sessions are used to reinforce the theory rather than teach specific manufacturer equipment. A multiple choice exam, leading to the LAIT II certification, is available after the course. The exam consists of 60 questions and lasts 2.0 hours. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Calculate subnet numbers in seconds. * Configure and troubleshoot static routes * Explain how OSPF works. * Build resilient networks with VRRP and OSPF. * Implement and troubleshoot OSPF, IS-IS, simple BGP and simple MPLS. * Evaluate and choose appropriate routing protocols for particular scenarios. LINX II TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Network engineers. * Prerequisites: LAIT I attendance and 55%+ exam score OR LAIT I exam only and pass (70%+) OR CCNA and take LAIT I exam on this course. * Duration 5 days LINX II TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Basic routing Review of LAIT I routing, reading routing tables. Hands on Setting up a routed network. * Static routes Why use static routes? Default routes. Hands on Configuring static routes. * First hop redundancy Default gateways, VRRP/HSRP/GLBP. Load sharing, critical IP addresses. Hands on VRRP. * Basic OSPF What is OSPF? Process IDs, passive interfaces. Hands on Simple OSPF. * Subnetting Bit boundary subnetting, calculating network numbers. Exercise: Subnetting. * OSPF overview Metrics, convergence, DV vs. Link state, IGPs, classless, OSPF features, load sharing, OSPF authentication. Hands on OSPF features. * OSPF within an area How OSPF works, LSAs, LSDB, router IDs, hellos, configuring hellos, exchange protocol. Hands on Investigating OSPF structures. * OSPF areas Scalability, why areas? Area IDs, area 0, ABRs, ABR resilience, areas & LSDBs & LSAs, virtual links. Hands on Multi area OSPF. * Redistribution Multiple routing protocols, common scenarios, routing distance, External LSAs, E1 and E2. Type 4 LSAs. OSPF and default routes. Hands on Configuring static route redistribution. * Route aggregation Route summarisation. How to aggregate, CIDR, ASBR summarisation. Hands on OSPF address summarisation. * OSPF packet formats OSPF packets, protocol stack, packet flows, OSPF headers, neighbours, neighbour states, DRs, adjacencies, BDRs, DR election. Hands on Analysing OSPF packets, troubleshooting. OSPF * OSPF stub areas LSA types, area types, area architecture, stub areas, default routes, benefits & disadvantages of stub areas, TSSAs, NSSAs, Type 7 LSAs. Hands on Stub and TSSA configuration. * IS-IS End systems, Intermediate systems, how IS-IS works, IS-IS router ID, Level 1, Level 2, IS-IS hierarchy. Hands on Configuring IS-IS, troubleshooting IS-IS. * The Internet Autonomous systems, Peering, transit, looking glasses. Hands on Internet routing tables. * Basic BGP IGPs, EGPs, What's BGP? BGP RIB, in/out process, tables peers, adding routes. Hands on Simple configuration and troubleshooting. * Routing IPv6 Multi protocol routing, IPv6 addressing, IPv6 routing tables, IPv6 static routes, OSPFv3, IS-IS and IPv6. Hands on Routing IPv6. * STP and L2 routing STP, RSTP, L2 IS-IS, Multi system link aggregation. Hands on RSTP. * MPLS Core MPLS, MPLS and the 7 layer model, MPLS protocol, MPLS standard, MPLS runs on routers, MPLS history, Why MPLS?, LSRs, PE and P router roles, FEC, swapping labels, MPLS packet format. Hands on Enabling MPLS. Testing and troubleshooting of MPLS. * Appendix EIGRP: How EIGRP works, DUAL.

DEFINITIVE IP ROUTING TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION An intensive hands on IP routing course leading to LINX Accredited Internet Technician stage 2 focusing on routing in an IP environment. The course concentrates on OSPF and IS-IS but also covers BGP and MPLS. Hands on sessions are used to reinforce the theory rather than teach specific manufacturer equipment. A multiple choice exam, leading to the LAIT II certification, is available after the course. The exam consists of 60 questions and lasts 2.0 hours. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Calculate subnet numbers in seconds. * Configure and troubleshoot static routes. * Explain how OSPF works. * Build resilient networks with VRRP and OSPF. * Implement and troubleshoot OSPF, IS-IS and VLANS. * Evaluate and choose appropriate routing protocols for particular scenarios. An optional multiple choice exam, leading to the LAIT II certification, is included at the end of the course. The exam consists of 60 questions and lasts 2.0 hours. DEFINITIVE IP ROUTING TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Network engineers * Prerequisites: TCP/IP Foundation for engineers * Duration 5 days DEFINITIVE IP ROUTING TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Basic routing Review of LAIT I routing, reading routing tables. Hands on Setting up a routed network. * Static routes Why use static routes? Default routes. Hands on Configuring static routes. * First hop redundancy Default gateways, VRRP/HSRP/GLBP. Load sharing, critical IP addresses. Hands on VRRP. * Basic OSPF What is OSPF? Process IDs, passive interfaces. Hands on Simple OSPF. * Subnetting Bit boundary subnetting, calculating network numbers. Exercise: Subnetting. * OSPF overview Metrics, convergence, DV vs. Link state, IGPs, classless, OSPF features, load sharing, OSPF authentication. Hands on OSPF features. * OSPF within an area How OSPF works, LSAs, LSDB, router IDs, hellos, configuring hellos, exchange protocol. Hands on Investigating OSPF structures. * OSPF areas Scalability, why areas? Area IDs, area 0, ABRs, ABR resilience, areas & LSDBs & LSAs, virtual links. Hands on Multi area OSPF. * Redistribution Multiple routing protocols, common scenarios, routing distance, External LSAs, E1 and E2. Type 4 LSAs. OSPF and default routes. Hands on Configuring static route redistribution. * Route aggregation Route summarisation. How to aggregate, CIDR, ASBR summarisation. Hands on OSPF address summarisation. * OSPF packet formats OSPF packets, protocol stack, packet flows, OSPF headers, neighbours, neighbour states, DRs, adjacencies, BDRs, DR election. Hands on Analysing OSPF packets, troubleshooting. OSPF * OSPF stub areas LSA types, area types, area architecture, stub areas, default routes, benefits & disadvantages of stub areas, TSSAs, NSSAs, Type 7 LSAs. Hands on Stub and TSSA configuration. * IS-IS End systems, Intermediate systems, how IS-IS works, IS-IS router ID, Level 1, Level 2, IS-IS hierarchy. Hands on Configuring IS-IS, troubleshooting IS-IS. * The Internet Autonomous systems, Peering, transit, looking glasses. Hands on Internet routing tables. * Basic BGP IGPs, EGPs, What's BGP? BGP RIB, in/out process, tables peers, adding routes. Hands on Simple configuration and troubleshooting. * Routing IPv6 Multi protocol routing, IPv6 addressing, IPv6 routing tables, IPv6 static routes, OSPFv3, IS-IS and IPv6. Hands on Routing IPv6. * STP and L2 routing STP, RSTP, L2 IS-IS, Multi system link aggregation. Hands on RSTP. * MPLS Core MPLS, MPLS and the 7 layer model, MPLS protocol, MPLS standard, MPLS runs on routers, MPLS history, Why MPLS?, LSRs, PE and P router roles, FEC, swapping labels, MPLS packet format. Hands on Enabling MPLS. Testing and troubleshooting of MPLS. * Appendix EIGRP: How EIGRP works, DUAL.

NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION An intensive hands on IP foundation leading to LINX Accredited Internet Technician stage 1. The course focuses on all parts of TCP/IP including layers 4 to 7 on end stations as well as layer 3 on routers. The TCP/IP protocols are also studied to enable delegates to be able to troubleshoot TCP/IP using Wireshark. Hands on sessions are used to reinforce the theory rather than teach specific manufacturer equipment. A multiple choice exam, leading to the LAIT I certification, is available after the course. The exam consists of 40 questions and lasts 1.5 hours. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Use ping, traceroute and other tools to diagnose faults on a network. * Configure IP on PCs and routers. * Plan IP addresses and subnets. * Analyse IP and TCP packets using an analyser. * Troubleshoot TCP/IP. NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Network engineers. * Prerequisites: None * Duration 5 days NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * What is TCP/IP? TCP and IP are protocols, 7 layer model, network layers, hardware/software layers, internetworking, protocols, What is IP? What is TCP? The internet, The IAB, RFCs. * Ping and Wireshark Host configuration, IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, ping. Hands on Base configuration. Testing with ping. Analysing packets with Wireshark. * Switches and Wireshark Switches versus hubs, layer 2 forwarding table, flooding, broadcasts. Hands on Building a switched based network. * Configuring network devices Configuration options, console port, putty, telnet. Hands on Configuring switches, telnet. * IP IP packet format, protocol field, TTL, DiffServ, fragments, ICMP. Hands on IP packet analysis. * IP addressing 32 bits, dotted decimal, rules, networks, role of subnet masks, simple subnetting, prefix notation. Broadcasts, special use addresses. Hands on Planning and implementing addressing. * IP and the lower layers ARP, media not supporting ARP. Hands on ARP. * Routing What are routers? What routers do, default gateways, routing and addressing, routing tables, ways to update routing tables. Hands on Building a routed network, traceroute. * Routing protocols IGPs and EGPs, RIP, RIPv2, Why not to use RIP, OSPF, OSPF metrics, convergence, distance vector protocols, link state protocols. Hands on OSPF, analysing routing tables, loopbacks. * Network simulators Network simulators, EVE-NG, GNS3, CML. Hands on Using EVE-NG. * Subnetting Subnetting to the bit level, ranges, how prefixes are used. Hands on Subnetting. * VLANS and IP addressing What are VLANs, tagging, 802.1Q, Inter VLAN routing. Hands on Inter VLAN routing. * TCP and UDP Layer 4, port numbers, client ports, broadcasts multicasts and layer 4, UDP header, TCP header, connections, ACK, sliding windows, options, connection states. Sockets. Hands on Analysing TCP packets. * IPv4 address configuration Private addresses, NAT, NAPT, dynamic addressing, DHCP, link local addresses. Hands on DHCP, NAT. * IPv6 What is IPv6, 128 bit addresses, address formats, IPv6 address allocation, header format, migration, dual stack, tunnelling, NAT64, DNS64. Hands on IPv6 setup troubleshooting. * IPv6 address configuration Static addressing, EUI-64 addresses, IPv6 address order, SLAAC, DHCPv6. Hands on SLAAC. * Applications Clients, servers, HTTP, Email, resource sharing, VoIP, video, terminal emulation, remote desktop. Network management and SNMP. Hands on Servers, TFTP, VoIP packet analysis. * DNS Names and addresses, hosts file, how DNS works. FQDNs, DNS client configuration. Hands on Troubleshooting DNS. * Security Firewalls, firewall architectures, DMZ, how firewalls work, proxy servers, filtering, ACLs, IDS, VPNs, authentication, encryption, tunnels, secure protocols. Hands on Firewalls, SSH * Troubleshooting Methods, tools. Using the 7 layer model. Troubleshooting toolkits. Hands on Fixing the network.

LINX 1 TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION An intensive hands on IP foundation leading to LINX Accredited Internet Technician stage 1. The course focuses on all parts of TCP/IP including layers 4 to 7 on end stations as well as layer 3 on routers. The TCP/IP protocols are also studied to enable delegates to be able to troubleshoot TCP/IP using Wireshark. Hands on sessions are used to reinforce the theory rather than teach specific manufacturer equipment. A multiple choice exam, leading to the LAIT I certification, is available after the course. The exam consists of 40 questions and lasts 1.5 hours. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Use ping, traceroute and other tools to diagnose faults on a network. * Configure IP on PCs and routers. * Plan IP addresses and subnets. * Analyse IP and TCP packets using an analyser. * Troubleshoot TCP/IP. LINX 1 TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Network engineers. * Prerequisites: None. * Duration 5 days LINX 1 TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * What is TCP/IP? TCP and IP are protocols, 7 layer model, network layers, hardware/software layers, internetworking, protocols, What is IP? What is TCP? The internet, The IAB, RFCs. * Ping and Wireshark Host configuration, IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, ping. Hands on Base configuration. Testing with ping. Analysing packets with Wireshark. * Switches and Wireshark Switches versus hubs, layer 2 forwarding table, flooding, broadcasts. Hands on Building a switched based network. * Configuring network devices Configuration options, console port, putty, telnet. Hands on Configuring switches, telnet. * IP IP packet format, protocol field, TTL, DiffServ, fragments, ICMP. Hands on IP packet analysis. * IP addressing 32 bits, dotted decimal, rules, networks, role of subnet masks, simple subnetting, prefix notation. Broadcasts, special use addresses. Hands on Planning and implementing addressing. * IP and the lower layers ARP, media not supporting ARP. Hands on ARP. * Routing What are routers? What routers do, default gateways, routing and addressing, routing tables, ways to update routing tables. Hands on Building a routed network, traceroute. * Routing protocols IGPs and EGPs, RIP, RIPv2, Why not to use RIP, OSPF, OSPF metrics, convergence, distance vector protocols, link state protocols. Hands on OSPF, analysing routing tables, loopbacks. * Network simulators Network simulators, EVE-NG, GNS3, CML. Hands on Using EVE-NG. * Subnetting Subnetting to the bit level, ranges, how prefixes are used. Hands on Subnetting. * VLANS and IP addressing What are VLANs, tagging, 802.1Q, Inter VLAN routing. Hands on Inter VLAN routing. * TCP and UDP Layer 4, port numbers, client ports, broadcasts multicasts and layer 4, UDP header, TCP header, connections, ACK, sliding windows, options, connection states. Sockets. Hands on Analysing TCP packets. * IPv4 address configuration Private addresses, NAT, NAPT, dynamic addressing, DHCP, link local addresses. Hands on DHCP, NAT. * IPv6 What is IPv6, 128 bit addresses, address formats, IPv6 address allocation, header format, migration, dual stack, tunnelling, NAT64, DNS64. Hands on IPv6 setup troubleshooting. * IPv6 address configuration Static addressing, EUI-64 addresses, IPv6 address order, SLAAC, DHCPv6. Hands on SLAAC. * Applications Clients, servers, HTTP, Email, resource sharing, VoIP, video, terminal emulation, remote desktop. Network management and SNMP. Hands on Servers, TFTP, VoIP packet analysis. * DNS Names and addresses, hosts file, how DNS works. FQDNs, DNS client configuration. Hands on Troubleshooting DNS. * Security Firewalls, firewall architectures, DMZ, how firewalls work, proxy servers, filtering, ACLs, IDS, VPNs, authentication, encryption, tunnels, secure protocols. Hands on Firewalls, SSH * Troubleshooting Methods, tools. Using the 7 layer model. Troubleshooting toolkits. Hands on Fixing the network.