Throughout this qualification you will develop your knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology, health and safety, client care and nail products and equipment.
During the course you will work within a realistic working environment to develop a range of technical skills, enabling you to provide a variety of nail enhancement treatments using different techniques. You will also develop interpersonal skills that will assist you to communicate effectively with clients.
This course will start in September and will take one year to complete.
The course takes place at St Helens College, Town Centre Campus, Water Street, St Helens, WA0 1PP.
This is a vocational qualification and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a nail technician.
The course covers the following mandatory units:
You will also have the opportunity to further develop your understanding and skills by selecting a number of optional specialist units, which include:
The structure of this qualification provides you with the flexibility to develop your knowledge, understanding, and skills required to become a nail technician.
The course fee is £3,345.
You may be eligible for funding depending on your personal circumstances and subject to a fee assessment during the enrolment process.
If you are aged 19 or over, you could also choose to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover your course fees enabling you to study now, pay later. Loan eligibility isn’t dependent on income or employment status and there is no credit check. Loan repayments don’t start until you have finished your course and earn over £25,000 per year. For further details, please visit our financial support pages.
There are also a number of payment options including an interest-free payment plan with a monthly direct debit payment.
This qualification will prepare you for employment as a nail technician. You will also be eligible to join a professional association and gain insurance as a nail technician.
Career opportunities as a nail technician exist in a variety of contexts, including:
You may also wish to progress on to a further qualification, such as the Level 4 Diploma in Salon Management.
As part of this programme you are required to wear a uniform. There is also a kit required to complete your assessments which can be purchased from a recommended supplier. You may be eligible for financial support to cover these costs.
£18k - £26k
£15k - £50k
£18k - £48k
£19k - £30k
£14k - £24k
£13k - £20k
