Course Overview
Become a professional nail technician with this part-time course designed to give you the practical skills and underpinning knowledge needed to begin your career. You will develop core manicure/pedicure and artificial nail techniques while building an understanding of health and safety, client consultation and basic business practice. Successful completion supports progression into employment or other higher level nail qualifications.
Day and time: To be confirmed
Start date: September 2026
Duration: One year, part-time (evening)
Who is this course for?
– Adults aged 18 or over with an interest in nail treatments and beauty therapy
– Learners looking to gain a professional qualification in nail services
– Those aiming to work as a nail technician or progress to higher-level nail qualifications
What you will learn
– Nail anatomy, structure and growth, including skin and nail diseases and disorders
– Manicure/pedicure techniques, including client consultation and homecare advice
– Artificial nail techniques such as tip application, blending and acrylics
On completion, you will gain a recognised Level 2 qualification that enables you to work as a fully insured professional nail technician.
