Nail Technology (Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma)

This course will provide you with a range of specialist technical practical skills and knowledge which will equip you for employment within the nail industry.

On this course you will:

• Enhance and maintain nails using light cured gel, hard gels, liquid and powder nail enhancement systems, manicure and pedicure
• Study the chemistry of nail products
• Create and apply nail art
• Learn about the anatomy and physiology for hands and feet
• Create a moodboard, look book and industry portfolio
• Gain knowledge and skills to develop a business plan and understand the market and other business components.
• Develop retail skills and how to promote services and products to clients to expand on their earning potential.
• Attend professional workshops and have the opportunity to gain additional qualifications within the industry

This qualification is assessed at the end of the academic year by an externally set final practical experience.

This course is ideal if you want to specialise as a nail technician within the industry.

Future Steps: Achievement of this qualification demonstrates to an employer that you have advanced skills and knowledge necessary to be employed as a senior nail technician in a beauty clinic, nail bar, cruise ships, media, product or manufacturing company. Alternatively, learners could progress to a Level 4 Diploma in Management.

You will need a grade 4 in GCSE English, plus you must have successfully completed a Level 2 Beauty or Nail course.

There are five fully equipped beauty salons and four hairdressing salons. A Learning Resource Centre is on each college site and media production facilities at the Centre for Creative Industries.