This is a vocational qualification and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a nail technician including, mandatory units covering the following:

• providing manicures and pedicures
• applying and maintaining gel, Fibreglass and acrylic nail enhancements
• maintaining personal health and well-being
• health and safety 
• client care

You will also have the opportunity to further develop your understanding and skills by selecting a number of optional specialist units which include:

• designing and applying nail art including 3D nail art
• enhancing nails with electric files
• promoting products and displaying stock to promote sales

The structure of this qualification provides you with the flexibility to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills required to become a nail technician.
This course also includes practical assessments and online exams as part of the qualification.

Additionally, learners are also required to purchase:

• uniform
• Level 3 Nail Technology kit
• e-file

Teaching on the course will have a blended learning approach and will require you to access Microsoft Teams and attend onsite practical assessments and practical delivery.

Course Fee: £150.00

Exam Fee: £119.00

Part-time enrolment fee: £40.00

Entry onto this qualification can be via previous attainment of a Level 2 qualification in Beauty Therapy/Nail Technology and/or a successful skills test and interview. 

• The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
• Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
• Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
• Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
• All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
• Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
• Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.