Make Up & Nail Services
About this course
This full-time course is delivered over three days per week, including one late evening and occasional Saturdays to support practical learning. Learners will work towards achieving an NVQ qualification in Cosmetic Make-up and Nail Technology.
The course is suitable for all learners and is primarily aimed at 16–19-year-olds who are passionate about the beauty industry and aspire to progress into careers as professional make-up artists and/or nail technicians. It provides an exciting opportunity to develop industry-relevant skills, creativity, and confidence in a supportive learning environment.
What you will study
During this course, you will study eyebrow shaping, tinting, lash tinting, and brow hair removal techniques. You will also learn makeup theory and professional application methods, creating three core looks: day, evening, and special occasion. You will carry out Manicures and Acrylic nail application, learning tip applicationa and acrylic gel.
Course fees
Salon Fees: £30.00
Facilities
The course allows you to train in our excellent, industry-standard facilities, alongside salon-based work placements that provide valuable real-world experience.
Entry requirements
3 GCSEs Grades A* - D including English Language (or equivalent). Satisfactory reference from Course Tutor. Alternatively, successful achievement of Level 1 and satisfactory reference. Satisfactory reference from School or College to indicate good behaviour, attendance and progress.
Important points
- 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.
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I really enjoyed my time studying at Cardiff and Vale College, it’s definitely helped me to get to where I wanted to be. I began on the Level 2 Beauty Therapy course and then progressed to the Level 3 Beauty and Spa Therapy. I then returned to do Level 4 Advanced Aesthetics. It was so great learning and getting valuable work experience in a real-life salon. The tutors were amazing, they were really helpful and supportive the whole way through. A real highlight for me was competing in the WorldSkills Competition and taking second place. Since leaving, I have set up my own salon, where I offer a range of different treatments. Next year I’ll be taking on a nail technician and a beauty therapist to help grow the business and offer even more services to my clients.
Career prospects & further study
£7.7billion
This course can lead directly to owning your own business, working within a salon, or pursuing a career as a mobile nail technician or professional make-up artist. Learners may also choose to continue their professional development by progressing to further qualifications such as Hair and Media Make-up or Level 2 Hairdressing.