Artificial Nail Structures

Do you want a job as a nail technician, providing acrylic nail, gel nail and fibreglass nail treatments? If so, this City & Guilds qualification in Artificial Nail Structures at City College Plymouth will get you qualified in just four months! You will learn the advanced techniques in acrylic, gel and fibreglass application. In order to practice and perform these treatments you will need to purchase a uniform and kit and when you finish the course you will be fully equipped to either start your own nail business or start work in a local beauty salon or nail bar. You could also progress to a level 3 Apprenticeship in Nail Technologies.

Within this course you will cover the practical and theory, related to nail enhancement. You will learn the techniques of acrylic, gel and fibreglass systems to enable you to create full sets and the rebalancing of nail enhancements.

A recognised level 2 qualification in manicure and pedicure or up-to-date industry experience is desirable, but not essential, in order to begin this course.

Continual theoretical and practical assessments will take place with final practical assessments for each system. Examinations will be online or by written assignment.

On completion of this course you will be well equipped to work as a nail technician in a salon or on board a cruise liner. You may also consider a level 3 Apprenticeship in Nail Services.