Nail Technologies
Course Code: NTS2C
Level: 2
Subject area: Hair & Beauty
Awarding body: VTCT
Qualification: Certificate
Course type: Full-time
Time of Day: Daytime
Duration: One year
When you'll study: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9.00am - 5.00pm
This qualification has been specifically designed to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills to prepare you for employment as a junior nail technician. You will have your nail services skills assessed in a real or realistic working environment.
This qualification includes all the required elements to work effectively as a nail technician including: providing and maintaining nail enhancements, manicure treatments, health and safety and client care.
You will also develop your understanding and skills by selecting a number of optional specialist units which include: pedicure treatments and nail art. This qualification structure provides you with the flexibility to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills required depending upon your designated career pathway as a junior nail technician.
- Following Health & Safety Practice in the salon.
- Client care & communication.
- Provide manicure treatments.
- Provide pedicure treatments.
- Provide & maintain nail enhancements.
Additional units:
- Provide nail art treatments.
- Design and apply Mendhi (Henna).
- Apply LED Gel Polish.
There are no specific entry requirements for this course.
Methods of assessment include:
- Practical observations
- Written assignments
- External examinations
Career opportunities exist in a variety of contexts as a junior nail technician, including:
- commercial nail salon
- retail concession ‘nail bar’
- independent/self-employed/mobile/home-based settings.
Whilst this qualification’s primary purpose is to prepare you for employment as a junior nail technician, you may choose to develop their skills further by undertaking Technical Level qualifications at Level 3, including:
- VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services (QCF)
- VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology Studies (QCF)
Fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2018/19 (August 2018 – July 2019). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2019/20.
If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course. (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding.)
Course Code: NTS2C
Course Fees
A Full Course Fee: £750
B Reduced Course Fee (for eligible students): £0
C Ancillary course costs (ie books and equipment): £50
D Advanced Learner Loan Fee: Not applicable to this course
| How old are you? | How much will you pay? |
|---|---|
| 16 - 18 | |
| 19 - 23 | (Note: If you do not have a level 2 qualification, this course may be free). |
| 24+ |
Please note fees are quoted for one year only.