Professional Nail Technology Award – Level 2

Level: 2 | Duration: 16 weeks | Start Date: 30/01/25
Details: Thursday, 6pm – 9pm

What is this course about?
This course is suitable for those who wish to expand their manicure, pedicure and nail art qualifications to gain a nail technology qualification. This course will allow you to develop practical skills within our nail studio on the application and removal of artificial nails using different systems.

What will I learn on this course? 

• Health and safety
• Client consultation and customer care
• Application of artificial nails using different systems
• Safe removal of artificial nails
• Infills

Why choose Riverside College for this course?

• 100% pass rates
• One of the top Colleges in the country for success rates
• A Centre of Excellence for Nails & Beauty
• Highly experienced tutors who have worked in the hairdressing industry
• Winners of national nails competitions
• Outstanding reviews from awarding body examiners

How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed throughout your course by practical observation and your theoretical understanding will be assessed through the completion of an assignment/tests. You will be required to complete a portfolio of evidence which may include photographic evidence.

*Please note: You may be required to attend an assessment day/evening if you are selected by the awarding body, external verifier – failure to attend could lead to your certificate being withheld until you are seen be the external verifier

What are the Entry Requirements?
Beauty Therapy Level 2 qualification or Stage 1 of the Nail Technician course or a recognised manicure/pedicure qualification or have experience of working as a nail technician. In addition, you must be working at Level 1 in English on our college assessment or GCSE minimum grade D/3 or Level 1 English qualification (including reading and writing).

Course Cost: £250 (TBC)

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Are there any more costs associated with this course?
You will require a professional NSI artificial nails kit £95.00 and a tunic (if required) £25.00 (costs subject to change for 2023). You will also need black trousers, black low-heeled shoes. You will have to provide a lever arch file etc. for your course work and photographic evidence is required for practical assessments. We will advise you of where and when to purchase your kit when you enrol onto the course.

What will this course lead on to?
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to progress onto the Level 3 Artificial Nail course, a Beauty or Makeup Level 2 qualification. You may wish to pursue a career as a nail technician in a beauty salon, nail bar or become self-employed.