Nail Technology - Level 3 Diploma

This Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in; how to provide manicure and pedicure treatments and how to apply and maintain nail enhancements.

The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills in beauty therapy to a high level of occupational ability, to enable you to perform your salon services.

You will have the opportunity to choose from the following practical units, the application of:

• Airbrush designs for nails
• Enhancing nails using electrical files
• Application and design of nail art
• How to display retail stock to promote sales in the salon
• How to promote both products and services to salon clients

Underpinning this qualification, you will develop a knowledge of:

• Health and safety practices in a salon environment
• How to promote client care and communication in beauty-related industries
• How to maintain personal health and well-being when working with nail technology

You will need:

• A Level 2 qualification in either Nail or Beauty Therapy

• Assignments
• Online tests
• Practical assessments
• Portfolios

Adults - Level 3

If you will be aged 19 to 23 prior to the start date of your course, and do not already have a full Level 3 qualification, you may be eligible for a Level 3 entitlement, in which case your study with us will be free. If you are older, or already have a Level 3, we have many other Level 3 courses that are also free to study. Otherwise, you will have to pay the fees yourself or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

This qualification may lead directly to employment in the Beauty Therapy industry as a nail technician or progress onto Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy courses.