Level 2 Certificate in Nail Treatments
This course covers manicure and pedicure techniques, health and safety, client care, and relevant legislation, preparing you for further studies or employment as a manicurist or for setting up your own mobile business.
Course Overview
- Start Date
- 24 Sep 2025
- Duration
- 12 Weeks
- Mode of Study
- Part-Time
- Location
- Graduate Salon
- Days
- Wed
- Time
- 17:30 – 21:30
Course overview
Throughout this course, you will explore various techniques to change, extend and maintain nail aesthetics using acrylic-based products. Highlighting theory and practice, you will study health and safety protocols, effective client communication, and the foundational principles behind nail enhancements.
What will I do?
The units you will study are likely to include:
- Manicure and Pedicure techniques, including relevant anatomy and physiology
- Health and safety procedures
- Client care and communication
- Appropriate legislation
During your time at College, the emphasis will be placed on practical aspects of the course. You also need time to study, practice at home and revise for exams, assignments and homework. Please be aware that you will be expected to set aside a minimum of three hours per week to study and practice at home.
Initially, students will work on each other. They will be assessed on external clients. Students should be prepared to allow other students to practice on them.
What’s next?
On completion, you may be interested in Cosmetic Make-Up, Indian Head Massage or Swedish Massage Techniques. Your tutor will discuss progression routes with you.
Alternatively, you could seek employment as a Manicurist in a spa or set up your own mobile business.
Is it for me?
If you enjoy using your skills help people feel better about themselves, and if you’re interested in manicure treatments while aiming to achieve a Level 2 qualification, then this course is ideal for you. Working in the beauty industry can be incredibly rewarding as you contribute to people’s well-being and self-esteem. Whether it’s providing relaxation or preparing someone for a special occasion, you have the opportunity to positively impact both their appearance and their mood. Success in this field requires professionalism and ongoing skill development, alongside a genuine passion for beauty therapy.
Entry requirements
As the course includes written tests and course work, you will be expected to demonstrate a good understanding of the English language at the interview.
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Level 2 Certificate in Nail Treatments
(0144B-1/1)- Start Date
- 24 Sep 2025
- End Date
- 17 Dec 2025
- Days
- Wed
- Time
- 17:30 – 21:30
- Duration
- 12 Weeks
- Location
- Graduate Salon
Fees- 19 – 23
- £941
- 24+
- £941
- Overseas
- £941
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