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Level 2 Nail Services Course in Darlington

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free for 16 to 18 year olds. Darlington College lists a fee of £2,369 for adults. Contact Darlington College for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Nail Services Course in Darlington. Classes run at Darlington College, full-time during the day. You'll cover nail extension application and maintenance, nail art techniques including striping and dotting, and the skills and knowledge needed to work professionally in nail services. The course runs from September to June, lasting around 34 weeks. Entry is desirable with 4 GCSEs at grade D or above (including English and maths), or a Level 1 qualification; all suitable applicants are invited for interview before a place is offered.

Who this course is for

This course is perfect for school leavers who would like to begin a career in Nail services. The course will begin in September and end in June. This course is a specialist vocationally related qualification which will enable learners to gain the skills, knowledge and understanding required in order to perform basic techniques in various nail services, such as the application and maintenance of nail extensions. You will also learn basic techniques in nail art such as sriping, dotting and hand painting. Learners will be able to gain the skills, knowledge and understanding in order to perform professional nail treatments for clients. The course will also provide you with an excellent foundation to enable you to progress on to our Level 3 Nail Services Programme.

As an additionality to the course there will be a makeup element, you will learn basic makeup techniques to enable you to create social media content. This is an essential skill to learn for prospective employers and also if you would like to own your own business in the future.

To develop your employability opportunities there is the option to attend enrichment classes, for example: Spray Tan Courses, Lash extension Courses. These may focus upon additional qualifications, industrial updating and career preparation.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at 3 points or D grade and above is desirable, including English and maths, or a Level 1 qualification.

We will request a school or college report and all potentially suitable applicants will be invited for interview before being offered a place.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply and maintain nail extensions using professional techniques.
  • You'll practise nail art methods including striping, dotting, and hand designs.
  • You'll develop the knowledge behind safe and hygienic nail service practices.
  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and assess their nail care needs.
  • You'll build skills in preparing, treating, and finishing nails to a professional standard.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon-style classroom environment at Darlington College. Assessment for this City and Guilds NVQ Diploma is competence-based, meaning you'll be observed carrying out nail services and assessed on your practical skills and underpinning knowledge throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Darlington College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nail technician: apply and maintain nails in a salon setting.
  • Nail artist: specialise in creative nail art and designs.
  • Mobile nail technician: offer nail services at clients' homes.
  • Beauty salon assistant: support wider beauty treatments alongside nail services.
  • Self-employed nail technician: run your own nail services business.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services (City and Guilds): deepens your technical skills and prepares you for senior or specialist roles.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: broadens your offer into skincare, waxing, and other treatments, making you more versatile in a salon.
  • Self-employment and business skills courses: useful if you plan to work for yourself as a nail technician.
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