Free Level 2 Nail Services Course in Widnes. Classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus. You'll study full-time during the day, covering manicure, pedicure, nail enhancements, gel polish, and nail art. Practical sessions take place in the college's industry salons, where you'll work on real clients. You'll also study anatomy, physiology, and customer care. The course runs for one year. Entry requirements are based on your GCSE results and a course interview.
Who this course is for
Aimed at School Leavers. This qualification is designed to develop your skills for a career as a nail technician. Through demonstrations and practical experience working on clients in the college industry salons, you will learn the various techniques of manicure, pedicure, nail enhancement , gel polish, and nail art services. Your practical skills will be combined with the study of anatomy and physiology and customer care.
Entry requirements
Specific course entry criteria alongside your GCSE results will determine the level you start at. Specific grades are required in certain subjects. Find out about the individual entry requirements and level in the course information on the college website or at your interview.
What you will learn
You'll learn manicure and pedicure techniques to a professional standard.
You'll practise nail enhancement application, including artificial nail systems.
You'll develop gel polish application and removal skills.
You'll create nail art designs using a range of techniques.
You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to nail and hand care.
You'll learn how to deliver customer care in a salon environment.
You'll gain experience working on clients in a college salon setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through tutor demonstrations and hands-on practical sessions in the college's industry salons, working on clients. Classroom study covers the underpinning theory, including anatomy, physiology, and customer care. Assessment combines practical observation of your skills and knowledge-based elements tied to the NVQ Diploma units.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Riverside College Kingsway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nail technician. Work in a salon offering manicure, pedicure, and nail art.
Mobile nail technician. Provide nail services at clients' homes.
Beauty therapist assistant. Support therapists in a salon or spa.
Salon receptionist. Client-facing role using your customer care skills.
Self-employed nail artist. Run your own nail services business.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services. Deepen your technical skills and take on more complex treatments.
Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy. Broaden into waxing, facials, and body treatments alongside your nail services qualification.
Level 3 Diploma in Salon Management. If you want to move into running or managing a salon.
