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Free Level 2 Nail Technician Course in Stoke-on-Trent

CostFREE
Duration32 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start22 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Nail Technician Course in Stoke-on-Trent. Evening nail technician classes run at Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus, part-time over 32 weeks.

The course covers manicure and pedicure treatments, nail art, and the skills needed to work in a specialist nail salon. You'll build practical technique alongside the underpinning knowledge that employers expect. Entry requires four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, ideally including English and Maths, or a full Level 1 Diploma.

You'll finish with a VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Nail Technology.

Who this course is for

The nail industry has increasingly become separate to beauty therapy as specialist nail salons become commonplace in the high street. The VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Nail Treatments is a specialist vocationally related qualification which will develop the basic knowledge, skills and competencies that you need to work as a manicurist or pedicurist and is the minimum standard required to work effectively. This qualification enables you to provide treatments for relaxation and improving the condit

Entry requirements

4 GCSE's at Grade 3, ideally including English and Maths. Full Level 1 Diploma.

What you will learn

  • You'll carry out manicure treatments, including nail shaping and cuticle care.
  • You'll carry out pedicure treatments to improve the condition of feet and nails.
  • You'll apply nail art and decorative finishes.
  • You'll learn the anatomy of the hand, foot, and nail structure.
  • You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.
  • You'll consult with clients and adapt treatments to their needs.
  • You'll use professional tools and products correctly and safely.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment. Assessment includes observed practical treatments and written or oral questions to test your knowledge. You'll be assessed on real clients or models to demonstrate competence in each treatment area.

What you will need to bring

Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nail technician, working in a specialist nail salon or mobile setting.
  • Manicurist, providing hand and nail treatments in a salon.
  • Pedicurist, providing foot and nail treatments for clients.
  • Beauty therapist, though this role typically requires a broader beauty qualification at Level 2 or above.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology, for advanced techniques and salon management skills.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy, broadens your treatments to include skin, waxing, and massage.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy, a step toward senior therapist or management roles in a salon.
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