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Level 2 Nail Technician Course in Newport

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration39 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact HTP Apprenticeship College for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Nail Technology Enhancement Course in Newport. Classes run at HTP Apprenticeship College Riverbank Campus, full-time during the day. Government funding may be available for some learners, so fees may or may not apply depending on your circumstances. The course runs from September to July, around 39 weeks in total. You'll learn how to apply nail enhancements, create nail art, carry out manicure and pedicure treatments, and deliver great client care. Training takes place in the classroom and in an on-site nail salon. There are no formal entry requirements.

Who this course is for

The Level 2 Diploma in Nail Technology Enhancement provides learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to start a career as a Nail Technician. You will apply artificial nails, create nail art, and learn to promote your services and give customers a great experience. The course is ideal for learners coming straight from school who wish to seek a career in this exciting industry.

Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply and maintain artificial nail enhancements
  • You'll create nail art designs based on a theme
  • You'll carry out manicure and pedicure treatments
  • You'll provide eyelash and brow treatments and facial skin care
  • You'll handle salon reception duties and promote products and services to clients
  • You'll follow health and safety practices in a salon environment
  • You'll communicate with clients and deliver a positive customer experience
  • You'll display stock to support sales in a salon

How you will learn

Training takes place in a classroom and in an on-site nail salon. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence and practical observations. You'll build your portfolio as you progress through the course, and assessors will observe you carrying out treatments directly. Maths and English can be studied alongside the main qualification, at Entry Level, Level 1, or Level 2, depending on your starting point.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. HTP Apprenticeship College Riverbank Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nail technician: apply enhancements, nail art, and treatments in a salon
  • Manicurist: specialist manicure and pedicure services
  • Beauty therapist assistant: support therapists across a range of treatments
  • Salon receptionist: client bookings, product promotion, and front-of-house duties
  • Self-employed nail technician: mobile or home-based nail services

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: broadens your treatments and opens senior salon roles
  • Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology: deepens specialist nail skills for advanced practice
  • Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: if you want to work across hair and beauty

Completing this nail technology enhancement qualification also gives you a foundation to work toward business qualifications if you plan to run your own salon.

Apply on htp.ac.uk →Check if you're eligible
Apply now →Check if you're eligible

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