Free Level 3 Nail Technician Course in Islington. Classes run at Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus, part-time during the day. This free nail technician course runs over 43 weeks and builds on your existing Level 2 Nail or Beauty Therapy qualification. You'll develop advanced practical skills in manicure and pedicure treatments, nail enhancements, nail art, and airbrush design. The course also covers health and safety, client care, and retail promotion in a salon setting.
Who this course is for
This Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in; how to provide manicure and pedicure treatments and how to apply and maintain nail enhancements.
Entry requirements
You will need:A Level 2 qualification in either Nail or Beauty Therapy
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in providing manicure and pedicure treatments to a professional standard.
You'll learn how to apply and maintain nail enhancements.
You'll practise airbrush designs for nails.
You'll use electric files to enhance nails.
You'll apply and create nail art designs.
You'll learn how to display retail stock and promote products and services to salon clients.
You'll understand health and safety practices in a salon environment.
You'll develop knowledge of client care, communication, and personal wellbeing when working in nail technology.
How you will learn
You'll be assessed through a combination of assignments, online tests, practical assessments, and portfolios. Practical sessions take place in a salon-style environment at the campus. You'll build a portfolio of work that demonstrates your skills across the units you study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nail Technician. Work in a salon or as a mobile nail tech.
Beauty Therapist. Offer a broader range of beauty treatments.
Salon Manager. Oversee day-to-day salon operations.
Self-employed Nail Artist. Run your own nail business from home or mobile.
Nail Educator or Demonstrator. Teach nail techniques for a brand or college.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. Lets you teach beauty and nail subjects in colleges or training centres.
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy. Broadens your skills across a wider range of beauty treatments.
NVQ Level 3 in Hairdressing. Adds hairdressing to your salon skill set, useful for salon managers and multi-skilled stylists.
