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Free Level 3 Nail Technician Course in Barnsley – Barnsley College – Evening

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Nail Technology Studies Course in Barnsley. Evening nail technology studies classes run at Barnsley College, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll need an NVQ Level 2 in Nail Services to join, and an interview is part of the enrolment process. Over one year part-time, you'll develop specialist skills across gel, acrylic, wraps, nail art, airbrushing, and electric files. This level 3 nail technology studies qualification takes you beyond the basics and into advanced creative nail services.

Who this course is for

This course is for you if you wish to further enhance your Level 2 skills and become a Specialist Nails Technician within the Creative Nail Services Industry . A brief course outline is as follow: Working as part of a team. Retailing. Promote a variety of activities. Gel. Liquid and powder (using an acrylic nail system). Wraps. Advanced nail art. Airbrushing. Electric files. On successful completion of this course you may progress on to other programmes in College or work as a nail technician. Studying Hair and Beauty at Barnsley College will enable you to develop skills for a range of careers such as: Barber, Beauty Consultant, Hairstylist, Nail Technician, Salon Manager, Spa Therapist. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding lessons to allow you to achieve, succeed and progress into new and exciting destinations. You will participate in enrichment industry week - an opportunity to 'try something new'. Professionals from Dermalogica, Wella and Steiner are invited in to college to demonstrate, train and inspire students. You will take part in external competitions such as World Skills allowing exciting opportunities to compete nationally and internationally. The annual Alternative Image hair and beauty show gives you a chance to work together with students to create a professional innovative production to showcase their skills. Lots of our students participate in community volunteering events.

Entry requirements

NVQ Level 2 Nail Services. Students will normally take part in an interview prior to being enrolled on the programme.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply gel nail systems to a professional standard.
  • You'll work with liquid and powder acrylic nail systems.
  • You'll use wrap techniques for nail extensions and overlays.
  • You'll create advanced nail art designs.
  • You'll use airbrushing equipment for nail decoration.
  • You'll operate electric files safely and accurately.
  • You'll develop retail skills relevant to a salon environment.
  • You'll practise promoting services and working as part of a team.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a classroom setting at Barnsley College. Assessment includes practical demonstrations of nail techniques alongside any underpinning knowledge requirements set by VTCT. An interview takes place before enrolment to confirm the course is the right fit for your current level.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Barnsley College 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 technician.
  • Salon manager. Progress into management with experience.
  • Self-employed nail artist. Run your own nail business from a home studio or chair rental.
  • Beauty therapist (nails specialist). Offer nail services within a broader beauty therapy role.
  • Nail educator or trainer. Teach nail techniques once you have industry experience.

What you could study next

With a VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology Studies, you could move into self-employment or a senior salon role. For broader beauty qualifications, a Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy covers complementary skills. If you want to teach, a Level 3 Award in Education and Training is a recognised route into delivering nail or beauty courses.

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