Level 2 Gel Nail Techniques Course in Gateshead

Cost£36.00
Duration1 day
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

About this course

Level 2 LED Gel Polish Techniques Award Course in Gateshead. Classes run at Gateshead College Baltic Campus, in a single daytime session. This led gel polish techniques award course covers how to safely prepare nails and apply a range of coloured gel polishes cured by LED light. You'll work on each other during the session, so you experience the treatment as well as practise it. Gel polish applied this way can last up to three weeks. The course runs in one day, making it easy to fit around other commitments.

Who this course is for

Gel polishes provide long lasting colour and shine and are cured by LED light that strengthens the polish and can also last up to 3 weeks.

This half day course will guide you on how to safely prepare and provide Gel polish applications using a range of coloured gel polishes supplied by Ink London.

You will also get to experience the treatment as you will be working on each other.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to safely prepare nails before a gel polish application.
  • You'll apply a range of coloured gel polishes using LED curing techniques.
  • You'll understand how LED light strengthens and sets gel polish.
  • You'll experience the treatment first-hand by working on each other.
  • You'll follow correct health and safety practices throughout the application process.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical work in the classroom. The session is practical throughout, with you and your fellow learners working on each other to apply and cure gel polish. Your tutor will guide you through preparation, application, and finishing techniques. Assessment is based on your practical performance during the session.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials, including the Ink London gel polishes used during the session. Gateshead College Baltic Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nail Technician: apply gel, acrylic, and nail art in a salon setting.
  • Mobile Nail Technician: offer gel polish treatments at clients' homes.
  • Beauty Salon Assistant: support therapists and build your nail skills on the job.
  • Self-employed Nail Artist: run your own nail business from a home studio.

What you could study next

After completing this led gel polish techniques award qualification, you could build on your skills with further nail treatments. Options include a Level 2 Diploma in Nail Technology, which covers a wider range of services such as acrylic nails and nail art. From there, a Level 3 qualification in Beauty Therapy or Nail Technology can open doors to senior salon roles or self-employment.

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