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Level 2 Manicure Course in Northampton

Cost£192.00
Duration3 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Oct 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Manicure Course in Northampton. Classes run at Northampton College Lower Mounts, in the evenings from 5.45pm to 8.45pm. The course takes around 3 months part-time, so you can fit your manicure classes around work or other commitments. You'll cover manicure techniques, relevant anatomy and physiology, health and safety procedures, and appropriate legislation. Practical work is central to the course. You'll practise on fellow students first, then work on external clients. There's also a small amount of online study and around three hours of home study and practice each week.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for you if you have an interest in manicure treatments wishing to gain a Level 2 qualification in manicure.

Entry requirements

You should be well groomed, motivated and be able to communicate at all levels. You should be dexterous and well-coordinated. You will also need basic computer skills

Students to receive advice and guidance via phone or email with either Nicky Maycock or Lindsay Curson before enrolment can take place.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to perform manicure treatments to a professional standard.
  • You'll study the anatomy and physiology relevant to manicure, including the structure of nails, skin, and hands.
  • You'll apply health and safety procedures and relevant legislation in a salon setting.
  • You'll carry out client consultations and design treatment plans.
  • You'll develop the practical dexterity and technique needed to work on real clients.

How you will learn

Teaching is classroom-based with a strong focus on practical work. You'll be assessed through written assignments and tests, practical observations, oral questions, and a portfolio of evidence. Health and safety is covered as a separate unit before you move on to the manicure unit. You'll practise on fellow students first, then be assessed working on external clients who pay for their treatment.

What you will need to bring

A uniform (approximately £31) and a kit (approximately £115) are required for this course. These are additional costs on top of the course fee. Northampton College Lower Mounts will confirm exactly what to bring before you start. You'll also need basic computer skills for the online study element.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nail technician. Work in a salon providing manicure treatments.
  • Beauty therapist assistant. Support qualified therapists in a salon or spa.
  • Mobile nail technician. Offer manicure services to clients at home.
  • Salon receptionist. Entry-level role using your knowledge of treatments and client care.

What you could study next

A Level 2 Manicure qualification is a starting point in the beauty sector. You could progress to a broader Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy, which covers a wider range of treatments and strengthens your employability in salons and spas. From there, a Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy opens the door to more advanced treatments and supervisory roles.

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