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Level 2 Nail Technician Course in Derby

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration156 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. The White Rose School of Beauty and Complementary Therapies lists a fee of £900 if you're not eligible. Contact The White Rose School of Beauty and Complementary Therapies for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Nail Technician Course in Derby. Classes run at The White Rose School of Beauty Derby, daytime in a salon setting. Funding options are available and will be discussed at interview, so fees may or may not apply depending on your circumstances. You'll develop the practical skills and knowledge needed to work as a junior nail technician in a commercial salon. The course runs for 156 hours. Entry is typically via a Level 1 beauty therapy qualification or a skills test and interview.

Who this course is for

This qualification has been specifically designed for learners aged 16 or over, and will develop the knowledge and skills to prepare learners for employment as a junior nail technician. It is also for learners seeking to work in and develop their skills in a commercial setting and can only be delivered by colleges that have or have access to a salon and not a realistic working environment.

Entry requirements

Entry onto this qualification can be via previous attainment of a Level 1 qualification in beauty therapy and/or a successful skills test and interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll prepare and maintain nail tools, equipment, and the work area safely.
  • You'll carry out manicure and pedicure treatments on clients.
  • You'll apply nail enhancements, including gel and acrylic systems.
  • You'll advise clients on nail care and aftercare.
  • You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.
  • You'll develop the professional skills needed to work with paying clients.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a commercial salon setting. Assessment is through observed practical work, where an assessor watches you carry out treatments on clients, and through knowledge assessments that test your understanding of techniques, products, and safety procedures. The VTCT NVQ Diploma is assessed on a competence basis, so you'll need to demonstrate consistent, professional performance across all units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The White Rose School of Beauty Derby will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nail technician: provide manicure, pedicure, and nail enhancement services
  • Junior nail technician: entry-level role in a commercial nail salon
  • Beauty therapist assistant: support treatments in a salon or spa
  • Mobile nail technician: offer nail services on a self-employed basis
  • Salon receptionist with beauty skills: client-facing role using product knowledge

What you could study next

  • VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology: deepen your technical skills and take on more advanced nail treatments.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: broaden your range into skincare, waxing, and other treatments.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: a route toward senior therapist and management roles in salons and spas.
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