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Level 2 Nail Technician Course in Harrogate

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 Harrogate. Classes run at White Rose School of Beauty Harrogate, during the day with flexible attendance. Various funding options are available and will be discussed at interview, so the cost will depend on your circumstances. You'll develop the practical knowledge and skills needed to work as a junior nail technician in a commercial salon setting. The course runs for 156 hours in total. 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 learn to prepare and maintain a safe, hygienic nail services environment.
  • You'll develop skills in manicure and pedicure treatments.
  • You'll practise nail art and nail enhancement techniques.
  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and assess nail condition.
  • You'll understand the anatomy and physiology relevant to nail services.
  • You'll develop the professional skills needed to work in a commercial salon.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment at White Rose School of Beauty Harrogate. Assessment combines observed practical work, where an assessor watches you carry out treatments, with knowledge-based tasks. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the qualification.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nail technician. Work in a salon providing nail treatments.
  • Junior nail technician. Entry-level role in a commercial nail or beauty salon.
  • Mobile nail technician. Self-employed, visiting clients at home.
  • Beauty salon assistant. Supporting therapists across a range of treatments.
  • Nail bar technician. Specialist nail bar or spa environment.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology (VTCT) - deepens technical skills and prepares you for senior or specialist roles.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy - broadens your range of treatments and opens more salon roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy - a route toward senior therapist positions and salon management.
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