Level 2 Diploma in Nail Technology (City & Guilds) | South Bank Colleges
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Is this course for you?

Set yourself up for a successful career as a fully qualified nail technician with the Level 2 Diploma in Nail Technology.

This practical, theory-based course elevates your creative skills and technical knowledge to the next level. Teaching you all the required elements to thrive in the beauty industry, either in a salon setting or as a freelance nail technician.

You will gain expertise in key areas such as providing manicures and pedicures, applying and maintaining nail enhancements of all types, maintaining personal health and well-being, health and safety, and client care.

You will also have the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills, and techniques by learning how to design and apply nail art, how to work on a salon reception and manage bookings, how to upsell and promote products to your clients, and how to display stock to increase sales.

This course can lead to employment as a fully qualified junior nail technician or as a freelance nail technician.

What experience and skills will you gain?

  • how to provide manicure and pedicure treatments
  • to provide and maintain nail enhancement and nail art
  • salon reception duties
  • client care and communication
  • health and safety in the salon
  • how to effectively promote products and service within a salon

You will also have the chance to learn

  • how to provide facial skincare
  • how to provide eyelash and brow treatments
  • stock display to boost sales
  • Campus
    This course will be delivered at Lambeth College - Clapham
  • What do you need to apply?

    To apply, you will need 2 GCSE qualifications at grades A*-D or 9-3, including English Language, or a Level 1 vocational qualification and Level 1 English qualification

  • How will you be assessed?

    You will be continually assessed with a combination of practical assessments (performing treatments and techniques on clients), observations, and portfolio course work.

  • Where can this course take you?

    This course can lead to a thriving career as a fully qualified nail technician, both employed by someone else or working freelance.

    Alternatively, after successfully passing the Level 2 Diploma in Nail Technology you may wish to consider building on your expertise with another Level 2 Qualification, or perhaps a Level 3 Diploma.