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Nail Technology Level 3 Full-time (FBEA)
Barnsley College
Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AX
Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Barnsley College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Course Summary
This course will give you the skills you need to work in a salon or become a self-employed Nail Technician.
The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills as a Nail Technician.
Nail Technicians help people look after and improve the general health, care and appearance of their nails. Typically, they are found working within beauty salons or nail bars. However, many Nail Technicians also work on a self-employed basis, travelling to client’s houses to perform a range of treatments.
This study programme offers you the employability skills required to work as a professional Nail Technician. You will gain advanced specialist training in nail techniques and develop good communication and interpersonal skills.
Course Details
- Enhancing and maintaining nails using UV gel, liquid and powder
- Finish overlays using electric files
- Creating and apply nail art
- Business practice
- Anatomy and physiology
- Chemistry of nail products
- Enhancing nails using electrical files
How will it be delivered and assessed?
There will be continuous assessment of practical work, both on and off the job, oral questions relating to practical work and written questions. You will also be required to maintain and submit a portfolio of evidence of work produced. Assessments are based on the ability to do the job.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of a Level 2 in Beauty Therapy or Level 2 in Nail Servcies.
Equipment required
You will be required to purchase a uniform, nail kit, manicure kit and text book. All kits are compulsory to attend and achieve the qualification. Further information will be provided at the interview.
Your next steps...
Progress to other programmes in College
Work as a nail technician
Additional information
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