Nail Enhancements (City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate) (16 – 18) — Full-time
Course outline
This qualification is ideal for anyone aged 16-18 who wants to work as a nail technician.
The application of nail enhancements requires high levels of skill, dexterity and care; it’s an art form in itself.
Techniques and products have advanced greatly in recent years and there are many different techniques that can be used to apply a beautiful set of balanced nail enhancements. They can be used to help mask imperfections, help to create a perfect finish and even elongate the nail bed.
This unit covers the techniques you will learn, practice and perfect in order to achieve a high professional standard.
The course covers:
- Application of tip and blending
- Application of gel, acrylic and fibreglass enhancement
- Infilling of the three systems (gel, acrylic and fibreglass enhancement)
- Safe removal of a nail enhancement
- Health and safety
- Communication skills
You will work on real clients and gain a true experience in nail enhancements.
How to apply for this course
Apply online to start in 2023/24.
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Location:
Stoney Street
Nottingham NG1 1NG |
Date:Start: Monday 4th September 2023 |
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Course code: C037484 / Q037485 |
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| Qualification | Level 3 City & Guilds Certificate in Nail Enhancements |
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| Duration | 1 year |
| Level | Level 3 |
| Entry requirements | You must be aged 16-18 and have GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths. All students must undertake and pass a practical dexterity test prior to enrolment to ensure you are suitable for this course. If you are a progressing student, you must have achieved 90% attendance. Please speak to your tutor regarding your progression options. |
| Teaching & assessment | You will be assessed through a combination of practical observations and theory assignments. |
| Progression | Level 2 Beauty Therapy |
| Additional information | You will need to buy a kit and uniform to wear whenever you are at College. Kit and uniform costs are to be confirmed and will be discussed at interview. Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees. If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information. Nottingham College is proud to have been recognised as a Ragdale Hall Spa College of Excellence.  |