Nail Technology City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate - City of Wolverhampton College

Nail Technology City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate

Nail Technology City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate

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Nail Technology City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate

If you're interested in nails and want an exciting career in the beauty industry this course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to become a qualified nail technician and provide nail enhancement treatments to clients.

For the first 10 weeks of the programme you will complete the Manicure Level 2 qualification which will teach you all aspects of manicure - including the structure of the nail, fling, shaping and cuticle treatment to prepare the nails for a manicure, how to apply nail varnish and carry out a French manicure - as well as how to apply nourishing treatments and perform a hand and lower arm massage.

Following this you will go onto complete the Nail Technology Level 2 qualification, teaching you a broad range of skills including gel nail enhancements.

You will also gain additional skills in customer service, client communication, health and safety in the salon, and the promotion of products and services, all of which are transferable across the beauty sector and will be invaluable whichever area of the industry you decide to work in.

Please note: You will be required to bring clients into the salon to enable you to complete your assessments and will be expected to purchase your own nail kit (costing approximately £150), and college-branded uniform (costing approximately £50). Order forms will be provided before the start of the course and fnancial support may be available to help with these costs.    

Also, if you earn less than £30,000 per year and aged 19 or over, you could study this course for FREE! 

To access this course you are required to:

  • Have three or more GCSEs at grade 3/4 or above including English and/or Maths
  • Perform a trade test and carry out a hand massage or file and polish nails so that tutors can determine your level of knowledge and determine that the course is the right one for you.
  • Purchase a beauty kit and college-branded uniform (details will be provided at enrolment)

 

During this course you will learn:

  • Maintenance and care procedures for the nails and skin of the hands
  • The application of colour to the nails on the hands
  • French manicure technique
  • Single layer varnishing
  • Multi-layer varnishing
  • Paraffin wax and warm oil treatments for nourishment
  • The study of the structure of the nail
  • Contra-indications to manicure
  • Client consultation techniques
  • Provide and maintain nail enhancements
  • Demonstrate client care and communication skills
  • Promote products and services to clients in a salon
  • Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon

By studying this course you will:

  • Provide manicure treatments
  • Learn how to work in the beauty industry
  • Learn how to prepare, apply and maintain gel/acrylic nail extensions
  • Develop confidence in dealing with a wide range of clients
  • Improve your communication and customer service skills
  • Gain knowledge and experience of working as part of a team in a commercial salon
  • Develop your understanding of health and safety in the industry
  • Promoting products and services

You will be assessed throughout the course in the following ways:

  • Observation of practical work with clients and continuous assessment of practical tasks
  • Assignments
  • Multiple-choice online tests to assess your knowledge and understanding
  • Production of a portfolio of evidence

The skills you will learn from this course will enable you to:

  • Gain employment as a nail technician
  • Progress to a Level 2 qualification in beauty therapy
  • Progress to a Level 3 qualification in nail technology

  1. Commercial hair and beauty salons open to the public 
  2. Opportunity to enhance your skills with additional qualifications 
  3. Industry-standard equipment and professional products 
  4. Opportunity to showcase your skills in shows and competitions 
  5. Industry-experienced and highly-qualified tutors to support you 

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Start Date

11/09/2025

Day

Tuesday

Time

5.00pm - 8.30pm

Duration

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Part-time

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