Award in Manicure and Nail Technology Level 2 (Evening)

Attendance: Part Time
Location: City Learning Quarter

Course code: CP0405

Start dates:

24/09/2026

Age:

Is this course right for me?

Delivery Information – This course will run on a Thursday evening: 5.00pm – 8.30pm

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 provide nail enhancement treatments to clients.

This 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. 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

Costs

  • Kit: you will be required to purchase your own nail kit (approximately £150)*
  • Uniform : a college-approved uniform is compulsory (approximately £50)*

*Financial support may be available to cover some of these costs

Jump to

Course details

Entry Requirements:

To access this course you are required to:

  • Have three or more GCSEs at grade 3/4 or above including a grade 4 or above in English and Maths*
  • Beauty/salon experience (preferred but not essential)
  • Demonstrate good communication skills, show friendliness, respect and professionalism, and be able to work effectively as part of a team
  • 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.

*Adults without the necessary qualifications will be required to sit an online assessment in the relevant subject.

What will I learn?

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

What skills will I gain?

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

How will I be assessed?

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

What can I do next?

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

  • Progress to a Level 2 qualification in beauty therapy or nail technology

 

Please note: City of Wolverhampton College reserves the right to close or not run courses if enrolment numbers are not educationally or economically viable. If this course is unable to run, you will be notified as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Award in Manicure and Nail Technology Level 2 (Evening)

Course code: CP0405

Part Time
City Learning Quarter

Future careers

Undecided on your future?

Our Future Finder tool can help you explore options and match them to our courses. City of Wolverhampton College partners with employers and leading universities, ensuring our qualifications are relevant and designed to help you succeed.

Like what you’ve seen?
Then it’s time to apply.
Unsure whats right for you?

Visit us at one of our Open Events and see what City of Wolverhampton College has to offer.

Next Event

Open Events

2025-26
Join us at our next event, don't miss out, secure your place now.
Book Now
Next Event

Open Events

2025-26
Join us at our next event, don't miss out, secure your place now.
Book Now

Transforming our facilities

We’re continually investing to ensure you have access to first-class facilities.

Check out our campus facilities

New £61m campus

City Learning Quarter opening 2025/26

Your next steps

Secure your place at our next open event, or make an application.

Your next steps

Secure your place at our next open event, or make an application.