Quick facts
Qualification type | City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate |
Duration | 1 year |
Study times |
You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:15 to 4:00. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction. |
Entry requirements |
At least two GCSE passes at grade 4 including English and Maths is required to gain entry onto this course. However, this course does offer flexibility on the outcome of a personal interview and selection process with the curriculum staff. You may progress to this course from L1 or L2 Beauty Therapy. High grades in creative subjects are desirable. Current WSC students wishing to progress to level 2 or 3 programmes, must have excellent attendance and have raised their achievement levels in year to progress on to higher level courses. This expectation also applies to Maths and English courses. |
Campus |
The Academy of Hair and Beauty, West Suffolk College sixth form campus, Bury St Edmunds |
Work placements | Yes |
Is it for me?
What you'll learn
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Introduction to working in the nail industry
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Anatomy and physiology for hands and feet
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Nail enhancements (clear) hard gel and acrylic
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Nail art services
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Manicure and pedicure services
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Light cured gel polish
Equipment required for the course
Upon enrolment to the course, learners will receive order forms for a nail kit and uniform, this kit will include all the relevant tools and equipment required to complete the course.
Uniform costs: approx. £25
Kit costs: approx. £450
Work experience placements
Learners will be required to complete work experience within the industry for one or two days a week, to enrich their programme of study and gain employability skills.
Assessment
This course has an end point practical assessment, similar to a trade test, this covers practical skills and behaviours of the professional nail artist. There will also be a written exam, this covers theory taught across all units of make-up artistry. You will be graded Pass/Merit/Distinction/Distinction*.
Further study
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Media Make-up and Hair Artistry Advanced Technical Diploma Level 3
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Beauty and Spa Therapy Advanced Technical Diploma Level 3
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Nail Professional Advanced Technical Diploma Level 3
Example careers
- Nail Salon owner
- Nail Technician
- Salon Manager
Days & times
Starting September 2025