Quick facts
| Qualification type | City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical |
| 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 |
Successful completion of Level 2 Nail Technology or L2 Beauty Therapy with a high grade in manicure & pedicure. You need to have achieved GSCEs grade 4 and above including English and Maths. You may have worked in industry for a period and need to upskill or to improve your qualifications. 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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Promoting and selling products and services to clients.
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Business practice.
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Anatomy and physiology for the hands and feet.
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Enhance and maintain nails using light cured gel, including hard gels.
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Liquid and powder nail enhancements.
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Create and apply nail art.
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The creation and presentation of a mood board look book and industry portfolio.
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Chemistry of nail products.
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Competition work for the nail industry.
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Enhancing nails using electrical files.
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. There may be some extra items of kit if you are a progressing student.
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
Example careers
- Nail Salon Owner
- Salon Manager
- Nail Technician
Days & times
Starting September 2025