Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services

The VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services (QCF) is for learners seeking a career as a nail technician, this will including gel polish, nail extensions, nail art and nail treatments



Academic Year: 2023/24

Course Code: 10346

Campus: Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn

Study Type: Full-Time & Part-Time

Education Level Further Education

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Course Overview

By the end of this training you will have knowledge of the overlay systems available, how to size, shape and blend the nail extension, apply the overlay to the natural nail, maintenance requirements and the correct procedure for removal.

Units will include:

Provide manicure services

Provide pedicure services

Carry out nail art services

Apply and maintain nail enhancements to create a natural finish

Fulfil salon reception duties

Develop and maintain effectiveness at work 

Promote additional services or products to customers

Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety

This course can be done on a Full-time or Part-time basis. 

Ideal If:
You would like a career as a nail technician. 

You'll Learn:
How to provide manicure and pedicure services, carry out nail art services and apply and maintain nail enhancements to create a natural finish.  You will also learn how to fulfil salon reception duties, health and safety, develop and maintain effectiveness at work and promote additional services or products to customers.

You'll Love:
The modern beauty salons, Shadeka and Revive which are open to the public and offer excellent work placement for you.  Visits to the Beauty Show in Dublin.

You'll Progress:
Successful completion can lead to a level 3 part-time in Nail Services or part-time Level 3 Beauty Massage route.

You'll Need:

2 GCSEs at Grade C or above (for the full-time course) and successful outcome at skills test and interview. 

Mature students who do not possess the entry requirements will be considered after interview and a skills test. 

The full-time course will be timetabled over 21 hours per week ie - 15 hours of vocational classes, 2 hours per week employability training and 4 hours per week Essential skills English, Maths and ICT.

Full time students who do not have at least a grade C in Maths, English and ICT will be required to complete Essential Skills in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT. 

Students will be required to provide their own materials and equipment eg kit and uniform. There will be an extra cost for these which will be discussed with you by the tutor.  

Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

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Student Testimonial

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John Kenny
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services
Thanks to SERC I have been able to upskill in an area that will allow me to improve my business.
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