Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Nail Technology

Course Code

Nail Technology

Course Duration

1 year

Location

Central Campus

Start Date

1 September, 2025
Woman's hand with red heart shaped nails saying love

This Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Nail technology is an assessment-based qualification for learners who have completed a level 2 or equivalent in beauty or nails, and wishes to pursue a career in Nail Technology.

  • GCSE grade 3 or above English and maths, ESOL or Functional skills level 1

OR

  • Holds a Level 2 qualification in Beauty or Nails

This Level 3 Diploma is an advanced qualification for learners who wish to pursue a career in Nail technology and is aimed at school leavers and adults.

This course will equip learners with the essential skills and knowledge required to be successful within the industry.

Learners will have the opportunity to develop their practical and employability skills to help further develop their knowledge of the industry and gain experience through work experience placements or within our own Bliss Beauty salon.

Modules:

· Monitor and maintain Health and Safety in the salon

· Client Care and communication in beauty related industries

· Anatomy and Physiology

· Working in beauty related industries

· Apply and Maintain Nail enhancements

· Airbrush designs for nails

· Enhance nails using electric files

· Design and apply nail art

· Promote and sell products and services to clients

· Contribute to the effective running of a business

Costs:

This course is funded for 16/18-year-olds

Adults who do not hold a Level 3 or are in receipt of benefits may be eligible for fees to be funded.

Students are required to purchase a kit however students can apply for a bursary to support the cost if they are eligible.

Uniform will be provided by the department but appropriate shoes will need to be purchased.

Facilities:

Study in our state-of-the-art professional salons for hair, beauty, barbering and nails. You will practice on real clients in our Bliss Hair & Beauty Salons under close supervision by our highly experienced and dedicated staff.

· AHT/ World skills competitions

· P Louise Make up academy

· Harry Potter World workshop visit

· Professional beauty Seminar London

· Champneys Springs Spa

Formative and summative assessment via practical observations based on individual performance to assess the level of competency.

Theory knowledge is assessed via multiple choice online exams and/or assignments and work packs. All exams are marked externally by the awarding body, and your final grade will be a Pass.

Practical demonstrations and knowledge sessions will be provided to prepare for assessments and exams.

Once completed, learners will be qualified to work as a therapist in a salon, spa or skin clinic. Learners can progress onto the following courses to further their career opportunities;

· Level 4 Advanced Beauty Therapy

· University HE- FND Level 4 in Aesthetics leading to Level 5 /6 HND

Career pathways include the following

· Beauty salons

· Spa

· Skin clinics

· Self- employed therapist

· Cruise ships

· Representative for product brand

· Retail demonstrator

· NHS Hospital/Care Homes

· TV, film, theatre and media

· Assessing

· Teaching

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