Award in Nail VTCT Level 2

This qualification has been specifically designed to develop the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to prepare you for employment within the beauty industry.

What you will learn

Over 10 weeks, you’ll gain hands-on experience and technical expertise in providing and maintaining nail enhancements using Builder Gel, a product now preferred across salons and studios for its durability and versatility.

The course consists of two core units:

• Health & Safety Practice in the Salon
• Provide and Maintain Nail Enhancements

You will learn:

• Natural nail preparation and hygiene
• Different tips and how to size, blend and apply
• Builder Gel application techniques, including forming and sculpting
• Filing, finishing, and maintenance treatments
• Professional standards and client care

Ideal if

Perfect for beginners looking to enter the beauty industry with confidence and up-to-date skills. Whether you’re starting fresh or switching careers, this course sets the foundation for a successful future in nail technology.

What to expect

• Training in a realistic salon environment within our centre.
• Learning nail application from week 1.
• Two written assignments.
• Practical assessments: one full set of Builder Gel nails and one maintenance treatment – performed on a peer in your group.

What next

On completion you can gain paid employment working within the Nail sector, or you can progress on to the Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Nail Technology to expand your skills and knowledge. This qualification can help you to move into employment or self-employment as a Nail Technician or develop you to become a senior member of staff. It also acts as a route into qualifications such as: Level 4 Diploma in Management Practice. You could also train in the Hair and Beauty sector to allow you to offer your clients more treatments and gain higher economic well-being.

Wider Curriculum activities

Online links to Master classes and online training programmes are also supplied depending on availability to enhance your learning experience.

Attendance days

09:00 – 16:00 one day week on a Monday

We have several starts throughout the year, in September, January and April.

Salary and Career expectations

You could earn up to £24,000 a year as a qualified Nail Technician. With experience you could manage a salon or start your own business. You could work with photographers, fashion designers or TV companies, preparing nails for photo shoots. You could work in a salon at a health spa or from home. Nationally there has been a big increase in the number of people who work in the sector. Some Nail technicians have high profiles on Social Media as brand influencers.

Nail Technicians make in the United Kingdom circa £24,000 / Annual, based on 424 salaries. The average nail technician salary in the United Kingdom is £24,000 per year or £12.31 per hour. Entry level positions start at £21,450 per year while most experienced workers make up to £47,600.

Uniform requirements

Once you have enrolled we will order beautiful tunics for you to wear each day, you will need to provide black trousers and black shoes, you really will look like a Nail Technician  Professional.

For certification; 1 exam as well as a practical assessments covering full sets maintenance techniques and removal of nails.