Nail Art Level 2 Award

If you plan to pursue a career in beauty therapy or the nail industry, or you just want to learn how to do nail art, try this Level 2 course.

Topics covered on this course include:

- health and safety practice in the salon
- client care and communication in beauty-related industries
- nail art and airbrush designs for nails

Learning is by discussion, activities, lectures and workshops. Assignments and homework is set to gain this qualification. The remaining time is spent within the salon to practice and perform further. There is a strong emphasis on working and learning with others and you are regularly set tasks to be completed in partnership with other students on the programme. You will also need to be able to work independently and take responsibility for you own learning.

The qualification you will gain is VTCT Level 2 Award in Nail Art. You also develop wider skills vital for success in further study or employment, including self confidence, working with others, taking responsibility and time management. By the end of the course you will have benefited from a valuable insight in future study or careers open to you.

This course is open to motivated individuals with manicure qualifications. Your offer is subject to a short interview and a commitment to full attendance.

On successful completion you can progress to full-time beauty therapy qualification or other therapies, or try one of our related part-time courses. Alternatively you could provide treatments for friends and family, or find work in a salon, leisure complex or spa.

This course requires around 3 hours of self study a week.