Overview
Nail Technology Level 2 AwardThe VTCT Skills Level 2 Award in Nail Technology is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in providing and maintaining nail enhancements using either UV gel or liquid and powder nail systems.
The legislations referred to within this qualification apply to UK learners. For learners outside of the UK, you should familiarise yourself with legislations that may apply to you.
You will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety whilst working in the nail industry. You will also develop a knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this qualification. The purpose of this qualification is to develop your practical skills to a high level of occupational ability to enable you to perform your own salon services. The legislations referred to within this qualification apply to UK learners.
For learners outside of the UK, you should familiarise yourself with legislations that may apply to you. This qualification has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in:
- The artistic skill of nail enhancement
- Providing effective consultation for services
- Delivering professional, confident client consultations
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Course information
Need to know
Entry requirements
There are no formal prerequisite qualifications that you must have prior to undertaking this qualification.
Desirable: Understanding of anatomy and physiology on the muscles, blood supply and bones of the hand and arm.
The qualification gained
VTCT Skills Level 2 Award in Nail Technology.
Assessment methods
There are a variety of different assessment methods used to meet the criteria of the awarding body. There is a written assessment or quiz, with every unit. Some units have an external, multiple choice, exam and for the practical assessments.
There are several assessed observations, with different units. These MUST be carried out on realistic clients.
6 practical observations
- 1 external exam.
- Nail enhancements – 120 minutes (full set)
- Nail enhancements maintenance – 90 minutes (1 colour)
- Nail enhancements removal – 60 minutes
- Natural nail overlays – 75 minutes
Next steps
When you have successfully completed this qualification, you will have the opportunity to progress to the following
VTCT Skills qualifications:
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services Progression opportunities also exist in the form of specialist VTCT Skills vocationally related qualifications:
- Level 2 Certificate in Nail Treatments
- Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Services
- Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques
- Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Beauty Services
- Level 3 Award in Nail Enhancements and Advanced Hand and Nail Art Techniques
- Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology
- Level 2 Certificate in Nail Technology
This qualification may lead directly into employment or self-employment in the nail services industry, providing a range of nail services.
Additional information
You will be required to have a kit. We have put a kit together and get a discount as a college. You can purchase it using the link we provide, or you can purchase it individually.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk.
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Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.