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Nail Technician Course

Level: Practitioner QLS level 3

By successfully completing this course, you will:

  • Gain skills and knowledge to practice as a Nail Technician – graduates of this course can also obtain professional liability insurance
  • Receive the Certificate of Achievement at QLS Level 3*
  • Become a Registered BSY Nail Technician
  • Be awarded the professional BSY Diploma
  • Be eligible for full membership of The Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists
  • Be eligible to become a member of AHCP (Association of Complementary Practitioners)
  • Complete further studies via our bespoke Nail Practitioner pathway and specialise in a range of nail treatments

This course is available on our unique online platform with access to accompanying videos and interactive media to support your theory work. There is essential practical training for this course which you can book when you are ready along with 6 case studies.

For advice or to enrol, please call 01409 220 400

Course overview

This course will teach you how to work with Acrylic, Gel and Fibreglass nails, as well as covering disorders, diseases and sanitation measures.

Case Studies

As part of your course you will be required to submit six case studies which will be assessed by your tutor. These will demonstrate your ability to put your studies into practice.

Syllabus

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  • Unit One – The Basic Principles Reviewed
    • Nail Disorders, Diseases and Contraindications to Artificial Nail Application
    • Sanitation
    • Disinfection
  • Unit Two – Nail Extensions
    • Acrylic Nails
    • Dips, Tips and Forms
    • Dealing with Re-growth
    • Repairs
  • Unit Three – Nail Extensions (Continued)
    • Application to Bitten Nails
    • Acrylic Tips
    • The French Manicure Finish
    • Removing Acrylic Nails
  • Unit Four – Gel Nails
    • Light-cured Application
    • Dealing with Imperfections
    • Using Forms
    • Curing without Light
  • Unit Five – Gel Nails (Continued)
    • A Step-by-step Guide to Applying Gel over Tips Cured by Light
    • Removal of Nail Tips
    • Cleaning the Working Area
    • Your Appearance
  • Unit Six – Fibreglass Nails
    • Tip Application
    • Fibreglass Nail Application
    • Maintenance
    • Fabric Repairs
    • Removal
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Practical training

Practical Training is essential for this course. For further information please call us on 01409 220 400. Your practical training is a valuable opportunity to learn directly from an experienced practical training tutor with specialist skills. Additional fees apply*.

*BSY currently charges £85 per day. For any practical training workshop or assessment organised independently of BSY, BSY shall have no liability to any person for any loss or damage, whether direct or indirect, resulting from the workshop or assessment, any fees due will be agreed between you and the assessor.

What’s next?

You can complete further studies via one of bespoke Beauty Pathways;

Nail Practitioner Pathway – specialise in offering a range of nail treatments to maintain repair and enhance your clients nails

Beauty and Nails Pathway – offer skin care services and a range of nail treatments

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Prerequisites

It is essential that you hold a qualification in Manicure & Pedicure.

View our Manicure & Pedicure (Nailcare Foundation) course.

If you are completing our Beauty & Nails Professional bespoke pathway, you will need to study the following courses Beauty Specialist – (A comprehensive introduction to Skincare) plus Manicure and Pedicure (Nailcare Foundation) plus Nail Technician (Application and Aesthetics).

This course is the final part of our Nail Practitioner pathway.

Level

On successful completion of this course you will have received professional training at level 3. This is ideal if you wish to start a practice, or expand a career. Graduates of this course wishing to start their own practice can also obtain professional liability insurance. It has also been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme and graduates will receive the QLS Certificate of Achievement as above. This course has been designed by BSY to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes.

Certification

Practitioner Certifcate
On successful completion students will receive dual awards: Award 1- The professional BSY Nail Technician Diploma and will become a Registered BSY Nail Technician.
ABC Certifcate
Award 2-  Certificate of achievement at QLS Level 3 from Quality Licence Scheme. Registration through BSY is essential with this course.
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This course is delivered online or via mixed study*.

Online study

Upon enrolment you receive your first course lessons via our unique online learning platform providing you with the learning resources you need to complete the course including interactive content and videos.

You can study in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. You will be able to progress through your course whenever and wherever you wish – all you need is access to the internet, and a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone.

 If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.

At the end of each lesson are a set of questions. Completing these can aid your learning and help you master each step before moving on to the next. Your next lesson will then be provided for you to continue when it suits you. This allows us to continually assess understanding and competence of the subject.

Having progressed through each lesson you can take your final examination at home, and at a date and time that suits you. Then, on successful completion of both your Practical Training and your final examination, you will be awarded your BSY certificate.

Additional study options

Mixed Study

As part of your enrolment onto this course you will receive access to our unique online platform which will provide you with online access to your course materials – making them easy to access on-the-go.

Once logged on, you can also request to have the materials supplied in printed format for you to keep, make notes and use for future reference. 

*Mixed study option is available to request from within the online platform, a small one-off fee is payable to cover printing and postage costs.  

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Your tutor will mark your lessons, giving valuable, constructive feedback - helping you to master each step before moving on to the next. You can contact them for support or advice throughout your studies.
You can also contact the support team who are here to help you Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
We are proud of our friendly, caring ethos and aim to do all we can to help you succeed.
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Enrol now for £55.

To enrol by phone, please call our friendly course advisors on 01409 220 400.

You can:

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How to enrol
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