Nails - New Gel and Acrylic Course - Doncaster College and University CentreDoncaster College and University Centre

Course Overview

Training will take place in our well-equipped nail bar, with instruction from our team of highly skilled, qualified and supportive tutors.

You will be taught through a combination of classroom and salon based activities and will complete written and practical work. You will learn practical treatments by working on your classmates, before moving on to work on paying clients in our real life working salon.

You will be required to purchase a professional nail kit and uniform. Exact details and cost will be provided at interview.

The next course is due to run in the Autumn and further details will follow late Summer.

Level: Level 2
Duration: 1 evening per week for 6 weeks part-time
Awarding Body: College Certificate
Course Fees: £224.75 Full Cost

Units and Structure

You will cover the following aspects as part of your course:

Selecting and applying nail tips
Application of acrylic overlay
Application of silk/fibreglass overlay
Application of gel overlay
Replacement and maintenance of artificial nails
Structure of the nail and skin
Health and safety relating to nail extensions.

Entry Requirements

You'll need to have:

Learners must be aged 18 or over
Students must be of smart appearance and show a keen interest in the nails industry.

For equivalent qualifications see our Entry Requirements Explained page.

Tutors and Student Support

Student Support and Facilities

As a student, you’ll have access to a wide range of facilities, services and support, including:

Step outside the classroom and access our state of the art facilities as well as 3 huge Learning Resource Centres with thousands of resources to use
With hands-on experience you’ll be prepared for employment with a competitive edge.
A dedicated impartial careers advice team to help you on your future path
Our wide range of courses means that we can offer the right paths to get you where you need to be
Our Hub campus is right in the heart of the town centre meaning you can find your way to us easily
Outstanding student support throughout your studies with us.

More about this course...

Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme

We're proud to be able to offer Dual Career Accreditation via the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme. This is a Sport England funded partnership between athletes, education institutions, and national governing bodies of sport.

The Scheme helps athletes in education – aged 16-plus – to get the very best from their sporting and academic careers without having to choose between the two.

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