Diploma in Nail Services L3

Beauty & Complementary Therapies · Bishop Auckland Campus

Start Date:
02 September 2025
Loans/Remissions:
If you are aged 16 to 18 this course is free. Otherwise an Advanced Learner Loan is available.
Level:
Level 3
Taught at:
Bishop Auckland Campus

Course overview

This course is the follow up to Level 2 Nail Technology, or an equivalent level 2 nail qualification.

Throughout the programme of study, learners will develop practical skills in Liquid & Powder nail enhancements (acrylic), Hard Gel nail enhancements, E-file, Nail Art techniques and 3D advanced nail art.

This course is available on a full time or part time basis. Part time is taught over one evening or one day per week, the full-time course runs over three days per week. You will also be required to do a placement on a full time Course'

This course is available on a full time or part time basis. Part time is taught over one evening or one day per week, the full-time course is ran over three days per week. You will also be required to do a placement on a full time Course

Course requirements

Minimum 4 GCSE’s at grades 9 - 4 (A* - C) or equivalent, including a C or above in Maths and English, or a Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject area:

2 Nail Technology (or other level 2 equivalent)

L2 Beauty Therapy

What will I do?

Whilst studying the NVQ3 Nail Services you will be able practice your skills in our purpose-built nail salon; gaining valuable work experience and cover topics such as health and safety, Planning and delivering a promotional activity, nail extensions (liquid & powder, hard gel, e-file, nail art, advanced nail art.

What will it give me?

This programme aims to help you to develop the skills, knowledge and experience to gain a Level 3 qualification and to become a practising Nail Technician. It will give you an NVQ3 in Nail Services.

Materials needed

Uniform and Kit required.

What can I do when I finish?

Work within the nail industry

Own salon

Own mobile business

Progress on to teaching qualification

Brand Ambassador

Need to know more? Enquire about this course.