Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology

This course includes:
A range of classroom work activities
Completion of theory tasks and work study packs
Completion of practical treatment assessments
Completion of our online learning portal to cover all theory aspects
Exam multiple choice questions
Group work activities
Arrange work experience at a local salon (approximately 30 hours to be completed over the whole course programme).
Please contact us for our next start dates, we will be happy to provide you with details for all our centres; Wickford, Brentwood and Ware!
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What you’ll learn
  • Manicures including anatomy and physiology
  • Pedicures including anatomy and physiology
  • Acrylic, Hard Gel and Silk Wraps
  • Nail Art - be an expert in this very popular fashion accessory and earn more money
  • E-Filing - used correctly and professionally can help your timing and earn you more money
  • We provide you with a FREE Kaeso Manicure kit to ensure you practice at home and become the best in the business
  • We provide you with a FREE Kaeso Pedicure kit to ensure you practice at home and become the best in the business
  • We provide you with a FREE Glitterbels Acrylic kit - WOW it is beautiful
  • Extra career development courses, including the amazing Marian Newman Nail Knowledge course for FREE
  • FREE ABT Accredited Gel Polish qualification

Are you passionate about nails?

Do you want to become a nail tech?

Let’s get you started or get you qualified in a career you love!

This VTCT qualification is delivered by Debut Training Academy and has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in manicures, pedicures, nail enhancements, electric filing, application and design of nail art, how to display retail stock and promote sales and your own personal health and wellbeing. 

This qualification requires dedication and commitment as you will be required to practice from home as well as attending your lessons. 

If you want to be the best you need to work hard and practice as much as possible!

Who will this qualification suit?

  • You can be new to nails and just starting your career as a nail technician
  • You may already be a nail technician but you want to gain your VTCT Level 3 Nail Technology qualification
  • This qualification suits all levels
Course content

You will learn how to consult with your client prior to providing manicure services, recognising contra-indications, preparing for the service and producing a treatment plan. You will learn about filing, buffing, using skin and cuticle treatments, massaging techniques to the hand and lower arm and using a suitable nail finish.

This unit covers consulting with your client prior to providing pedicure services, recognising any contra-indications, preparing for the service and producing a treatment plan. You will learn about filing, applying skin and cuticle treatments, cleaning and drying the feet, removing excess hard skin, massaging the foot and lower leg and providing a suitable nail finish.

To provide services to enhance, maintain, repair, and remove nails on the hands and feet, using liquid and powder, UV gel, and wraps. You will learn techniques to consult with your client for their needs and any contra-indication.

Understanding planning and creation of nail art designs to suit the client and occasion using a wide range of nail art products. You will learn about 3D designs, embedding, colour blending, marbling, painting and alternative tip shapes. You will produce a mood board and the finished nails will be photographed.

You will learn how to use a piece of equipment to speed up service time. It is used when applying nail enhancements and maintenance, being aware of the environmental conditions when using the equipment. You will have knowledge on the correct use, undertaking a full consultation and dangers of improper filing.

You will develop your skills in a supervisory role focusing on health & safety within a salon environment. You will recognise hazards, carry out risk assessments and implement actions. You will learn about salon security and the need for insurance.

This is a unit that prepares you for work and is based on capability and knowledge. You will learn about client care and communication in beauty-related industries and develop your ability to adapt the provision of client care, communication skill, adapt to the needs of different clients and well as learning to manage client expectations.

This unit will develop your knowledge and understanding of how to maintain your health and wellbeing. You will set your own personal action plan, have clear goals, monitor and review your activities and evaluate your progress regarding eating, lifestyle, exercise and weight management.

This course includes:
A range of classroom work activities
Completion of theory tasks and work study packs
Completion of practical treatment assessments
Completion of our online learning portal to cover all theory aspects
Exam multiple choice questions
Group work activities
Arrange work experience at a local salon (approximately 30 hours to be completed over the whole course programme).
Please contact us for our next start dates, we will be happy to provide you with details for all our centres; Wickford, Brentwood and Ware!
Register your interest
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