Level 2 Certificate in Nail Technology (Evening) Sept 2025

The Level 2 Certificate in Nail Treatments is a vocational course that will prepare you for a career as a nail technician. Throughout this qualification you will develop your knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology and develop a range of technical skills along with interpersonal and communication skills.

In this course, you will learn:

• How to provide manicure treatments
• How to apply nail art
• How to add nail extensions
• Health and safety
• Client care and communication

Learners will be able to work independently or self-employed in a commercial nail or beauty salon.

Progression options include progression onto Level 3 Diploma in Nail Services.

Previous attainment of a Level 1 Beauty Therapy or a successful interview and skills test. No previous formal training is required.

Our entry requirements of entry 3 in maths and English are in place to support our students in achieving the qualifications they have chosen to study. This is to ensure that students are enrolled onto courses which suit their abilities – following assessment, there may be occasions when students are transferred to a relevant course at a higher or lower level in order to ensure they are enrolled on to the right course for them to achieve and progress.

Entry onto any course at East Durham College is subject to final approval from the Assistant Principal.

The course is assessed through online tests, assignments and practical assessment. Students are expected to perform work experience through external and internal theatrical events and shows.

September 2025

Part time, Tuesday evenings, 5pm-9pm.