Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Nail and Lash Services

Further Details
Course Code
LP01697
Location
Yale
Duration
Full Time, This is a 1 year full-time course.
3 days a week in college, 9am-4.45pm.
Learners will need to attend some evenings.
Timetables will be shared with the students in Induction.
Department
Beauty, Spa & Complementary Therapies
Start Date
01 Sep 2027
End Date
16 Jun 2028

Course Overview

The VTCT Skills Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Nail and Lash Services is a substantial vocational qualification that will confirm your competence as a Nail and Lash Technician.

The programme is delivered in a real salon environment and provides you with the opportunity to learn nail technology and lash skills, whilst working on real clients. It is important for you to have the opportunity to learn in a real working environment, particularly because this qualification leads to employment in such a client-centred and service-oriented sector.

Developing Employability skills is a fundamental aspect of this course.

There is a strong expectation that students should study independently between the timetabled sessions.

In addition to your Level 3 Nails and Lashes qualification, your learning programme will include these essential elements:
* Essential Skills Wales training and assessments
* Development of Welsh language skills
* Development of Literacy and Numeracy skills

Your timetable will include some evening sessions, with dates provided by your tutor during Induction.
Progressing Learners:
Progressing Learners (already at the College or progressing from another provider): Successful completion of a relevant Level 2 Beauty programme, plus appropriate qualifications in Communication and Numeracy, or their GCSE equivalent.
Coursework is by continuous assessment
Multiple choice exams
Practical assessment
Career opportunities as a Nail Technician exist in a variety of contexts, including:

– Working in commercial nail and beauty
– Working in a retail concession / nail bar
– Working independently/self-employed/mobile/home-based settings.
Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.
Useful downloads
Useful Downloads
Kit List

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