This course is suitable for complete beginners. No prior knowledge or experience required.
Open to anyone aged 16 years or over.
Suited to those who want an OFQUAL regulated, internationally recognised qualification that is accepted by local councils for special treatment licensing where opening a salon or for salon employment. Highly sought by employers, this qualification sets you ahead.
Perfect for anyone who wants to make a full time career in beauty, with options to progress into higher level training or beauty teaching.
You must hold a GCSE level pass in English to be successful on this course (or equivalent) due to written coursework & exams.
You will also need basic IT skills, plus a desktop pc (Windows, Chromebook or Mac required) with camera, microphone, speakers and stable high speed internet connection to complete the coursework and written exams.
Following each of the 3 practical training days included in this package, you’ll achieve The Beauty Academy Diploma which is accredited by Associated Beauty Therapists (ABT) allowing you to immediately gain insurance & begin offering treatments to clients, while still working towards your VTCT qualification.
Upon completion of training days, coursework (written & practical work), online written exams & practical assessment days; you’ll achieve a VTCT Qualification. VTCT qualifications are OFQUAL regulated, internationally recognised & widely accepted for licensing & insurance.
You will have up to 12 months to complete this qualification in full.
The course is completed on a flexible, fast track basis. Most of the study is completed from home, when convenient for you.
You’ll access extensive learning resources including step by step treatment videos & e-manuals online via our portal.
Attend for 3 days of practical training at our centre (you choose these dates when booking).
Month 1-3: complete written coursework online, from home flexibly guided by a comprehensive e-textbook provided on our portal with up to 3 months to complete this.
Month 1-6: Complete practical coursework on friends/family at home, with up to 6 months to complete this.
Month 7-9: Complete your multiple-choice written exams online from home via the VTCT exam website. Usually booked 2-6 weeks ahead.
Month 8-12: Complete your 3 days of practical assessment at our centre, bringing along a different female model each day (3 models required in total). You will also require basic products/tools for each day. Practical assessments are only available at our Clapham Junction, Birmingham & Manchester centres. Dates run quarterly at our centres only, subject to availability, allowing you to complete within your 12 month enrolment period.
Units covered within this qualification are:
- UV20470 Provide manicure treatments
- UV20471 Provide pedicure treatments
- UV30405 Apply and maintain nail enhancements
- UV30468 Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
- UV30491 Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
- UV30493 Maintaining personal health and wellbeing
- UV20490 Display stock to promote sales in a salon
- UV20492 Promote products and services to clients in a salon
- UV30429 Enhance nails using electric files
- UV30476 Design and apply nail art
- Get qualified on a flexible basis with much of the learning completed when convenient for you, online from home.
- 12-month enrolment period provided allowing you to plan your study around other commitments.
- Internationally recognised, OFQUAL regulated qualification that is highly sought by employers in the beauty industry.
- Unlocks the door to progress to further training such as Level 4 and/or teaching in beauty.
- All career options open to you including working from home, opening your own salon, working internationally or gaining employment in a salon, spa or skin clinic.
- Training since 1990 with 9 permanent training centre locations & in-house support team.
For training days, you will need to bring cold food (salad / sandwich for lunch).
You will need to bring 2 large, clean towels to the Manicure & Pedicure Course for your personal use during treatments.
No products / tools are required for training days as everything is provided for your use at the centre.
No models are required for training days as you’ll work on a training hand or in pairs with another student. You will need to remove nail extensions / gel polish before the Manicure & Pedicure Course to allow you to give & receive treatments. All other courses are practising on a training hand.
At home, you will need access to products / tools to practice your treatment to develop confidence in your skills before assessment & complete practical coursework (case studies). You will need approximately 12 models (friends / family) to complete all treatments. Guidance will be given on training days about kits / suppliers so no need to buy these before attending your training days.
This course is available at selected centres from our 9 of our training centre locations across the UK including London Clapham Junction, Manchester & Birmingham. Book whichever is most convenient for you.
Upon completion of this course you can:
- Start your own business offering your nail treatments from home or mobile.
- Gain employment in a salon, spa or even on a cruise liner.
- Take further beauty courses to learn additional beauty treatments.
- Complete the VTCT Level 3 Award in Education & Training to work as a beauty educator.
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology (500/8966/3)
3, 6, 12 & 24 Month Finance available via Payl8r. Apply at checkout.
Fast Track, Flexible VTCT Training
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology (500/8966/3) carries 53 credits.
The highest level qualification available within nails, become a Master Nail Technician earning up to £50 an hour! Suitable for complete beginners!
If you are looking to embark on a career as a nail technician, working either in a salon or nail bar, our VTCT in Level 3 Nail Technology course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, practical skills and industry-required qualification to be able do this with confidence.
This is an internationally recognised and regulated, RQF Qualification.
This qualification can be completed at your own pace. You have up to 12 months to fully complete the course.
Course duration
Fast Track
£2,699
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This course is suitable for complete beginners. No prior knowledge or experience required.
Open to anyone aged 16 years or over.
Suited to those who want an OFQUAL regulated, internationally recognised qualification that is accepted by local councils for special treatment licensing where opening a salon or for salon employment. Highly sought by employers, this qualification sets you ahead.
Perfect for anyone who wants to make a full time career in beauty, with options to progress into higher level training or beauty teaching.
You must hold a GCSE level pass in English to be successful on this course (or equivalent) due to written coursework & exams.
You will also need basic IT skills, plus a desktop pc (Windows, Chromebook or Mac required) with camera, microphone, speakers and stable high speed internet connection to complete the coursework and written exams.
Following each of the 3 practical training days included in this package, you’ll achieve The Beauty Academy Diploma which is accredited by Associated Beauty Therapists (ABT) allowing you to immediately gain insurance & begin offering treatments to clients, while still working towards your VTCT qualification.
Upon completion of training days, coursework (written & practical work), online written exams & practical assessment days; you’ll achieve a VTCT Qualification. VTCT qualifications are OFQUAL regulated, internationally recognised & widely accepted for licensing & insurance.
You will have up to 12 months to complete this qualification in full.
The course is completed on a flexible, fast track basis. Most of the study is completed from home, when convenient for you.
You’ll access extensive learning resources including step by step treatment videos & e-manuals online via our portal.
Attend for 3 days of practical training at our centre (you choose these dates when booking).
Month 1-3: complete written coursework online, from home flexibly guided by a comprehensive e-textbook provided on our portal with up to 3 months to complete this.
Month 1-6: Complete practical coursework on friends/family at home, with up to 6 months to complete this.
Month 7-9: Complete your multiple-choice written exams online from home via the VTCT exam website. Usually booked 2-6 weeks ahead.
Month 8-12: Complete your 3 days of practical assessment at our centre, bringing along a different female model each day (3 models required in total). You will also require basic products/tools for each day. Practical assessments are only available at our Clapham Junction, Birmingham & Manchester centres. Dates run quarterly at our centres only, subject to availability, allowing you to complete within your 12 month enrolment period.
Units covered within this qualification are:
- UV20470 Provide manicure treatments
- UV20471 Provide pedicure treatments
- UV30405 Apply and maintain nail enhancements
- UV30468 Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
- UV30491 Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
- UV30493 Maintaining personal health and wellbeing
- UV20490 Display stock to promote sales in a salon
- UV20492 Promote products and services to clients in a salon
- UV30429 Enhance nails using electric files
- UV30476 Design and apply nail art
- Get qualified on a flexible basis with much of the learning completed when convenient for you, online from home.
- 12-month enrolment period provided allowing you to plan your study around other commitments.
- Internationally recognised, OFQUAL regulated qualification that is highly sought by employers in the beauty industry.
- Unlocks the door to progress to further training such as Level 4 and/or teaching in beauty.
- All career options open to you including working from home, opening your own salon, working internationally or gaining employment in a salon, spa or skin clinic.
- Training since 1990 with 9 permanent training centre locations & in-house support team.
For training days, you will need to bring cold food (salad / sandwich for lunch).
You will need to bring 2 large, clean towels to the Manicure & Pedicure Course for your personal use during treatments.
No products / tools are required for training days as everything is provided for your use at the centre.
No models are required for training days as you’ll work on a training hand or in pairs with another student. You will need to remove nail extensions / gel polish before the Manicure & Pedicure Course to allow you to give & receive treatments. All other courses are practising on a training hand.
At home, you will need access to products / tools to practice your treatment to develop confidence in your skills before assessment & complete practical coursework (case studies). You will need approximately 12 models (friends / family) to complete all treatments. Guidance will be given on training days about kits / suppliers so no need to buy these before attending your training days.
This course is available at selected centres from our 9 of our training centre locations across the UK including London Clapham Junction, Manchester & Birmingham. Book whichever is most convenient for you.
Upon completion of this course you can:
- Start your own business offering your nail treatments from home or mobile.
- Gain employment in a salon, spa or even on a cruise liner.
- Take further beauty courses to learn additional beauty treatments.
- Complete the VTCT Level 3 Award in Education & Training to work as a beauty educator.
