Advanced Nail Technology SCQF Level 5

What is special about this course?

Our Advanced Nail Technology course has been specifically designed to provide a qualification based on what nail technicians, old and new, need and want from the industry. It combines traditional and current techniques making this course comprehensive, with just about everything you would need to become a confident and knowledgeable nail technician.

As part of this 18-week course you will learn:

• nail and skin anatomy
• nail health
• basic and gel manicures
• liquid and powder
• U.V hard gel
• bottled builder gel
• acrygel
• full cover tips
• e-file techniques
• nail art

Special features:

• Robust and comprehensive, encompassing all knowledge in one place
• Fully guided and supportive teaching and training environment
• Focus on traditional and current techniques
• There are classes that focus on positive mental health and wellbeing

You will work on fee paying clients throughout your course and as part of a collaborative team within our realistic working salon. You may also engage in cross college or external community events as part of your study.

Entry requirements

• Aged 16 or over
• Three National 4s (including English) OR;
• a SCQF Level 4 course or equivalent OR;
• completion of all 12 credits from the Beauty and Aesthetic Therapies (SCQF Level 4) course.

Applications are also encouraged from prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above.

Course content includes:

• Health & Hygiene
• Wellbeing and Mindfulness
• Traditional Nail Technology
• Advanced Nail Technology
• E-File
• Nail Art
• Embedded Core Skills

Equipment

You will be required to purchase a kit/uniform as part of this course (approx. £600). If you are eligible for a bursary these kit costs will be covered. Infill students may be required to purchase a kit for some units.

You will be responsible for sourcing your own clients for assessment.

You must also work and be worked on for all practical units.

Fees

Normally, if you are studying full time for the first time and are Ordinarily Resident in Scotland your course fees will be covered through the information you provide on your course application.

If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver.

If you are not Ordinarily Resident in Scotland, you may need to pay course fees.

Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.

* Fees for 2024/25 are still to be confirmed.

Funding

Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances.

Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.