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Course description

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.

    Course content includes:

  • Health & Hygiene
  • Wellbeing and Mindfulness
  • Traditional Nail Technology
  • Advanced Nail Technology
  • E-File
  • Nail Art
  • Embedded Core Skills
  • 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.
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      Applications are also encouraged from prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above.

    Progression

    Successful completion of this course will allow you into employment as an employed or self-employed nail technician working from home, within a salon or as a mobile nail technician. You could gain employment within a beauty salon doing nails, and there are lots of pathways and opportunities available once qualified in this very popular career path.

    Access to the full time Beauty & Aesthetic Therapies SCQF Level 5 course may be given upon completion of all 10 credits.

    Course options

    Course Type: Other
    Details
    Date: 01/08/2025 Cost: Get in touch with the course provider or visit their website for more information
    Venue details

    UHI Moray

    Moray Street

    Elgin

    Who to contact ?
    +44 (0)1343 576000

    Course provider

    UHI Moray