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Course Code
YFPB1278A1
Level
Level 3
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
5 Weeks
Start & End
23 September 2026 - 21 October 2026
Days
Wed
Time
17:30-21:30
Location
Ballymena

If you are a resident in Northern Ireland, are 18 years of age and have sufficient literacy and numeracy skills to complete the qualification please click here to find out more about this course as a fully funded option.  

A combination of practical observations and a written questions are used to assess this qualification.

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare for the service and maintain effective health, safety and hygiene working practices throughout the treatment. You will also learn about applying, maintaining and removing LED gel polish products to the nails.

Students who successfully complete this qualification may choose to undertake further study; qualifications you could progress to include Level 2 Traineeship in Beauty Therapy.

  • Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1 July in the year of proposed entry to the course.
  • There are no formal entry requirements.

Course Fees

Year Fee Reduced Fee*
Year 1 £126 £80
Total

*For eligibility criteria, visit our fees and funding page.

You must arrange payment of your fees at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of whether your programme of study is one, two, or three years in duration.  Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.

If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer please contact the College to confirm that an approved Employer Consent Form has been completed and uploaded to the online admissions portal.


Direct Debit Payment

You can arrange for fees to paid by instalments if you are enrolling on a course(s) of 16 weeks duration or more and the total cost is greater than £200. Full details are available on our Fees and Funding page.


Funding

If you have applied for funding, you must provide evidence of your application, such as an acknowledgement email or confirmation from the Education Authority or Student Finance NI. This evidence should be uploaded to the online admissions portal and may also be submitted at any reception.  Once your funding has been approved, upload confirmation to the online admissions portal and email a copy studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.  Find out more about available funding options.

If application for funding is unsuccessful the student is liable for payment of fees in full. All fees to be collected by 28 February 2027.

Contact Details
Direct Debit or Payment Queries
E: finance@nrc.ac.uk

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