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Course Code
YFPC1208A1
Level
Level 3
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
1 Year
Start & End
7 September 2026 - 31 May 2027
Days
Mon
Time
09:00-18:15
Location
Coleraine

Kit and uniform are compulsory additional costs: kit costs approximately £185 (includes gel and acrylic kit); uniforms costs approximately £50.

Units covered include:

  • Health & Safety
  • Enhance and maintain using UV gel
  • Enhance and maintain using acrylic
  • Prepare and finish using electric file
  • Plan and create nail art
  • Advanced nail art
  • Planning & promotional activities
  • Business effectiveness

This course is subject to the College’s Fitness to Practise and Study Policy.

Completion of course fully qualifies learners as a Nail Technician with learners progressing onto full-time and part-time employment in the Nail Industry.  

This course is suitable for people who have taken a related level 3 or level 2 qualification, and/or have been working in the industry and are looking to accredit their skills and knowledge.

Course Fees

Year Fee Reduced Fee*
Year 1 £442 £304
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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