Nail Technology with Entrepreneurship - Level 3
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start & End Date
1 September 2026
4 June 2027
Location
Ballymena
Information Session Required
Yes
The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Nail Technology is a job ready qualification. This qualification will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to work as a nail practitioner in the Nail industry. Combining the OCNNI Level 2 Award in Innovation and Enterprise will further develop the skills and present you with the knowledge to find innovative solutions to real-world challenges in business. required to setting up your own Nail business.
Units covered include:
This course is subject to the College’s Fitness to Practise and Study Policy.
The assessment methods for the qualifications require the candidates to undertake are practical tasks, and knowledge and understanding task(s)/assignments and online testing
Completion of course fully qualifies learners as a Nail Technician with learners progressing onto full time and part-time employment in the Nail Industry. Over 90% of students who complete this course progress into employment examples include self employed Nail Technician and Nail Technician in salons.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1 July in the year of proposed entry to the course. This course is suitable for people who have taken a related Level 3, Level 2 or Level 2 Traineeship qualification or equivalent, and/or have been working in the industry and are looking to accredit their skills and knowledge.
No fees.
Kit and uniform are compulsory additional costs: kit costs approximately £270 (includes gel and acrylic kit, e-file, UV/LED lamp, nail tools)); uniforms costs approximately £50.
For most students, full-time Further Education courses at Level 1-3, including Apprenticeships, have no course fees.
Level 1-3 Further Education (full-time)
Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)
Fee information is available from any campus reception.
All tutors are qualified and experienced counsellors. This underpins the authenticity of teaching and learning activities as students engage with practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the counselling role. The following teaching team deliver this course at Northern Regional College:
Staff Team
The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Nail Technology is a job ready qualification. This qualification will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to work as a nail practitioner in the Nail industry. Combining the OCNNI Level 2 Award in Innovation and Enterprise will further develop the skills and present you with the knowledge to find innovative solutions to real-world challenges in business. required to setting up your own Nail business.
The assessment methods for the qualifications require the candidates to undertake are practical tasks, and knowledge and understanding task(s)/assignments and online testing
Units covered include:
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. Over 90% of students who complete this course progress into employment examples include self employed Nail Technician and Nail Technician in salons.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1 July in the year of proposed entry to the course. This course is suitable for people who have taken a related Level 3, Level 2 or Level 2 Traineeship qualification or equivalent, and/or have been working in the industry and are looking to accredit their skills and knowledge.
Course Fees
No fees.
For most students, full-time Further Education courses at Level 1-3, including Apprenticeships, have no course fees.
Level 1-3 Further Education (full-time)
Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)
Fee information is available from any campus reception.