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Nail Services Level 3 Apprenticeship

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In Brief

Start Date / Duration

Apprenticeships can start at any time. This programme will take a minimum of 12 months to complete.

Entry requirements

Level 2 Beauty Therapy General or Level 2 Nail Services
Three GCSEs at grade 4/C including English at grade 4 or above
You will need to be at least 16 years of age
You will need to find an employer to employ you as an apprentice. Please see our Apprenticeship vacancies.

You will achieve

You will achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Nail Services Framework.

Last updated: 20th March 2018

Course overview

The Nail Services Apprenticeship enables you to gain practical skills, in manicure, pedicure and nail art. Alongside the practical units you will study anatomy and physiology, reception duties, health and safety and business units, and Functional Skills.

Course content

You will study all the mandatory units listed below.

You will also study:

Employment, Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) booklet
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths
Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)

Mandatory Units

Monitor procedures to safely control work operations
Contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business
Enhance and maintain nails using UV gel
Enhance and maintain nails using liquid and powder
Enhance and maintain nails using wraps
Plan and create nail art designs
Develop a range of creative nail images
Prepare and finish nail overlays using electric files

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed by your assessor using a portfolio of evidence, practical demonstrations and assignments. You will be assessed both in College and in your place of work.

What equipment will I need?

You will need to purchase a Nail kit. Further information will be provided at induction.

Where will I study?

You will study within the workplace and will have to attend classes one day per week at Barnsley College’s Old Mill Lane Campus, Church Street, Barnsley, S70 2YW.

What can I do next?

Upon completion you could progress onto the Level 2 Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy or apply for job roles including:

Junior Nail Technician
Junior Manicurist

How much does the course cost?

There is no cost to being an apprentice. All costs associated with your apprenticeship, including the cost of training and your salary, will be paid by your employer.

Financial support

You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact the Student Services Team on +44 (0)1226 216 114.

Extra information

Contact the Apprenticeship Team

For further information please contact the team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Want to join Barnsley Sports Academy and the Sports Village?

Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.

Additional Learning Support

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Please contact them on +44 (0)1226 216 769.

English and Maths

Having good English and maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 – 19 and don’t already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths they will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards higher grades in English and maths or a higher level maths qualification we can help you do that too.

If you need any further information, please contact the Info Team.

Disclaimer

Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.