Nail Technician Professional - Complete
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- SALE Savings End Midnight Friday 31st March
- SALE Savings End Midnight Friday 31st March
Nail Technician Professional - Complete
Your Course at a Glance
- Open doors to careers in the nail care industry
- Complete the Nail Technician course online
- Learn how to apply acrylics and hard gel nails
- Free nail kit worth up to £500 included
- Kickstart a career as a Nail Technician
- Perfect your skills from home
- No experience required
About Your Course
If you are considering a career as a qualified Nail Technician, our complete online Nail Technician Professional course is ideal for you. It contains all the elements you require to study from home in order to become a fully qualified Nail Technician and to secure professional indemnity insurance to practise professionally either from home, as a mobile service, or in a nail bar or salon.
Free Nail Kit!*
There is no need for you to purchase your own nail kit as we equip you with all the tools you require to complete the course. From UV gels and nail primer to acrylic liquid, powders, and nail scissors, the kit contains over 100 items. You’ll feel as if you have your own mini nail salon!
Achieve Your Ambition
Nails is one the fastest growing and most lucrative sectors of the beauty industry. The nail industry has been expanding drastically over the last 10 years. For many people, getting their nails done is now a regular part of their routine. It not only complements their look and makes them feel great but getting treatments from a Nail Technician helps them maintain nail health.
With our online Nail Technician course, you can become part of this bustling beauty sector and provide an in-demand service. Undergoing this Nail Technician training will get you job ready!
Specialise in Acrylics and Gel
By combining the teachings from our Nail Technician Acrylic course and Nail Technician Gel course, you will gain a comprehensive knowledge of both systems.
Acrylic overlays are probably the most popular type of artificial nail used within the industry due to their durability making it an extremely profitable skill to learn
They are often applied by a Nail Technician as an extension to the client’s natural nails.
Hard Gel nails are another popular choice for clients to have as artificial nails. They are very similar to acrylic nails; however, they tend to be more flexible. Through our online Nail Technician course, you can master the skills required to apply both popular options.
As well as learning the skills needed to be able to offer these services, you will also learn the basics about hygiene, salon management, maintenance, and aftercare.
Pursue Nail Technician Jobs
With this qualification, you will be ready to work as a Nail Technician, either as a part of a nail salon or as a mobile Nail Technician. The work of a Nail Technician can be varied and rewarding. Your role may include:
- Applying nail extensions
- Repairing cracked or broken nail enhancements
- Removing acrylic or gel nails
Not only will you do the above while working in Nail Technician jobs, but as part of our online Nail Technician course, you will learn everything you need to know about manicures, removing the need to take a separate manicure qualification.
This will enable you to offer clients treatments, such as manicures, as well as ensuring your client’s nails are free from any skin or nail problems.
Getting Started
- Home Nail Technician
- Mobile Nail Technician
- Salon-based Nail Technician

Modules
Unit 1: Nail Enhancement Systems and Health & Safety
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Understand the course content and requirement
- Understand the advantages and disadvantages nail enhancements systems
- Understand the importance of Health & Safety when working with enhancements
- Identify the risks associated with working with enhancements
- Understand the difference between sterilisation and disinfection
Unit 2: Becoming a Nail Technician
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Understanding what qualities make a professional nail technician
- Understand why appearance is important
- Understand the difference between codes of practice and ethics
- Understand body language
- Understand how prepare for and greet the client
Unit 3: Anatomy & Physiology
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Understand and identify the underlying anatomy and physiology of the hand and lower arm
- Understand the structure of the skin
- Identify the structure of the skin and nail
- Understand the process of keratinization and the process of nail growth
Unit 4: Nail disorders and shapes
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Understand what is meant by the term contra indication
- Identify what is an untreatable nail or skin disorder
- Identify what is a treatable nail disorder
- Identify natural nail shapes
- Identifying factors affecting growth
Unit 5: Manicure
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- To understand the reason for manicure
- How to perform a consultation
- Set up a work station
- Identify what equipment and tools are required
- Demonstrate the correct use of tools
- Perform a manicure
Unit 6: Starting on Tips
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- To be able to identify the correct tools, equipment and products required
- To understand the importance of minimising waste
- To understand the importance of health and safety throughout the service
- To select, prepare and apply tips correctly
Unit 7: Application of Liquid and Powder
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Understand the chemistry of Acrylic and powder
- Understand the stages of Acrylic
- Understand the correct ratio of liquid and powder
- Understand the application of liquid and powder in zones
- Blend the product to create a smooth finish
Unit 8: Infill’s and maintenance
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Adapting techniques for working on a natural nail and client
- Identifying when a client will need infills
- Applying infills
- Knowing when to recommend advanced services – back fill and rebalancing
Unit 9: Application of Gel
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Understand the chemistry of Gel
- Understand the stages of Gel and effect of lamp
- Understand the application of gel in zones
- Demonstrate the correct application of beads
- Finish the product to create a smooth, glossy surface
Unit 10: Gel Infill’s and maintenance
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Adapting techniques for working on a natural nail and client
- Identifying when a client will need infills
- Applying infills
- Knowing when to recommend advanced services – back fill and rebalancing
Unit 11: Troubleshooting
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- To identify when there is a problem with enhancements
- To understand why the problem has occurred
- To identify what steps are required to overcome the problem
Entry Requirements
No experience or previous qualifications are required for enrolment on this course.
Minimum age restriction
You must be aged 16 or older to enrol.
Average completion timeframe
The average time it takes our learners to complete the course is 1 year.
Assessment requirements
After each lesson, there will be a question paper to complete.
Placement or Practical required
There are no placements or practicals involved in this course.
Exams required
After each lesson there will be a question paper
Is Membership Required?
No membership is required to enrol the course.
Additional requirements
The kit will be provcided to you once 3 instalments have been paid.
Course Fees
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Question papers - After each lesson of your online Nail Technician course, there will be a question paper that needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking.
This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the Nail Technician course.
What's Included
- All study materials
- Study Guide
- Full Tutor and Admin support
- The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).

At the end of this course successful learners will be given the option to receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).
Level 2 Nail Technician Professional - Complete Certificate of Achievement
The course has been endorsed under the Quality Licence Scheme. This means that learndirect has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification* but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 2 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.
The course itself has been designed learndirect to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. The Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.
The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.
The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through our awarding organisations we have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. We are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.
Our knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables us to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.
*Regulated qualification refers to those qualifications that are regulated by Ofqual / CCEA / Qualification Wales
To view a sample of the Certificate of Achievement, please click here.

Career
After successfully completing the Level 2 Nail Technician Professional – Complete course, you will have the skills and knowledge to work professionally in this sector.
These Nail Technician courses, UK learners, will enable you to secure professional indemnity insurance so that you can either practise professionally as a fully qualified mobile Nail Technician without having to do any further courses, or alternatively, you can seek employment in a beauty salon or nail bar.
After completing your Nail Technician training, you may also want to consider the following career paths:
- Start your own business
- Salon management
- Work with production and entertainment companies preparing nails for TV
- Move into product sales
Further Qualifications and Prospects
- SALE Savings End Midnight Friday 31st March
- SALE Savings End Midnight Friday 31st March
Nail Technician Professional - Complete
Your Course at a Glance
- Open doors to careers in the nail care industry
- Complete the Nail Technician course online
- Learn how to apply acrylics and hard gel nails
- Free nail kit worth up to £500 included
- Kickstart a career as a Nail Technician
- Perfect your skills from home
- No experience required
About Your Course
If you are considering a career as a qualified Nail Technician, our complete online Nail Technician Professional course is ideal for you. It contains all the elements you require to study from home in order to become a fully qualified Nail Technician and to secure professional indemnity insurance to practise professionally either from home, as a mobile service, or in a nail bar or salon.
Free Nail Kit!*
There is no need for you to purchase your own nail kit as we equip you with all the tools you require to complete the course. From UV gels and nail primer to acrylic liquid, powders, and nail scissors, the kit contains over 100 items. You’ll feel as if you have your own mini nail salon!
Achieve Your Ambition
Nails is one the fastest growing and most lucrative sectors of the beauty industry. The nail industry has been expanding drastically over the last 10 years. For many people, getting their nails done is now a regular part of their routine. It not only complements their look and makes them feel great but getting treatments from a Nail Technician helps them maintain nail health.
With our online Nail Technician course, you can become part of this bustling beauty sector and provide an in-demand service. Undergoing this Nail Technician training will get you job ready!
Specialise in Acrylics and Gel
By combining the teachings from our Nail Technician Acrylic course and Nail Technician Gel course, you will gain a comprehensive knowledge of both systems.
Acrylic overlays are probably the most popular type of artificial nail used within the industry due to their durability making it an extremely profitable skill to learn
They are often applied by a Nail Technician as an extension to the client’s natural nails.
Hard Gel nails are another popular choice for clients to have as artificial nails. They are very similar to acrylic nails; however, they tend to be more flexible. Through our online Nail Technician course, you can master the skills required to apply both popular options.
As well as learning the skills needed to be able to offer these services, you will also learn the basics about hygiene, salon management, maintenance, and aftercare.
Pursue Nail Technician Jobs
With this qualification, you will be ready to work as a Nail Technician, either as a part of a nail salon or as a mobile Nail Technician. The work of a Nail Technician can be varied and rewarding. Your role may include:
- Applying nail extensions
- Repairing cracked or broken nail enhancements
- Removing acrylic or gel nails
Not only will you do the above while working in Nail Technician jobs, but as part of our online Nail Technician course, you will learn everything you need to know about manicures, removing the need to take a separate manicure qualification.
This will enable you to offer clients treatments, such as manicures, as well as ensuring your client’s nails are free from any skin or nail problems.
Getting Started
- Home Nail Technician
- Mobile Nail Technician
- Salon-based Nail Technician
Modules
Unit 1: Nail Enhancement Systems and Health & Safety
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Understand the course content and requirement
- Understand the advantages and disadvantages nail enhancements systems
- Understand the importance of Health & Safety when working with enhancements
- Identify the risks associated with working with enhancements
- Understand the difference between sterilisation and disinfection
Unit 2: Becoming a Nail Technician
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Understanding what qualities make a professional nail technician
- Understand why appearance is important
- Understand the difference between codes of practice and ethics
- Understand body language
- Understand how prepare for and greet the client
Unit 3: Anatomy & Physiology
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Understand and identify the underlying anatomy and physiology of the hand and lower arm
- Understand the structure of the skin
- Identify the structure of the skin and nail
- Understand the process of keratinization and the process of nail growth
Unit 4: Nail disorders and shapes
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Understand what is meant by the term contra indication
- Identify what is an untreatable nail or skin disorder
- Identify what is a treatable nail disorder
- Identify natural nail shapes
- Identifying factors affecting growth
Unit 5: Manicure
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- To understand the reason for manicure
- How to perform a consultation
- Set up a work station
- Identify what equipment and tools are required
- Demonstrate the correct use of tools
- Perform a manicure
Unit 6: Starting on Tips
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- To be able to identify the correct tools, equipment and products required
- To understand the importance of minimising waste
- To understand the importance of health and safety throughout the service
- To select, prepare and apply tips correctly
Unit 7: Application of Liquid and Powder
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Understand the chemistry of Acrylic and powder
- Understand the stages of Acrylic
- Understand the correct ratio of liquid and powder
- Understand the application of liquid and powder in zones
- Blend the product to create a smooth finish
Unit 8: Infill’s and maintenance
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Adapting techniques for working on a natural nail and client
- Identifying when a client will need infills
- Applying infills
- Knowing when to recommend advanced services – back fill and rebalancing
Unit 9: Application of Gel
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Understand the chemistry of Gel
- Understand the stages of Gel and effect of lamp
- Understand the application of gel in zones
- Demonstrate the correct application of beads
- Finish the product to create a smooth, glossy surface
Unit 10: Gel Infill’s and maintenance
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- Adapting techniques for working on a natural nail and client
- Identifying when a client will need infills
- Applying infills
- Knowing when to recommend advanced services – back fill and rebalancing
Unit 11: Troubleshooting
By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
- To identify when there is a problem with enhancements
- To understand why the problem has occurred
- To identify what steps are required to overcome the problem
Entry Requirements
No experience or previous qualifications are required for enrolment on this course.
Minimum age restriction
You must be aged 16 or older to enrol.
Average completion timeframe
The average time it takes our learners to complete the course is 1 year.
Assessment requirements
After each lesson, there will be a question paper to complete.
Placement or Practical required
There are no placements or practicals involved in this course.
Exams required
After each lesson there will be a question paper
Is Membership Required?
No membership is required to enrol the course.
Additional requirements
The kit will be provcided to you once 3 instalments have been paid.
Course Fees
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Assessment
Question papers - After each lesson of your online Nail Technician course, there will be a question paper that needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking.
This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the Nail Technician course.
What's Included
- All study materials
- Study Guide
- Full Tutor and Admin support
- The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).
Endorsement

At the end of this course successful learners will be given the option to receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).
Level 2 Nail Technician Professional - Complete Certificate of Achievement
The course has been endorsed under the Quality Licence Scheme. This means that learndirect has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification* but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 2 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.
The course itself has been designed learndirect to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. The Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.
The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.
The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through our awarding organisations we have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. We are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.
Our knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables us to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.
*Regulated qualification refers to those qualifications that are regulated by Ofqual / CCEA / Qualification Wales
To view a sample of the Certificate of Achievement, please click here.
Career
After successfully completing the Level 2 Nail Technician Professional – Complete course, you will have the skills and knowledge to work professionally in this sector.
These Nail Technician courses, UK learners, will enable you to secure professional indemnity insurance so that you can either practise professionally as a fully qualified mobile Nail Technician without having to do any further courses, or alternatively, you can seek employment in a beauty salon or nail bar.
After completing your Nail Technician training, you may also want to consider the following career paths:
- Start your own business
- Salon management
- Work with production and entertainment companies preparing nails for TV
- Move into product sales
Further Qualifications and Prospects















