Nail Technician
Practitioner level 3
By successfully completing this course, you will:
- Gain skills and knowledge to practice as a Nail Technician
- Be awarded the professional BSY Diploma
- Become a Registered BSY Nail Technician
- Receive the Level 3 Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards*
- Be eligible for full membership of The Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists
You can study this course from the comfort of your own home; in your own time and at your own pace; with helpful support and encouragement from our friendly tutors. There is also an essential 1 day of practical training for this course.
Course overview
In today’s world, nail extensions are a big fashion item. Inadequate diet, detergents, even incorrect manicure can all affect the condition of the nails and artificial nails present an attractive solution. This course will teach you how to work with Acrylic, Gel and Fibreglass nails, as well as covering disorders, diseases and sanitation measures. It offers full training for a new career in a rapidly-expanding popular market.
Syllabus
Practical training
1 day of Practical Training is essential for this course. Practical workshops can be held in various locations around the UK and are available for an additional fee of £75 per day. Your practical training is a valuable opportunity to learn directly from an experienced practical training tutor with specialist skills.
Prerequisites
It is essential that you hold a qualification in Manicure & Pedicure.
View our Manicure & Pedicure course.
Level
On successful completion of this course you will have received professional training at level 3. This is ideal if you wish to start a practice, or expand a career.
Certification
On successful completion students will receive dual awards: Award 1- The professional BSY Nail Technician Diploma and will become a Registered BSY Nail Technician.
Award 2- Certificate of achievement at Level 3 from ABC Awards and Certa Awards. Registration through BSY is essential with this course.
How the course works
Upon enrolment you receive your first course lessons.
You can study in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.
At the end of each lesson are a set of questions. Completing these can aid your learning and help you master each step before moving on to the next. Your next lesson will then arrive for you to continue when it suits you.
Having progressed through each lesson you can take your final examination at home, and at a date and time that suits you. Then, on successful completion you will be awarded your BSY certificate.
Additional benefits
Health and Harmony Magazine
Enrol on this course and you will receive a complimentary issue of Health & Harmony, our inspirational full colour magazine. Giving complementary and natural health updates and news, it also includes student profiles, lists the most recent award winners, and provides interesting articles and short stories.
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Once you have successfully completed this course, you will be eligible for Professional Indemnity Insurance which protects you as a practitioner against professional public liability and malpractice. This insurance cover is considered essential in protecting the interests of both practitioners and the public.
Enrol on this course from £50
Enrol on this course from £55
Enrol on this course for £55
There are two ways you can enrol on this course. You can:
- Pay with a deposit of £50, followed by 11 monthly instalments of £30
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- Pay the total course fee of £380 in one sum and receive a voucher towards the cost of your next course

*Registration is essential with this course at any time during the studies. Registration fee of £20 applies. Full details on request.