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Diploma in Professional Nail Services - Level 2

at Riverside College Halton, Widnes · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

Aimed at School Leavers. This qualification is designed to develop your skills for a career as a nail technician. Through demonstrations and practical experience working on clients in the college industry salons, you will learn the various techniques of manicure, pedicure, nail enhancement , gel polish, and nail art services. Your practical skills will be combined with the study of anatomy and physiology and customer care.

What you need to get on

Specific course entry criteria alongside your GCSE results will determine the level you start at. Specific grades are required in certain subjects. Find out about the individual entry requirements and level in the course information on the college website or at your interview.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Riverside College Kingsway Campus

    RIVERSIDE COLLEGE. Kingsway Campus Kingsway, WIDNES, WA8 7QQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · WIDNES

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