NVQ Diploma in Nail Services

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiplomaVocational Training Charitable Trust

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

11 providers teach this exact qualification.

North West4

Blackpool and The Fylde College
Blackpool · 1 year
They ask for: GCSE Grade 3-1 (or equivalent) in English and maths/ successful completion of Level 1 in similar subject PlusGood communication and dexterity skillsKeen desire
Their version£2,369
Macclesfield College
Macclesfield · 35 weeks
They ask for: For this course, you will need to have achieved 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English or maths.
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Macclesfield College
Macclesfield · 33 weeks
They ask for: For this course you will need to have achieved the following: 4 GCSE’s grade 3 or above where possible to include English & Maths On receipt of your application
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The Trafford and Stockport College Group
Altrincham · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above (including English Language and/or maths).
Their versionFree

Capital City College Group
London · 36 weeks
They ask for: You will need either:Beauty Therapy - Level 1 CertificateOrEnglish at Level 1All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the co
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Capital City College Group
London · 36 weeks
They ask for: You will need:Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above or a relevant Level 1 qualificationAll applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the
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Basingstoke College of Technology
Basingstoke · 35 weeks
They ask for: Please see our website for full details
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North Lindsey College / Doncaster College
Doncaster · 1 year
They ask for: GCSE 3 in English or maths
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Suffolk New College
Ipswich · 1 year
They ask for: 3 GCSE's at Grade 3, including English Language, Maths & Science. Alternatively, a Level 1 qualification in Beauty Therapy, with English and Maths at Grade 3.
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The White Rose School of Beauty and Complementary Therapies Limited
Spennymoor · 156 hours
They ask for: Entry onto this qualification can be via previous attainment of a Level 1 qualification in beauty therapy and/or a successful skills test and interview.
Their version£900

Vision West Nottinghamshire College
Mansfield · 22 weeks
They ask for: This course is only available for adults aged 19 and over (on 31 August 2025). There are no specific entry requirements, just a keen interest in the subject mat
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