This is an introductory course for those wanting to enter the nail or beauty therapy industry. You'll learn how to work in a salon, and about gel nails, pedicure and eye treatments. We encourage you to apply early for this course.
Qualification
SCQF Level 6
Study mode
Full-Time
Start date
22/01/2024
28/08/2023
This course is ideal for anyone wanting to start a career as a nail technician. It will suit school leavers or those looking to change career or progress into the industry.
You'll learn the skills for working in nail services industry. The course includes salon reception duties, manicure and pedicure, nail art, applying and maintaining nail enhancements, gel polishing eye enhancements and contemporary eye treatments.
Other beauty therapy courses, commercial courses.
Practical assessment, closed- and open-book.
The beauty industry needs skilled staff. This introductory course will teach you the skills and techniques needed for entry-level work as a nail technician or on to a higher-level course in beauty therapy. You'll be taught in our nail salons by people with high-end experience. We have close connections with local businesses such as Capital Hair and Beauty, Ellisons Hair and Beauty and House of Famuir. Many of our students do placements with these organisations while studying at the college. You will also get experience in our commercial training salon.
This course leads to self-employment or salon work as a nail technician or therapist.
One or more of the following:
Group information session. Short individual interview.