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Course Code
PFFB01132
Level
Level 3
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start & End
1 September 2025 - 5 June 2026
Location
Ballymena (Farm Lodge)
Interview Required?
Yes

The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Nail Technology is a job ready qualification. This qualification will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to work as a nail practitioner in the Nail industry. Combining the OCNNI Level 2 Award in Innovation and Enterprise will further develop the skills and present you with the knowledge to find innovative solutions to real-world challenges in business. required to setting up your own Nail business.

The assessment methods for the qualifications require the candidates to undertake are practical tasks, and knowledge and understanding task(s)/assignments and online testing

Units covered include:

  • Health & Safety
  • Enhance and maintain using UV gel
  • Enhance and maintain using acrylic
  • Prepare and finish using electric file
  • Plan and create nail art
  • Advanced nail art
  • Planning & promotional activities
  • Business effectiveness
  • OCN NI Level 2 Award in Innovation and Enterprise in Practice

Watch this video to find out more about studying this course at the College.

Nail Technology overview

Completion of course fully qualifies learners as a Nail Technician with learners progressing onto full time and part-time employment in the Nail Industry.  Over 90% of students who complete this course progress into employment examples include self employed Nail Technician and Nail Technician in salons.  

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1 July in the year of proposed entry to the course. This course is suitable for people who have taken a related level 3 or level 2 qualification or equivalent, and/or have been working in the industry and are looking to accredit their skills and knowledge.

Course Fees

This course is free of charge.

Further Education (Level 1-3) full-time courses including Apprenticeships have no course fees for most students:

Level 3 Further Education (full-time)

There are no tuition fees for Level 1 - 3 full-time students aged between 16 and 18.

If you are aged 19-24 and have already achieved a Level 3 qualification, fees will apply. Details of fees are available from any campus reception.

If you are aged 25 or older, fees will apply unless in receipt of a FE grant. (If you are aged 25 or older, admission to a full-time Further Education course will be considered on an individual basis at the College's discretion).

Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)

If you are in receipt of a FE grant, no fees apply.

If you are aged 19 or older and have already achieved a Level 3 qualification (3 A Level equivalent), fees will apply.

Details of fees are available from any campus reception.

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