
VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Nail treatments (VRQ) course
Ofqual / government regulated qualification
Exam board: VTCT (Vocational training & charitable trust)
VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Nail treatments (VRQ) course
Description:
The VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Nail Treatments is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in how to provide manicure and pedicure treatments, how to provide nail art;
how to provide and maintain (GEL) nail enhancements.
Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety practices in a salon environment, and client care and
communication in beauty related industries. You will also develop an underpinning knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this qualification.
The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills in beauty therapy to a high level of occupational ability, to enable you to perform your own salon services.
This qualification is completed through the exam board - The VTCT (Vocational training and charitable trust); and is Ofqual regulated.
Alternative qualification:
We also offer an alternative Level 3 Nail qualification:
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology (units include: health & safety, client care, manicure, pedicure, gel nail enhancements, acrylic nail enhancements, E-File, nail art) - Please ask for further details.

Course information
Venue & course dates:
Scroll down the page for details of venue, course dates and to book the course
Pre-requisite / Entry level:
None
Course format:
11 practical (classroom) training / assessment / exam days + online learning modules + case studies
+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)
Course content:
- Unit UV20483 – Follow health & safety practice in the salon
- Unit UV20453 – Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
- Unit UV20470 Provide manicure treatments
- Unit UV20471 – Provide pedicure treatments
- Unit UV20472 – Apply nail art
- Unit UV20399 – Provide and maintain Gel nail enhancement
Duration:
- GLH (Guided Learning Hours): 208. (GLH incl’s. practical, coursework, case studies, assessments, research/reading, revision, written exams)
- Home study (Coursework): This is completed in your own time
- Practical Training: Please check out our current course dates on our website for the practical training element, additional dates can be supplied.
Attendance:
11 classroom days (ALL dates must be attended)
+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)
Model required:
- Yes, you will be required to work on models to carry out your case studies at home.
- You may be required to bring a model for one to one training, and for your assessments
Case Studies:
You must carry out and document evidence of a minimum of 4 treatments per subject (4 X manicure, 4 x pedicure, 4 x nail art, 4 x gel nail enhancements
Exam board:
VTCT - Vocational training & charitable trust
(Ofqual / government regulated - www.vtct.org.uk)
Career potential:
Nail Tech - employed or self-employed, working in a salon or spa or as a home / mobile therapist.
How this could benefit your clients:
Help clients with enhancing their nails and skin condition with manicure & pedicure, gel nails, and nail art
Additional Costs:
You will need to purchase your own kits to bring to the training & in order to carry out your case studies, ie manicure/pedicure kit, nail art kit, gel nail enhancements kit
Qualification gained:
VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Nail treatments (VRQ)
Qualification reference:
VTCT code: AB20114
Qulaification no: 500/8915/8
Units in this qualification have been mapped to the relevant NOS (where applicable). This qualification is regulated on the Regulated
Qualifications Framework.
This qualification is approved and supported by the Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA), the standard setting body for hair, beauty, nails and spa qualifications.
This qualification is a VRQ (Vocationally Related Qualification.)
Alternative qualification:
We also offer an alternative Level 3 Nail qualification:
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology (units include: Health & safety, client care, manicure, pedicure, nail art, gel nail enhancements, acrylic nail enhancements & E-File) - Please ask for further details.
Insurance:
Please check your insurance companies requirements before enrolling on this course? (It is the students responsibility to check coverage with their insurers BEFORE enrolling on this course)
Check out our Insurance page, if you are looking for insurance.
Choose a pricing plan
VTCT L2 Nail Treatments - BIDEFORD, DEVON (Pay in full)
Bideford, Devon
Course Dates (11 days):
ALL DATES MUST BE ATTENDED
Sept '23 - Mon 25th;
Oct '23 - Thurs 5th, Mon 16th, Thurs 19th;
Nov '23 - Thurs 9th, Thurs 16th;
Dec '23 - Thurs 7th, Thurs 14th;
Jan '24 - Thurs 18th, Fri 26th;
Feb '24 - Fri 23rd
+ monthly live zoom video coursework support lessons (dates tbc)
DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE
VTCT L2 Nail treatments course - BIDEFORD, DEVON (Pay monthly x5)
Bideford, Devon
Course Dates (11 days):
ALL DATES MUST BE ATTENDED
Sept '23 - Mon 25th;
Oct '23 - Thurs 5th, Mon 16th, Thurs 19th;
Nov '23 - Thurs 9th, Thurs 16th;
Dec '23 - Thurs 7th, Thurs 14th;
Jan '24 - Thurs 18th, Fri 26th;
Feb '24 - Fri 23rd
+ monthly live zoom video coursework support lessons (dates tbc)
DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE
Course curriculum
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1Section 1 - Welcome to the course
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2Section 2 - Routine, audio lesson (s) and case studies (downloadable)
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3Section 3 - Unit UV20483 - Follow health and safety unit - avail on or before 1/1/24
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4Section 4 - Unit UV20453 - Client care unit - avail on or before 1/1/24
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5Section 5 - Unit UV20470 - Provide manicure treatments - avail on or before 1/1/24
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6Section 6 - Unit UV20471 - Provide pedicure treatments - avail on or before 1/1/24
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7Section 7 - Unit UV20471 - Provide nail art - avail on or before 1/1/24
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8Section 8 - Unit UV20399 - Provide (Gel) nail enhancement unit - avail on or before 1/11/24
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9Section 13 - Revision activities - avail on or before 1/1/24