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January 23, 2027
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Other Courses
- Accountant Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship (AFBMS)
- Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship (AFHSC)
- Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship (AFBMS)
- Autocare Technician Level 2 Apprenticeship (AFENG)
- Bricklaying Level 2 Apprenticeship (AFCON)
- Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship (AFBMS)
- Care Worker (Adults) Level 2 Apprenticeship (AFHSC)
- Carpentry and Joinery Level 2 Apprenticeship (AFCON)
- Carpentry and Joinery Level 3 Apprenticeship (AFCON)
- Civil Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship (AFENG)
Nail Services Technician Level 2 Apprenticeship (AFHAB)
Barnsley College
Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AX
Apprenticeship
Level 2
Please note - For this apprenticeship you will need to find an employer to give you a placement, the provider may help you with finding one.
Available start dates
Available start dates
Wednesday, 01 September 2027
Barnsley College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Course Summary
The Nail Services Apprenticeship enables you to gain practical skills, in manicure, pedicure and nail art. Alongside the practical units you will study anatomy and physiology, reception duties, health and safety and business units, and Functional Skills.
Course Details
You will study all the mandatory units listed below.
Mandatory Units
- Fulfil salon reception duties
- Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work
- Promote additional services or products to clients
- Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety
- Provide manicure services
- Provide pedicure services
- Carry out nail art services
- Apply and maintain nail enhancements to create a natural finish
You will also study:
- Employment, Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) booklet
- Level 1 Functional Skills in English and maths
- Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
How will it be delivered and assessed?
You will be assessed by your assessor using a portfolio of evidence, practical demonstrations and assignments. You will be assessed both in College and in your place of work.
Entry requirements
Three GCSEs at grade 3/D or above including English at grade 4 or above OR Level 1 NVQ in Beauty Therapy plus Level 1 Functional Skills in English
You will need to be at least 16 years of age
You will need to find an employer to employ you as an apprentice. Please see our Apprenticeship vacancies.
Your next steps...
Upon completion you could progress onto the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Nail Services or apply for job roles including:
•Junior Nail Technician
•Junior Manicurist
Additional information
For more courses like this, check our courses page.
