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Course overview
The Ultimate Nail Technician Diploma combines seven super-popular, in-demand treatments into one course.
If you’re already doing nails for fun and you’re ready to make your passion official, this course will teach you everything from classic manicures and pedicures to gel polish, acrylics, nail art, and all the essentials like prep, hygiene, and aftercare.
Plus, with a diploma upon completion, you’ll be fully qualified and ready to work in salons, go freelance, or even start your own business!
Course fees:
Online – £799
Study Pack – £1,199
- No government funding is available for this course
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
- Unlimited course access.
Entry requirements
There are no age restrictions when enrolling on the course, but you must be 18 or over to be able to apply for professional indemnity insurance.
Course features
- Dedicated learner services
- Assignment marking and feedback
- Free employability guide to help you impress future employers
- Free XO Student Discounts membership
Included in the kit
If you choose to add on the kit to your enrolment, items included (but not limited to) are:
- Nail files
- Nail tools
- Builder gel
- Builder gel tools
- Gel remover tool
- Buffers
- Foot pumice
- Acetone
- Nail polishes
- Prep and wipe
- UV gel lamp
- Manicure bowl
- Hygiene spray
- Acrylic powder and brushes
- Foot lotion and scrub
- Training nail hand
- Removal foils
- Nail glue
- Lint pads
- Primer
- Tip blender
- Dappen dish
- Assorted tips
- E-File and attachments
- Nail art brushes and tools
- Nail art tools
- Nail art glitter, sequins and foils
- Disposable gloves, face masks and aprons
Assessment
You can opt to submit a case study assessment to your tutor for marking or choose to book a live virtual assessment for an additional fee of £20 for each nail treatment.
Course outcome
You will receive IPHM-accredited certificates in manicure, pedicure, gel polish, builder gel, acrylic nails, e-file, and basic nail art. You also be eligible to apply for professional insurance.
Delivery
Your course will be studied through distance learning, meaning you can learn the course at a time and place that suits you. Your course materials will be available to you via the student hub. Course content is broken down into theoretical knowledge, video demonstration, Q&A, and case study submission.
Subjects
- History of acrylic nail extensions
- First aid
- Health and safety
- Anatomy and physiology L2
- Diseases and disorders
- Contra-indications and contra-actions
- Tools and equipment
- Acrylic nail extensions treatment knowledge
- Acrylic nail extensions procedure
- Acrylic nail extensions video demonstration
- Aftercare advice
- Acrylic nail extensions Q&A
- Acrylic nail extensions next steps
- History of builder gel
- First aid
- Health and safety
- Anatomy and physiology L2
- Diseases and disorders
- Contra-indications and contra-actions
- Builder gel treatment knowledge
- Tools and equipment
- Client consultation
- Builder gel procedure
- Builder gel video demonstration
- Aftercare advice
- Builder gel Q&A
- Builder gel next steps
- History of gel polish
- First aid
- Health and safety
- Anatomy and physiology L2
- Diseases and disorders
- Contra-indications and contra-actions
- Tools and equipment
- Client consultation
- Gel polish treatment knowledge
- Gel polish procedure
- Gel polish video demonstration
- Aftercare advice
- Gel polish Q&A
- Gel polish next steps
- History of manicures
- First aid
- Health and safety
- Anatomy and physiology L2
- Diseases and disorders
- Contra-indications and contra-actions
- Manicure treatment knowledge
- Tools and equipment
- Client consultation
- Manicure procedure
- Manicure video demonstration
- Aftercare advice
- Manicure Q&A
- Manicure next steps
- History of pedicures
- First aid
- Health and safety
- Anatomy and physiology L2
- Diseases and disorders
- Contra-indications and contra-actions
- Pedicure treatment knowledge
- Client consultation
- Pedicure procedure
- Pedicure video demonstration
- Aftercare advice
- Pedicure Q&A
- Pedicure next steps
- History of E-file
- First aid
- Health and safety
- Anatomy and physiology L2
- Diseases and disorders
- Contra-indications and contra-actions
- E-File treatment knowledge
- Tools and equipment
- Client consultation
- E-file procedure
- E-file video demonstration
- Aftercare advice
- E-file Q&A
- E-file next steps
- History of casic nail art
- First aid
- Health and safety
- Anatomy and physiology
- Diseases and disorders
- Contra-indications and contra-actions
- Basic nail art treatment knowledge
- Tools and equipment
- Client consultation
- Basic nail art procedure
- Basic nail art video demonstration
- Aftercare advice
- Basic nail art Q&A
- Basic nail art next steps
About Open Study College
Established in 2007, Open Study College is a distance learning course provider that has helped over 140,000 learners take the next step towards achieving their ambitions.
With over 700 courses, ranging from A Levels and GCSEs through to childcare and beauty therapy — there’s something for everyone. All of their qualifications are independently accredited by established awarding organisations, fully equipping you for the future.
Why choose Open Study College?
Whether you’re in full-time work or have family commitments, distance learning at Open Study College provides the flexibility to create a study schedule that fits around the busy demands of day-to-day life. Accomplish your goals — at your pace, on your terms.
You will also receive the best possible support from the uber-friendly learner services team, as well as guidance from expert tutors who are on hand to answer any queries you might have throughout the duration of your course.
What makes Open Study College different?
Born from a genuine passion to improve the lives of others through education, Open Study College is a family-run business with decades of experience in the education and distance learning industry.
Seeking a career change? Didn’t get the exam results you wanted? Looking to learn a new skill? Enrol on one of their courses today and forge the future you’ve always wanted — all from the comfort of your own home!
Additional benefits
As an Open Study College learner, your benefits will include an XO Student Discounts membership, exclusive savings on future courses and a complete range of career support — including a free CV critique service, a free employability guide, and job-hunting help from their recruitment experts.
