Level 2 Nails and Make-up

This commercially recognised qualification provides students with a range of essential technical skills and knowledge, aiding them to seek employment or further training within the beauty industry.

Students will gain knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology, as well as important health and safety procedures. We’ll support students to develop the skills they will need to consult with clients whilst providing beauty treatments.

This course also includes enrichment opportunities (in addition to your qualification) to enhance employability skills and meet industry trends. These may include workshops in gel polish, eyelash extensions, and brow lamination. Work experience is a compulsory element of the course, providing realistic experience of working in the industry alongside classroom studies. Students will be required to work on peers and the general public.

The course covers:

• Manicure treatments

• Pedicure treatments

• Nail art services

• Make-up application

• Eyebrow shaping

• Lash and brow tinting

• Lash lifting

• Display stock

• Client care

• Anatomy and physiology

• Health and safety

Our expert teachers will guide students to develop communication and customer service skills, commercial skills, and an awareness of environmental sustainability, all of which are valued highly by employers. We’ll also help students gain problem solving, team working and research skills throughout the course. This is a challenging course, so students will need high levels of self-motivation and a strong commitment to study. Students must be willing to work as part of a team as well as independently. Students should be punctual, reliable and enjoy working with people.

Assessment is carried out through practical observations in the salon, oral questions, written assignments, and externally set online/written exams. At the end of the course, a portfolio of evidence is submitted to show a range of assessed work completed throughout the course.

Progression in Nails and Make-up Level 2 Diploma

There are several options for progression from this course. Students could go on to study a Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments at Shrewsbury College. Alternatively students may want to go directly into employment, creating stunning looks as a make-up and beauty artist, open their own salon, or explore avenues as a beauty influencer or specialise in bridal packages.

We organise trips and visits which enrich the learning experience. Please note that some of these trips and visits may have additional costs attached. We work with local providers to give students exciting opportunities for the mandatory two-week work placement in the spring term.

You can apply online via the APPLY button. You can also apply for a second, alternative programme of study such as A Levels via a separate application. If after reading this factsheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our open evenings, ring the Admissions Department on 01743 653111, or email admissions@scg.ac.uk