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Artificial Nail Structures with Nail Art, Gel polish & E-file (Level 3 Certificate)

City and Guilds
Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy

Course Overview

This Nail Extensions Course will teach you the extension procedure of three different overlays available- acrylic, gel and fibreglass. This course includes blending techniques, maintenance procedure, aftercare advice and consultation skills Study the techniques of creative nail art. There are different nail art techniques and using some of the most popular techniques; dotting, striping, freehand designs, gems, glitter and marbling - students will develop new skills.This course also includes electric filing for artificial nails will teach you the safe use of an electric filing machine. Electric nail filing now the modern way to do artificial nails to add overall professionalism of your service, reduce the time for filing and ease the overall procedure. The course is suitable for both the inexperienced and the experienced nail technician who wishes to improve or learn electric filing techniques.
  • Start Date
    8 Sept 2025
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    33 Weeks
  • Campus
    Limavady

Important Message

Fees must be paid at the time of enrolment, or arrangements should be put in place to pay by instalments. The full fee includes tuition, registration and examination fees (where relevant). Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to a reduced (concessionary) fee. Reduced fees are applied to the cost of tuition only. Failure to enrol before the Awarding Body deadline may result in you incurring a late fee.

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  • Course: City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Artificial Nail Structures with Nail Art, Gel polish & E-file Ref L035
    Campus: Limavady
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 08/09/2025
    (Mon:4:30PM-9:30PM /)
    Fees:
     Full £264.00
    Concession £106.00
    Examination £98.00
    Apply now

You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

Course Offering

  • Site location Limavady Main St
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

If applicants do not already hold a Level 2 unit in Health & Safety this must be completed ( £15 additional fee)

Additional Information

On successful completion of the nail extension course, current practitioners can offer this treatment to clients either from the comfort of your own home or working in a commercial Beauty / Nail bar or as a self-employed nail technician. The course is also open to those with an interest in beauty therapy who wish to learn new skills. Material fee of £195 also required to cover cost of essential nail extension kit, excludes nail art products. A uniform (£30) must also be purchased.

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Meet our students

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    I completed two 3-month work placements in Belgium and Fuerteventura with the Erasmus+ programme. I was so grateful for the opportunity as it allowed me to gain valuable industry knowledge and experience. I’ve currently been offered a 6-month position in Turkey as a Holiday Rep with TUI.
    Daria Hrywniak (Hospitality & Tourism Management)
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    The support I received at College helped prepare me for work in the Healthcare sector. I'm now a fully qualified, registered nurse.
    Tonya Webb (Health & Welfare)

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