Hair and Beauty
Nail Services, Gel Application and Gel Enhancements
Campus Milton Road Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 5
Study mode Evening
Start date
Aug 2025
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Course overview
This new and exciting 18-week evening course will provide you with the knowledge, understanding, and skills to work competently and perform manicures, nail art, gel polish application and gel enhancements.
The course is for individuals who have no beauty industry experience but have a strong desire and interest in nail aesthetics.
There is an opportunity for additional training for E-Filing, which will be offered for an additional cost at the end of the course.
On completion of this course, you will be fully qualified to carry out these skills in the Beauty Industry and/or further your studies with our Beauty courses.
This course is VTCT and ABT Accredited
Please Note:
- The cost of the course is £600 - this includes the cost of the Kit and must be paid before the start of the course (NB course fees are non-refundable once the course has started)
- Some theory will be delivered online - you will be required to have access to IT to enable you to complete this part of the course, e.g. laptop, Pc, iPhone, Android phone
We also ask all students to adhere to the dress code for the department as follows:
- Black Trousers
- Black T-Shirt
- Black Shoes
Edinburgh College is the first flagship Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT) College in Scotland. Training at Edinburgh College will enhance your employability prospects with our exceptional standard of facilities and highly qualified lecturers.
You will work in our salons and studios, providing a realistic industry environment. This training will give you valuable practical experience and is a stepping stone towards a fulfilling career as a nail technician. You will undertake vital employment experience in our evening salons.
If you are interested in being a model for our students or would like to try out our facilities before starting your course, you can book in for a treatment.
Hair Salons, Beauty Salons and Barbershop | Edinburgh College
What you will learn- Basic Manicure - Filing, shaping, buffing, cuticle work and nail polish application on the hands and fingernails.
- Nail Art - Range of freehand nail art designs and products.
- Gel Nail Application – Application and removal.
- Gel Nail Extensions – Tip application and overlay.
Placement information
- There is no work placement required for this course.
How the course is assessed
- All practical assessments are carried out on paying clients within our salons.
- The theoretical aspects of the course will be covered under exam conditions.
- Completing open-book assessments and closed-book assessments.
Number of days per week
- 1 evening per week for 18 weeks, 6 PM until 8.30 PM on a Tuesday.
- Plus 6 hours of self-directed study.
Entry requirements
- All applicants must be 18 years of age or older before the start of the course and have paid for the course in full.
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- There is no formal interview process, however all applicants must be 18 years of age or older before the start date of the course and have paid for the course in full
Hair and Beauty Applicant Privacy Notice
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
On completion of this course, you will be fully qualified to carry out Nail Services in the industry or progress to further your studies as a Nail Technician with our E-File course,
or
with our Full-Time Beauty, Spa, Complementary Therapies and/or other short courses
Career options
- Employment within the Beauty Industry
- Self-employed to carry out Nail Services treatments
- Further your studies with our Full-Time Beauty, Spa, Complementary Therapies and/or other short courses
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Road Campus | Evening | 26/08/25 |
