City & Guilds
Level 3
QN: 500/8941/9
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 534 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
13 Units
Guided Hours
534 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Airbrush designs for nails
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan and prepare for airbrush nail art services
- Be able to provide airbrush nail art
2
Apply and maintain nail enhancements
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for nail enhancements services
- Be able to provide nail enhancement services
3
Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate and behave in a professional manner when dealing with clients
- Be able to manage client expectations
4
Create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan an image
- Be able to create an image
5
Design and apply Nail Art
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare, design and plan for nail art
- Be able to provide the nail art service
6
Display stock to promote sales in a salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare the display area
- Be able to maintain and dismantle the display area
7
Enhance nails using electric files
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for enhance nails using electric files
- Be able to provide for enhance nails using electric files
8
Explore Technological Developments within the Hair Beauty and associated areas
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to research and produce a report on technological developments
- Be able to present research results on technological developments
9
Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out a risk assessment
- Be able to monitor health and safety in the salon
10
Nail enhancements and advance hand and nail art techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for nail enhancements and hand and nail art treatments
- Be able to provide a nail enhancements and hand and nail art treatments
11
Promote and sell products and services to clients
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to promote and sell hair and beauty products
- Understand how to evaluate the promotion of products and services
12
Salon reception duties
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out reception duties
- Be able to book appointments
- Be able to deal with payments
13
Working with Colleagues within Beauty Related Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work with Colleagues within Beauty Related Industries
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 500/8941/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2010
- Operational End
- Aug 2026