ICTQual Level 2 Award in Gel Polish Treatments

This qualification is designed to meet ICTQual AB vocational training standards, combining theoretical knowledge with practical gel polish application skills in a professional salon environment.

• Nationally recognised vocational qualification

• Focus on UV/LED gel polish application techniques

• Includes health, safety, and hygiene training

• Develops client consultation and communication skills

• Practical, hands-on beauty therapy training

• Supports entry into nail and beauty industry careers

The ICTQual Level 2 Award in Gel Polish Treatments is a vocational qualification designed to prepare learners for professional nail and beauty industry roles. It focuses on essential salon standards, safe working practices, and the correct application of UV or LED gel polish treatments to achieve durable and high-quality results.

• Develop professional salon working standards

• Apply health and safety regulations in beauty practice

• Perform client consultations effectively

• Prepare nails for gel polish application

• Apply UV/LED gel polish correctly and safely

• Understand safe removal and aftercare procedures

This course equips learners with essential knowledge and practical skills required for professional gel polish services in a salon environment.

• Maintain health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon

• Identify and prepare tools, products, and nail surfaces for treatment

• Conduct client consultations and assess nail condition

• Apply UV or LED gel polish using correct techniques

• Ensure proper curing, finishing, and durability of results

• Perform safe gel polish removal and aftercare guidance

This course is designed for individuals aiming to enter or progress within the nail and beauty industry, particularly in gel nail services.

• Beginners seeking a career in nail technology

• Beauty therapy students at Level 2 entry stage

• Salon assistants and junior nail technicians

• Individuals starting freelance beauty services

• Learners developing practical salon skills

• Professionals adding gel polish services to their portfolio

This qualification is suitable for beginners, but learners should have a basic interest in beauty therapy and practical salon work.

• Minimum age of 16 years

• Basic literacy and communication skills

Learners are assessed through practical demonstrations, theoretical knowledge checks, and portfolio-based evidence of competency in gel polish treatments.

• Practical observation of gel polish application

• Written or online knowledge assessments

• Portfolio of evidence from salon-based tasks

• Assessor questioning to confirm understanding

This qualification provides a pathway into further beauty therapy and nail technology studies, as well as employment opportunities in salons or freelance work.

• ICTQual Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology

• Advanced nail enhancement and nail art qualifications

• Employment as junior nail technician in salons

• Self-employed freelance nail and beauty services