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  • Level: 2
  • Study Mode: Part-time
  • Start Date: January 2026
  • Duration: 5-6 weeks – 3 hours p/w
  • Time: 5pm-8pm
  • Full Fee: £50

About the course

The VTCT Level 2 Award in LED Gel Polish Techniques is a single unit award qualification about applying, maintaining and removing LED gel polish products to the nails.

This qualification also covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare for the service and maintain effective health, safety and hygiene working practices throughout the treatment.

Entry requirements

A Level 2 qualification in Beauty Therapy is required or successful completion of the Level 1 Basic Nail Treatments course.

How much does it cost?

The cost of this course is £30

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This funding checker will tell you if this course may be free or part-funded. Part-funded means you only pay for part of the course.

Contact Us or call our Admissions Team 01279 868100 to get the most up-to-date info on fees and the financial support that may be available to you. Please note: all information is accurate at the time of publishing but may be subject to change

Adult Skills Fund 

This course is part of the Adult Skills Fund and is fully-funded (free) if you are 19+ and:

  • Unemployed and looking for work
  • or in paid employment and earn below £25,000

Who is it suitable for?

Individuals who have successfully completed the Level 1 Award in Nail Treatments. 

The Level 2 Award in LED Gel Polish will follow on from the above course and enable you to enhance the range of services and techniques offered

Awarding Body

VTCT

Why study?

This qualification is approved and supported by the Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA), the standard setting body for hair, beauty, nails and spa qualifications.

Where will this course take me?

  • Nail Technician
  • Beauty Therapist
  • Salon Manager
  • Brand Ambassador

Level 2 Certificate In Beauty Specialist Techniques

Level 3 Beauty Therapy Massage

Level 4 Salon Management

Core modules

Apply LED Gel Polish

Learners who wish to undertake these qualifications must also achieve the VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention (COVID-19) for Beauty Therapy and Nail Services qualification or a regulated equivalent.

How will I be assessed?

Theory Assignments

Practical Observations and Assessment

Theory Exam

I'm interested. What should I do now?

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