Where we are. We are preparing our VTCT centre application. Qualification delivery is subject to centre approval. Partners receive the confirmed route in writing before any learner starts.
Qualification routes and funding approvals
| Qualification | Number | Funding approval to 31 July 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology Lead route | 500/8966/3 | 16 to 19 funding; Advanced Learner Loans |
| VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology Studies | 600/8908/8 | 16 to 19 funding; Level 3 legal entitlement; Advanced Learner Loans |
| VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Nail Technology Route for younger learners | 500/8882/8 | 16 to 19 funding; local flexibilities; legal entitlement |
Which Level 3 diploma we deliver is confirmed with VTCT during approval. All three are subject to centre approval.
Approval is not funding
Centre approval lets us register learners. It does not by itself bring public funding.
Funding runs through partners
Colleges and providers with a funding contract can deliver with us as a partner.
Loans are not subcontracted
For loan-funded learners we add the enterprise programme to the provider's own diploma. We do not promise funding we do not control.
Everything here is in place before any learner starts, and we follow your own safeguarding protocols for the learners you refer.
A named safeguarding lead
Trained for the role, with a written policy shared with you in advance.
Vetted adults
Enhanced DBS checks for every adult who works with learners, including visiting experts.
Learners under 18
Contacts, attendance reporting and information sharing agreed with each referring organisation.
Health and safety
COSHH risk assessments for nail products, good ventilation, protective equipment and first aid cover.
Insurance
Public liability, professional indemnity and cover for learners in the studio.
Data protection
Learner data held under UK GDPR, with plain-language consent for outcome tracking and case studies.
Attendance
Shared with you weekly. Anyone at risk of dropping out is followed up the same week.
Support to finish
Pastoral check-ins in every phase, reasonable adjustments, and help with kit and travel for scholarship learners.
Precious Adu, founder and practising nail technician.
Trained in The Tech UK Method, teaching from the instructor manual.
Holds or is working towards the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement.
Independent of the assessor, with the Level 4 IQA award. VTCT samples assessment externally.
Staffing follows VTCT Skills Centre Qualification Requirements, version 6, May 2025. Our safeguarding policy, risk assessments and insurance certificates are shared with every partner before the pilot agreement is signed.