Accredited 6-Week Lash Extension Technology Traineeship
Is training – with a focus on hands-on practical learning over academic theory. It’s perfect if you want to get a professional, industry-led qualification at the same time as real-world work experience.
Our focus is on helping you become empowered and self-employed in 2025
Deborah Whelan (owner)
Deborah has a CIBTAC Diploma in Aesthetic Treatments, & Body Therapy. Also, an ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology. She completed a Distinction certificate QQI Level 5 in Anatomy and Physiology.
Deborah completed QQI Level 6 Training Needs & Identification, and QQI Level 6 Training Delivery & Evaluation. The purpose of these awards is to equip the tutor with the
knowledge, skill, and competence to deliver, assess, and evaluate
a training and development intervention.
She completed Level 7 Professional Training Practices at UCC. At its core, Professional Training Practices is focused on fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth within organisations.
The Advanced Institute of Nail Technology ‘AINT’ was established in 2001. AINT is currently responsible for training groups of students in Community Colleges, FAS Colleges, and Private Colleges Nationwide. AINT was nominated for ‘Innovator of the Year’ and ‘Training Institute of the Year’ at the IBPA Irish Professional Beauty Association Awards.
Course Director Deborah Whelan was on the judging panel with the president of the IBPA in judging the nail Technician of the year. We won the silver title of Irish Nail Champions at the Irish Nail Championships.
FULLY ACCREDITED COURSES
A Lash Extension Technology Traineeship is a great opportunity to gain an accredited qualification. It provides a balance of hands-on training and classroom-based learning.
Here is everything provided in this traineeship programme, through simulated work experience, education, and training, to employment.
Associated Beauty Therapists (ABT) provides accreditation for this traineeship programme.
Insurance for this traineeship is provided by Associated Irish Therapists (AIT). Through AIT membership, students are part of the largest beauty membership in Ireland and the UK. Benefits include free VIP membership to the Beauty Show in the RDS.
When you choose our accredited 6-week Lash & Brow Technology Traineeship, you can be confident that we provide the highest quality training. This also guarantees that you can get insurance for your new career.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE IN THIS LASH EXTENSION TRAINEESHIP
-3 Accredited certificates in Cluster, Russian, and Individual lash technologies.
– A certificate in Personal & Professional Development
-Membership with Associated Irish Therapists – the largest beauty membership in Ireland & the UK.
-Insurance with AIT, with individual student insurance packages of up to 6 million euros, and free professional legal advice if necessary
-On completion of the traineeship, students’ names will be listed, as professionally trained lash extension technicians on the official AIT website.
-You will gain practical hands-on training in a simulated workplace while also learning the theory of your industry in the classroom
-Traineeship training will provide you with valuable work experience.
-Traineeships are open to people of all ages and from all educational and employment backgrounds.
-Upon completing the training, trainees will earn an accredited nail technology qualification.
-Your social welfare payment will not be reduced or affected while you are in training.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Personal & professional development:
-Writing a current CV
-Choosing a business name
-Registering a business name with CRO (Company Registration Office)
-Registering a business mane with ROS (Revenue Online Services)
-Building an online presence through FB, Instagram, TikTok
-Building an online professional web brochure (optional, not included)
-Professionalism related to Beauty/Complementary or Sports Therapy and explain the appropriate professional
-Preparation – student prepares herself and the client for professional treatment
-Consultation form
-Disclaimer form
-Aftercare advice form
Practical Work:
-Patch testing
-4/6-week individual eyelash extension technique
-2-week Russian Lash extension technique
-Strip lashes
-Latex glue, semi-permanent glue, professional permanent lash glue
-Use of the oil-free Vegan lash shampoo & medium micro-wands
-Use micro-wands and lash combs
-Safely taping the bottom lashes down
-Mapping with under-eye patches
-Safe use of pointed tweezers
-Use of primer & appropriate micro-wand
-Use of bonder & appropriate micro-wand
-Removal technique
Portfolio of work:
Each student is required to produce a portfolio of evidence of work. It consists of 10 before & after pictures of their work, with completed and signed consultation, disclaimer, & aftercare advice form.
Items you will need at home:
- Table (preferably with drawers to store your products that are sensitive to sunlight)
- 2 chairs (preferably an ergonomic chair for yourself to protect your back) Tech Tip*** Always mind your back! Your chair should be at the right height so that your knees and hips are at the right angles.
- Table lamp with a bulb of at least 60 watts of white light
- Tissues
- Cotton wool
- Cotton tips
- Metal bin with a self-closing lid and bin bag inside
- Small glass bowl
JOINING A NAIL TECHNOLOGY TRAINEESHIP
A Lash Extension Traineeship is a great opportunity for you to work towards an accredited qualification. It provides a balance of hands-on training and classroom-based learning. Here are some of the positive features of the traineeship route through work experience, education, and training to employment:
You will gain practical hands-on training in a simulated workplace whilst also learning the theory of your industry in the classroom.
- Traineeship training will provide you with valuable work experience.
- Traineeship allows employed people to upskill within their sector and still hold onto their job. It may lead to promotion within the company or upward progression within the sector.
- Traineeships are open to people of all ages and from all educational and employment backgrounds.
- Upon successfully completing the training, trainees will earn an accredited lash extension technology qualification.
- Your social welfare payment will not be reduced or affected while you are in training.
WEB BROCHURE WITH ALL YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA
The final step after graduating from your nail course is connecting with your new customer base. This is optional. Our web designers have designed unique web brochure templates for successful AINT graduates, these web brochures are designed for students to project a professional image of their new business.
Here we link your Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and LinkedIn accounts centrally. Your new clients can visit your unique web brochure, follow all your social media links and price lists, and learn about you and your qualifications.
She is launching her new web brochure with AINT. Here she can advertise her treatment list, special offers, contact details, opening hours etc. All of her Social Media Apps are attached to her professional web brochure.
YOUR KIT
We care about the environment, all our liquid bottle containers are recyclable and refillable. We are 90% paperless, all your notes are uploaded to an easily accessible platform or emailed, then we go through them in class together. But, if you prefer paper notes, we can do that too, some people like to have notes in their hands to learn and we totally respect that too.
POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Because fairness, equality, transparency, and professionalism are at the heart of our training procedures. We have developed all policies and procedures, and make them available to both learners and tutors.
Documents available for learners – Learner Handbook Data Protection
Documents available for Tutors – Quality Assurance Documents – Application Form Access Interview Application for Reasonable Accommodation Daily Roll Tutor Pre-Programme Planning Lesson Plans Mid-Way Meeting Progression Pathways Progression Review Form Assessment Portfolio Checklist
Hey! I’m ”Deborah”
By mastering all lash extension techniques, from individual, russion, party, & strip lashes in this comprehensive course, you can enhance your service menu and meet the increasing demand for these popular treatments. This course is perfect for established beauty artists looking to elevate their offerings. You’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to create stunning results that return clients.
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