Accredited 4-Week Lash Extension Technology Pre-Apprenticeship
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 2026
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 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.
FULLY ACCREDITED COURSES
A lash extension technology pre-apprenticeship 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 through simulated work experience, education, and training, to employment.
Associated Beauty Therapists (ABT) provides accreditation for this pre-apprenticeship programme.
Insurance for this pre-apprenticeship 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 choosing an accredited 4-week Lash Extension Technology pre-apprenticeship, students can be confident that we provide the highest quality training. This also guarantees that they can get insurance for their new career.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE IN THIS LASH EXTENSION PRE-APPRENTICESHIP
-3 Accredited certificates in Cluster (3-D-10-D lash clusters), 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 pre-apprenticeship, students’ names can be listed as professionally trained lash extension technicians on the official AIT website.
-Students will gain practical hands-on training in a simulated workplace while also learning the theory of their industry in the classroom.
-Pre-apprenticeship training will provide students with valuable simulated work experience.
-Pre-apprenticeships are open to people of all ages and from all educational and employment backgrounds.
-Upon completing the training, students will earn an accredited lash extension qualification.
-Pre-apprenticeship 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.
-Social welfare payment will not be reduced or affected while in training.
WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN
Personal & professional development:
-Writing a current CV (Optional)
-Choosing a business name
-Registering a business name with the CRO (Company Registration Office)
-Registering a business name with ROS (Revenue Online Services)
-Building an online presence through FB, Instagram, TikTok
-Building an online professional web brochure (all 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
-Health & safety when using 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
A selection of gel polish colours
A selection of nail art (diamonds, stickers, blooming gel etc.)
Tissues
Cotton wool
Cotton tips
Metal bin with a self-closing lid and bin bag inside
Small glass bowl
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, Russian, party, & strip lashes in this comprehensive pre-apprenticeship, students can enhance their service menu and meet the increasing demand for these popular treatments.
Providing access to professional, industry-ready accredited qualifications and progression pathways to the Apprenticeship Incentivisation Programmes and employment.
I genuinely recommend the training techniques, products, courses, and events to everyone, especially the team spirit and success philosophy.
Let’s keep in touch
What our students say
12-WEEK COMPLETE NAIL TECH & LASH LIFT COURSE
Faye Wilkinson
Follow her at 👉https://www.instagram.com/beauty.by.faye25

UPDATE!!! On Faye’s Beauty Career

5-WEEK BEGINNER GEL COURSE
I recently completed the beginner nail course with Aintnailz, and it was an amazing experience. The instructor, Deborah, was knowledgeable and supportive, making the learning process enjoyable and engaging. I gained valuable skills and confidence in gel extension. I can’t wait to start what I’ve learned in just five days. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to start their journey as a nail technician!
Ava Kinsella.
12-WEEK COMPLETE NAIL TECH COURSE
This course with Deborah was amazing dedicating a couple of hours a week to your practice really helps you to improve quickly under her guidance I flew through my course learning how to do both gel and acrylic which has greatly benefited me as my clients can choose between both. The happy and cheerful atmosphere of Deborah’s classes allows you to relax when you walk through her doors, if you are thinking of doing any courses Deborah is who I’d call
Elaine Conway.
6-WEEK GEL TECHNOLOGY COURSE
Huge thanks to @aintnailz for her support and guidence on helping me get my nail technology certificate! So grateful and excited for what’s next!
Lucy O’Brien.
👉https://www.instagram.com/nailedbyylucy/

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