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Nail Technology & Nail Art
with Salon Skills (ITEC)

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LOCATION:

This course is delivered in Bishopstown Campus.

INTRODUCTION:

Do you aspire to have a career in the world of Nails and Beauty?

This expanding industry needs good therapists. In this course you have the opportunity to achieve a wide variety of training skills dealing with specialist nail technician treatments. Release your artistic flair and produce superb looks that will allow you to become an attractive prospect for employers as well as having the opportunity to become self-employed.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Leaving Certificate, LCA or QQI Level 4.
  • For mature applicants, experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
  • All applicants will need to demonstrate an interest in Nails and are required to supply a portfolio of some nail work completed by the applicant as evidence of their interest. This should include at least 5 photographs of nails painted by the interviewee. All applicants will undergo a processing stage during which further information will be gathered in relation to their application. An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the entry requirements set out here and satisfactory completion of the processing stage.

DURATION:

This is a one-year full-time course.

FEES:

€142.28 – Manicure/Pedicure
€401.05 – Nail Technician
€85 – Skincare
€80 – Books
€50 – Registration
Total = €758.33.

Please see fees & payment for details.

CERTIFICATION:

  • ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology.
  • ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Nail Art.
  • QQI Level 5 Component Certificates in Work Experience 5N1356, Skincare, Eye Treatments & Make-Up 5N3466.
  • ITEC Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention (COVID-19) for Beauty Therapy and Nail Services.

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

Nail Technology /Nail Art - ITEC

Nail Technology / Nail Art (Theory & Practical); Manicure, Gel polish application, Pedicure, Acrylic nails, Gel nails, Nail wraps i.e. silks/fibreglass, Sculptured nails, Nail Art for natural nails.

Professional Conduct & Business Awareness - ITEC

Skin Care, Eye Treatments & Make-up - 5N3466

Work Experience - 5N1356

Infection Prevention (COVID-19) for Beauty Therapy and Nail Services - ITEC

ADDITIONAL TRAINING / WORKSHOPS:

CCOC Phorest Salon Software Certificate

Digital Marketing

Data Protection

WORK PLACEMENT / EXPERIENCE:

Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a relevant location in Year 1. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:

For full details on progression opportunities see these links:

Graduates of this course may apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to higher and advanced certificate and degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities and Universities

We advise you to consult the CAO website – www.cao.ie to confirm specific entry requirements for Higher Education Institutions.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Nail Technician in a Beauty Salon, Nail Bar, Nail Technician on Cruise ships e.g. Steiner, Self-employed /Mobile Nail Technician. (I.T.E.C is an International Qualification for work abroad). Product trainer, Sales Representative, Retail Industry, Skincare expert in a Beauty Salon or on a Skincare counter.