Beginner Nail Technician *Skills Connect Course*

By Creative Academy

A free training course made available through the Skills Connect Programme

When:
Starts with online study.

In person classes then start on the 28th of November 2023.

Duration:
Days are 10am – 5pm on the following dates:

Tuesday 28th & Wednesday 29th of November
Tuesday 5th & Wednesday 6th, Thursday 7th

You will need to complete some online study before attending the live classes.
There also will be 5 days work experience required on this course.

Location:
Creative Academy
Fashion City, 43B, Dublin, D24 EN12

Cost:
FREE for successful applicants.
Eligibility criteria applies. See HERE to view the Skills Connect criteria, and below for course eligibility criteria.

Please note: All students must complete all elements of the programme including online learning, in person days, case studies and work experience. Students will be required to return the kit, if they do not complete all elements of the programme. If a student does not complete the course and does not return the kit, the student will be billed for the cost of the kit.

Requirements
Successful applicants must have a good standard of English. No nail products on own nails. Students with a keen interest in becoming a nail technician, with a passion for all things nails. Learners will also need to complete 5 days’ work experience. 10 places are available on this programme. Applicants will have an interview with Image Skillnet and The Creative Academy, to determine their acceptance into the course.

Materials Required to Take Part
For the purpose of practice and completion of the case studies, a kit will be supplied to each student. Students will be required to return the kit, if they do not complete all elements of the programme. If a student does not complete the course and does not return the kit, the student will be billed for the cost of the kit.

Course Overview
This course is for complete beginners. Upon successful completion of the course students will have gained skills that supports them transition into the workplace.

Content
Prior to classes, online Nail Knowledge to be completed. This course will include:

• 3 day Beginner Gel Polish , Manicure , Acrylic Course
• 1 day Beginner Gel and BIAB Course
• E- File Drill and Class
• Nail Artist Class in both Systems
• Case Studies to be completed
• Online Support provided throughout.

Learners will also need to complete 5 days work experience.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course and case studies, the learner will be proficient in all systems.
The learner will need practice to increase skill and speed for Salon work.

Project Work & Exams:
Project assignment days – Case Studies X 9
Practical days: 5
Exam days: CONTINIOUS ASSESSMENTS
Case study time: 8 WEEKS
Self-directed learning: AT OWN PACE IN ADVANCE OF CLASS COMMENCEMENT FOR ONLINE THE NAIL KNOWLEDGE HEALTH AND SAFETY COURSE

Qualifications Awarded

All AIT & ABT Certified

• 1 Marion Newman – The Nail Knowledge
• 1 Acrylic
• 1 Gel Polish
• 1 Builder Gel ( BIAB )
• 1 E-File (Drill )
• 1 Nail Art