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Todays salons have become more diverse, now offering hair and beauty services to their clients. We at Gainfort Academy regonise this, and in turn have developed a unique package with the most relevant and up to date approach giving students the qualifications and extra techniques they need to be more employable.

With full time and part time options available, we can ensure there is something to suit everyone. In our full time option students can gain a full Junior Stylist qualification in a nine month academic year.

LEVEL 2 & 3 | HAIRDRESSING DIPLOMA

LEVEL 2 | BARBERING CERTIFICATE

AFFINAGE EDUCATION

LEVEL 2 | MAKEUP CERT

SOCIAL MEDIA SKILLS

2 WEEK POLISH

SPRAY TAN TECHNIQUES

COURSE QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDES

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LEVEL 2 & 3 | HAIRDRESSING CERTIFICATE

DURATION

1 ACADEMIC YEARAn average of 4 days per week in the Academy & 1 day a week work placement.

The ITEC Accredited Professional Hairdressing Course is a one year full time programme. This is ideal for the candidate with no experience, school leavers or someone working in the industry looking for an international recognised qualification.

In this course students will learn everything needed to get them started as a junior hairstylist. From shampoo and conditioning, to cutting and styling and also colour, hair extensions and much more. We recognise the need to make your education as commercially relevant as possible in order to ensure you leave us with a great CV and fully equipped to embark on a fantastic career in the hairdressing industry so we include career guidance training, make up masterclasses, Affinage education programme including trend techniques such as, colour cocktails, blonde enlightment, spray tan techniques, professional photo shoot skills from mood board to concept through to a professional photo shoot.

Students receive free training from Industry experts such as, L’OreaI, Affinage or Revlon. *

Our ethos is “create inspire desire” and we look forward to sharing this with you. The course involves continuous evaluation throughout the year with a practical exam at course end. You will also have a portfolio of work to complete and assignments.

ITEC PRO HAIRDRESSING

*These courses may vary.

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LEVEL 2 | BARBERING CERTIFICATE

This certificate is aimed at beginners with no previous experience, or established hairdressing staff who are looking to gain a qualification in barbering.

This course will teach students a number of practices andprocedures to offer a professional safe service.

Gain knowledge on Cutting Men’s Hair - preparing to cut, providing a cut, assessing male baldness pattern, use of clippers blades, identify hair type, natural hairlines and necklines. Finish a cut and after care.

You will also learn about Cutting Facial Hair - preparing and providing a service suitable for the client. Use of correct equipment, identify potential risk of in-grown hair, provide aftercare advise and care of your equipment.

We provide opportunities for learners to focus on the development of the major functional skills and the wider functional skills in a barbering context, such as communicating with clients, working with others and problem solving; ensuring that you develop a range of skills, techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in employment as a barber.

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AFFINAGE EDUCATION

ASP 2019 course line up is dedicated to motivate and inspire salon professionals thorough instilling superior knowledge of the innovative ASP Affinage product portfolio, perfecting craftsmanship and learning new skills to elevate and empower the salon professional.

ASP’s inclusive, interactive approach to education with our knowledgeable passionate Education Team are looking forward to working with the new class of 2019 at Gainfort Academy.

TO INFINITI & BEYOND

QUICK START TO INFINITI

BALAYAGE & BLEND

FREEHAND COLOUR & CONTOURING

COLOUR COCKTAILS

COLOUR CORRECTION

PERFECTING BLONDES

ROCK’N REDS & COPPERS *

*Courses may vary

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This course will give you the excellent makeup skills necessary to be able to offer a full servicein salon. For weddings and grads etc. this enables you to offer a full package.

LEVEL 2 | MAKEUP DIPLOMA

SOCIAL MEDIA SKILLS

PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENTOur photoshoot team, headed up by Sharon Sheehan will guide you through the process of attaining that perfect photoshoot. From concepts and moodboards to completion we will guide you through every step of your professional photoshoot. This culminates in an end of year photoshoot. Students get digital copies to use in their portfolio for interviews etc.

We understand that social media marketing has the power to increase customer loyalty. We want to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to identify your social media strategy, understand what people want to see, how to write a post to drive engagement and so much more.

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2 WEEK POLISH

SPRAY TAN TECHNIQUES

Learn to create luxurious long lasting manicures for clients fingertips and have polish that stays so perfect it’s like getting a manicure everyday. Gellux 30 second gel polish gives you 15 days of glossy colour, dries instantly for smudge free nails and is UV and LED compatible.

Sunless spray tanning is safe and fast, creating the lasting effect of a natural tan without the exposure to potentially damaging UVA and UVB rays. As a beauty treatment it has a significant income opportunity for salons.

COURSE FEE ALSO INCLUDES

Hair Kit | Barbering Kit | Uniform | ITEC Accredetation | AIT Recognised | Student Discount Card | Hairdressing Book

ITEC PRO HAIRDRESSING

PART TIME

€ 5995

LEVEL 2 & 3 | HAIRDRESSING DIPLOMA

AFFINAGE EDUCATION (4 COURSES)

PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT

HAIR EXTENSIONS KIT

FULL KIT INCLUDED

EXAM FEES

UNIFORM & HAIRDRESSING BOOK

COURSE INCLUDES

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DURATIONSeptember - December | 2 Days per weekJanuary - June | 3 Days per weekWork Experience (Optional 1 Day per week)

If you are interested in our full time course but don’t have the time to commit then this part time option could suit you better. This ITEC Accredited Professional Hairdressing Course is a one year part time programme. This is ideal for the candidate with no experience, school leavers or someone working in the industry looking for an international recognised qualification.

In this course students will cover everything needed to get them started as a junior hairstylist. We recognise the need to make your education as commercially relevant as possible in order to ensure you leave us with a great CV and fully equipped to embark on a fantastic career in the hairdressing industry so we include Affinage education programme including trend techniques such as, colour cocktails, blonde enlightment, professional photo shoot skills from mood board to concept through to a professional photo shoot.

ITEC PRO HAIRDRESSING | PART TIME

PART TIME

€ 3500This course is tailored to suit mature hairdressers / salon juniors who are active in the industry for at least 4 years but may not have got their papers. This course will enable you to fine tune your skills in a discreet programme tailored to your salon commitments. At the end of this programme you will be qualified and insurable, giving you peace of mind and credability. Course scheduling allows you to continue to work in salon on Fridays and Saturdays.

You will learn a range of techniques from creatively cuttiing and colouring hair, to styling and dressing hair to bridal hairstyling and perming. We also provide training in hair extension services and much more.

LEVEL 3 | HAIRDRESSING DIPLOMA

AFFINAGE EDUCATION (2 COURSES)

HAIR EXTENSIONS KIT

2 TRAINING HEADS

UNIFORM & HAIRDRESSING BOOK(GENERAL KIT LIST PROVIDED AND CAN BE

PURCAHSED IF REQUIRED AT A SPECIAL RATE)

COURSE INCLUDES

DURATION

January - June | 3 Days per week

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ITEC PRO HAIRDRESSING | PART TIME LEVEL 3 HAIRDRESSING DIPLOMA

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Fiona Gainfort

You will find Gainfort Academy is a compelling place with much to offer you, including outstanding facilities, students, and staff, as well as a challenging curriculum.

In an intimate setting like we have here at Gainfort Academy, we can accomplish what simply cannot be done in larger, more impersonal schools. We can become a true, inclusive community; supportive of the multiplicity of ways we can come together, learn and develop. We are the school of choice for leading salons and I am very committed to assisting graduates in gaining employment, having achieved great success rates. Working closely with you and our faculty, we aim to provide services, activities, and resources that support the Academy’s enterprise while we support you personally as you learn, grow, and change through your time here. We care about you and want to make you the best that you can be! We look forward to meeting our future prospective students as we work together to ensure that your experience at Gainfort Academy is deeply rewarding.

Fiona is the Gainfort Academy Director and plays a major role in helping the next generation of Hairdressers and Beauticians kickstart their careers. She is a qualified tutor with qualifications in hair, beauty, life coaching and career guidance. Fiona is also a member on the Executive Board of the Hairdressing Council of Ireland, and aims to be the voice for hairdressers in the South East. Gainfort Academy has won Wexford Chamber of Commerce’s Training Provider of the Year award on four occasions (unique record) 2012, 2014, 2015 & 2016. They have also won RSVP magazine’s Leading Beauty School award annually since 2013. At Gainfort Academy, we strongly believe that each of you will have much to contribute and likewise, we are committed to supporting and working with you.

Gainfort Academy is a place for you to continue to develop your intellectual passions and personal talents, and for each of us to support one another.

OUR ACADEMY DIRECTOR

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MARY OGILIVEMary has a wealth of experience in the training field being one of South East’s leading educators for numerous years. She has a vast knowledge of colour having completed. The Loreal and Wella colour specialist degree. Mary commands a high level of tutoring. The results show with her individual care with her students.

MARGO KILKENNYWith over thirty years of hairdressing experience Margo is an official educator and technician for Affinage Salon Professional. Travelling and educating both nationally and internationally working with some of the Britain’s top hairstylist at their seminars, courses and shows. Her work with Affinage allows her to educate everyone in the hairdressing industry in the latest hair and colour trends which are ongoing in the current hair industry.

SHARON SHEEHANSharon is proprietor of award winning salon AC Pure. She has worked as Artistic Director for Toni and Guy for 12 years. Sharon owned a franchise for Toni and Guy Waterford and was staff educator within the company. Specializing in cutting and Red Carpet/ Bridal Hair having worked with a vast celebrity clientele. She is a Wella Trend Vision winner and has represented Ireland in the UK in recent years. She is also the Image Magazine In-House Stylist and brings a wealth of experience in photoshoots and styling models.

JOHNNY CROWEJohnny has been in the Barbering trade for almost 30 years. He is proprietor of ‘The Barber Shop in Tramore Co. Waterford. He also previously owned and ran two other barbershops. He was an Assessor for VTCT in Mayo College of Hairdressing and has a Master Craftsman Diploma in Barbering.

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