iTEC Skincare Course (Level 2)

Start Date: Sunday 30th Aug-Sunday 6th December 2026-
Location: Virginia, Co. Cavan
Format: Theory onsite with  – online back up videos + onsite practical

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for healthcare professionals, nurses, hairdressers and holistic therapists who want
to build a strong foundation in professional skincare. It is the essential stepping stone for
those wishing to progress into advanced non-medical aesthetic qualifications, such as skin
needling/micro-needling (Level 6). No experience is necessary.

Why take this course?

• Required pre-requisite qualification for progression to advanced aesthetic training.
• Study at your own pace with live theory classes and optional pre-recorded theory lessons.
• Only one Sunday every two weeks – flexible for working professionals.
• Delivered by Lorraine, an expert skincare specialist with over 20 years’ experience and examining,
  registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland.
• Gain an internationally recognised iTEC Level 2 Certificate in Facial Skincare aligned to the National Qualifcation Ireland.
• Add an extra treatment of facial therapy to your existing business.

Course Structure

• Theory: Live theory classes with optional pre-recorded video lectures (watch at home at a slower pace).
• Practical: Hands-on training at our school in Virginia, Co. Cavan.

Practical Dates (Sundays, 10am – 4/5pm):

• Aug 30th , Sept 20th, 4th Oct, 18th Oct, 8th Nov, 22nd Nov, 29th Nov.
• Exam Date: Proposed Sunday 6th December 2026

What You’ll Learn

Following iTEC standards, you will cover:

• Professional preparation, hygiene , safety in skincare practice.
• Client consultation, skin analysis , treatment planning.
• Techniques in facial cleansing, exfoliation, massage & lamp; masks.
• Identifying skin types, conditions , contra-indications.
• Product knowledge and treatment adaptation.
• Anatomy & physiology related to skincare.
• Professional standards, record keeping & aftercare advice.

Equipment & Uniform

Students will need to bring:

• Black clipboard
• 3 large grey bath sheet towels
• 3 grey hand towels
• Single bed fitted sheet
• Uniform: Black/Navy tunic , trousers with flat black shoes (required for exam not
  for class, or any other professional uniform).
• Access to a laptop/potable device for final exam in December

Learning Resources

• Core textbook: The Art and Science of Beauty Therapy by Jane Foulston. Optional as
  class notes provided.
• Online video lectures.
• Practical demonstrations and supervised training.

Award

On successful completion, students receive the iTEC Level 2 Certificate in Facial
Skincare, enabling progression to:

• iTEC Level 3 Facial Electrics
• iTEC Level 5 Anatomy and Physiology
• iTEC Level 6 (Level 4 UK)Skin Needling / Advanced Aesthetics

Cost

€1,500 ( stage payments of €250 per session). iTEC Exam fees included and class
products.
Stage payments each month/class.

iTEC Skin Needling Level 4 UK/Level 6 Ireland.

Start Date and course dates: Sept 13th, Sept 27th, 11th Oct, 15th Nov, 29th Nov. Proposed exam– 6th December. 
Location: Virginia, Co. Cavan
Format: Live theory classes (Sessions recorded for home use)+ onsite practical

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for healthcare professionals, nurses, hairdressers and holistic therapists who want
 advance their business and offer Micro Needling/Skin Needling advanced Skincare treatments.

Why take this course?

• Develop your business and progress to advanced aesthetic training.
• Study at your own pace with pre-recorded theory lessons.
• Only 5 classes onsite  – flexible for working professionals.
• Delivered by Lorraine, an expert skincare specialist with over 20 years’ experience,
  registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland.
• Gain an internationally recognised iTEC Level 4 Certificate in Skin Needling.
• Add an extra treatment of Skin Needling therapy to your existing business.

Course Structure

• Theory: Live theory classes .
• Practical: Hands-on training at our school in Virginia, Co. Cavan.

What You’ll Learn

Following iTEC standards, you will cover:

• Professional preparation, hygiene , safety in skin Needling practice.
• Client consultation, advanced skin analysis, woods lamp, treatment planning.
• Techniques in facial  and body skin needling.
• Identifying skin types, conditions , contra-indications.
• Product knowledge and treatment adaptation.
• Anatomy & physiology related to skincare.
• Professional standards, record keeping & aftercare advice and wound healing.

Equipment & Uniform

Students will need to bring:

• Black clipboard
• 3 large grey bath sheet towels
• 3 grey hand towels
• Single bed fitted sheet
• Uniform: Black/Navy tunic ( or your own work uniform  , trousers with flat black shoes (required for exam not
  for class, or any other uniform).

Learning Resources

• Core textbook: No Book, course workbook provided and class notes .
• Online video lectures for revision.
• Practical demonstrations and supervised training.

Award

On successful completion, students receive the iTEC Level 4 Certificate in Skin Needling.

Pre Requiste:

This is a post graduate course, students must have a Level 2 skincare qualification and Level 5 Anatomy and physiology ( Please contact us as many students have QQI level 5 and iTEC level 5 qualifcations that may be suitable)

• Cost

€1,500 ( stage payments of €250 per session). iTEC Exam fees included and class
products/needles .
Stage payments each month/class.