Beauty Therapy
This one year Level 5 QQI course in Beauty Therapy provides a foundation in Beauty Therapy and provides the opportunity to progress to employment or further study in the Beauty area. The course contains a mix of practical and theory elements with trips throughout the year. There is an opportunity to partake in Erasmus+ placements.
| Award Name | Diploma - UK |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Therapy Examination Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma - UK | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
This is a one year, full time course running from September to May.
Entry Requirements
A Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent is required, although exceptions are given to mature students who are over 23 years of age. Entry is subject to interview.
Careers / Further progression
Careers and Further Progression
There is a huge demand for qualified therapists with the additional option of self-employment. Opportunities exist in the following areas:
Beauty Salons
Health Farms/Leisure Centres
Cruise Liners/In-Flight Therapist
Make-up Artist
Make-up and Skin Care Consultant
Mobile Therapist
Salon Owner
Complementary Therapist
Technical Sales Representative
Franchising
Spa Industry
Teaching/Training
Further information
Course commences September 2024.
Mature students are welcome to apply. Formal academic qualifications not required.
NO FEES for September 2024
Means tested grants are available from SUSI. Please visit http://www.susi.ie/for more information and to make an application.
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Course Outline:
Beauty Therapy is a thriving profession. There are continuing developments in beauty products, beauty therapy equipment, practices, and procedures. Levels of education and training are being upgraded in parallel with changing professional therapists’ requirements.
QQI Level 5 Award:
Skin Care, Eye Treatments and Make-Up (5N3466)
Manicure, Pedicure and Waxing (5N3467)
Body Massage and Figure Analysis (5N3465)
Anatomy and Physiology (5N0749)
Beauty Industry Ethics and Practice (5N3470)
Work Experience (5N1356)
Customer Service (5N0972)
5M3471 - Beauty Therapy
Awards: This course is accredited by two separate examining bodies; ITEC and QQI.
Diplomas from ITEC:
ITEC Beauty Specialist
ITEC Anatomy and Physiology
ITEC apply a rigid set of standards governing attendance, learning, and examinations.
Tel: 094 90 75000
Email: Westport@mayocollege.ie
Web: www.mayocollege.ie