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Beauty Therapy & Eyelash Extensions

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5N1356 EEBT

This course leads to internationally recognised qualifications that will ensure learners are educated to the highest Industry standards. It is a one year full time course consisting of both practical & theoretical training. A compulsory Work Experience module in a busy Salon is a requirement. This course provides you with skills in Skin care, Eye treatments, Eyelash extensions, Nail treatments and Electrical treatments. These qualifications will offer you the opportunity to embark on a successful career in Beauty therapy.

Award Name Diploma - UK
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body Confed of Intnl Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology
NFQ Level
Award Name Certificate - UK
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body International Therapy Examination Council
NFQ Level
Award Name Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Minor
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 5 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Diploma - UK Confed of Intnl Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology
Certificate - UK International Therapy Examination Council
Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) Minor QQI Level 5 NFQ
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Limerick City
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
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Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

• Education: Leaving Cert Biology or Home Economics is an advantage
• Aptitude: An interest in working in the Beauty industry
• Previous Experience: Desirable but not essential

Careers / Further progression

Employment Opportunities

As an alternative to entering the world of work; further studies in Beauty & Complimentary Therapies.

Advancement in the industry to include – Leisure Centres, Cruise Liners, Spa Industry or Hotel Industry, Teaching/Training, Theatre and Film Industry and Make-up Artist.

Beauty therapy is thriving profession with an ever-increasing demand for trained therapists. Lucrative employment opportunities arise for therapists in the following areas:

Beauty Salons, Nail Salons, Waxing Salons, Mobile Therapist, Cruise Liners, Sales Representative, Hotel Industry and Facial Clinics.

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Further information

Fees: There are no tuition fees payable to the College by EU nationals.

Non-EU Nationals who do not meet the exemption requirements are liable for a full tuition fee of €3,653 as per instruction of the DFHERIS. The LCFE College Registration Fee, materials Fee and Exam Fees are also payable. The tuition fee is non-refundable.

** Some programmes charge additional materials fees where the cost of the materials used for that course are relatively high.

*Some programmes may have additional examination fees if they are being accredited by bodies other than QQI (eg City and Guilds, CIBTAC, IPU etc). The QQI Exam Fee for Level 5 programmes is €50 and €80 for a Level 6.

Exemptions
The QQI Exam fee may be exempted when relevant documentation is presented at registration.

Means-tested Maintenance Grants are available to qualifying learners. These grants are administered by Learner Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie. All applications must be made on-line. The College has a Grants Officer, who will advise applicants, as necessary.

• Beauty Therapy Services
• Facial Electrical treatments
• Eye lash Extenisons
• Eye treatments
• Waxing
• Manicure, Pedicure, Gel polish
• Monitor & Maintain Health & Safety practice in the Salon
• Client Care & Communication in Beauty related industries
• Work Experience
• Anatomy & Physiology
• IT

5N1356 - Work Experience.

Awards:
ITEC Certificate in Eyelash Extensions
CIBTAC Diploma in Beauty Therapy Services
QQI Level 5 Component Certificate in Work Experience 5N1356
Award in Facial Electrotherapy Treatments

These programmes consist of intensive practical and theoretical training in various aspects of the profession. Learners are trained in state of the art salons. Communications is a mandatory part of all Level 5 and Level 6 programmes and learners are required to participate. It is a necessary skill which is transferable to both personal and work life where benefits can be gained in dealing with everyday experiences.

Mulgrave Street, Limerick
T +353 (0) 61 414344
EMAIL apply@lcfe.ie

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Limerick City
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider