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Experience the buzz of working in Mallow College’s own salon. Train as a QQI and ITEC internationally recognised professional in facials, eye treatments, body treatments, manicure/pedicure, waxing, make up, body and facial electrics, bo...

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Experience the buzz of working in Mallow College’s own salon. Train as a QQI and ITEC internationally recognised professional in facials, eye treatments, body treatments, manicure/pedicure, waxing, make up, body and facial electrics, body massage and more, using the best professional products and equipment. Train in a highly motivated environment, with a committed and dedicated team in an intensive programme designed to deliver the highest standards expected by the beauty industry. Successful learners are qualified in the exciting and glamorous world of the beauty industry and open a world of progression opportunities in more advanced qualifications in Mallow College and around the world.

If you’re looking for the right first step in beauty therapy, you’ve found it.

Expand+• Additional Costs:
Additional costs for textbooks, uniforms, student kits, extra courses and exam fees etc will be incurred during the year. Details will be made available at interview.

All courses at Mallow College of Further Education are fun...

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Additional costs for textbooks, uniforms, student kits, extra courses and exam fees etc will be incurred during the year. Details will be made available at interview.

All courses at Mallow College of Further Education are funded through the National Development Plan (NDP) and there are no tuition fees for EU nationals (non-EU students should contact the College for details on eligibility and course fees). However, students are required to pay a student services fee of €250. A deposit of €50 is required to reserve a course place. Failure to pay this deposit may result in the course place being allocated to another applicant.

Students may also be required to pay an annual Government participation fee of €200.

• However, Full Medical Card holders and those in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) or Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) allowances are exempt from paying this contribution.

• Students awarded a student maintenance grant will be refunded the Government participation fee subject to proof of receipt of the grant.

Fees for examinations and certification will be outlined by course co-ordinators. Students who are Medical Card holders may be exempt from some state examination fees. Certain courses also carry additional course related costs, further details of these can be found in the relevant course details. For more information please contact the College on (022)43309 or email info@mallowcollege.ie.

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Means tested Maintenance Grants are available to students who are progressing to a QQI Level 5/6 Award or equivalent and who have not previously studied for such an award at similar or higher level on the National Framework...

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Means tested Maintenance Grants are available to students who are progressing to a QQI Level 5/6 Award or equivalent and who have not previously studied for such an award at similar or higher level on the National Framework of Qualifications. The amount of the grant depends on the distance a student travels from their place of residence to the college.

Student Grant applications can be made online only to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.susi.ie Applications can be made from May and should be made before starting a course.

Further information can be found on www.studentfinance.ie

Note: BTEA or VTOS recipients are not eligible for the Student grant.

Expand+5M3471 Course Content

Skin Care, Eye Treatments & Make-Up 5N3466
Manicure, Pedicure & Waxing 5N3467
Facial Electrics 5N3468
Body Electrics 5N3469
Body Massage & Figure Analysis 5N3465
Anatomy & Physiology 5N0749
Communications 5N0690
Work E...

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Skin Care, Eye Treatments & Make-Up 5N3466
Manicure, Pedicure & Waxing 5N3467
Facial Electrics 5N3468
Body Electrics 5N3469
Body Massage & Figure Analysis 5N3465
Anatomy & Physiology 5N0749
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Business Administration 5N1610

Extra: Specialist training workshops
Extra: Professional guest lecturers

Extra: Optional courses:

Advanced Waxing, Spray Tanning, 3 Week Manicure Salon experience in fully equipped on site salon.
Dermalogica Partnership Programme conducted by Dermalogica Trainers
Art Deco advanced Make-up training conducted by professional Make-up artists

Work Placement/experience
Work experience is an integral part of this course. The dates and duration will be specified by the college. Each student is responsible for securing their own work placement.

Expand+Education Progression Opportunities
Graduates can progress to third level programmes in Institutes of Technology across Ireland including degrees in Spa & Wellness Management at AIT, Health & Leisure with Massage at ITT, and Health Promotion at WIT....

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Graduates can progress to third level programmes in Institutes of Technology across Ireland including degrees in Spa & Wellness Management at AIT, Health & Leisure with Massage at ITT, and Health Promotion at WIT. See mallowcollege.ie/progressions for further information.

Career Opportunities
Beauty salons, Department Stores Beauty Counters, Cruise liners, Health spas, Hotel leisure centres, Pharmacies, Retail sales/sales representative, Training and sales, Tutoring.