| Course Name |
Beauty & Holistic Therapies |
| Course Provider |
Drogheda Institute of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Louth & Meath ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
1997 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Drogheda |
| Course Content |
Expand+The wide range of modules delivered in this two-year course is designed to provide a comprehensive education and training for students wishing to pursue careers in beauty and holistic therapies. The world's foremost international beauty qualification...
Hide-The wide range of modules delivered in this two-year course is designed to provide a comprehensive education and training for students wishing to pursue careers in beauty and holistic therapies. The world's foremost international beauty qualifications are offered thus making graduates highly employable both in Ireland and abroad. Students are qualified Beauty Therapists and employable after one year. Many complete two years, qualifying as Beauty and Holistic Therapists. Applications from students of other colleges are welcome for year 2.
Year 2
The wide range of modules delivered in this one year course are designed to provide a comprehensive education and training for students leading to awards by ITEC who provide some of the world’s foremost international beauty therapy qualifications.
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| Duration |
2 years |
| Comment |
Award
ITEC and CIBTAC Diplomas in Beauty & Holistic Therapies.
Some course modules are also validated by QQI.
Additional course fees apply for kits, uniforms, books and ITEC and/or CIBTAC Exam fees. |
| Course Fee |
Fees for 2016/17 were:
Year 1
€200 registration fee - paid by all students
€200 PLC Government Levy - exemptions for medical card holders, those in receipt of a student grant e.g. SUSI and social welfare recipients e.g. Back to Education Allowance
€20 QQI Examination fee - exemptions for medical card holders
Course Material €1530
Total €1950
Year 2
Registration €200
PLC Charge €200
Exam fee - depends on number of diplomas taken
Total €400
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| Financial Support |
Further Education Students are eligible to apply for a means tested grant. Application is made to SUSI www.susi.ie |
| Interview |
Interviews take place in May and September |
| Application Date |
Expand+Applications for all courses can be made online at www.dife.info
All applications will be acknowledged by post or email. Applications will be accepted from January 2017 for the first round of interviews each, usually held in May. All applicants wi...
Hide-Applications for all courses can be made online at www.dife.info
All applications will be acknowledged by post or email. Applications will be accepted from January 2017 for the first round of interviews each, usually held in May. All applicants will be invited to an interview to ascertain their suitability for the course. Further applications are accepted over the summer months and similar interviews take place in early September for any remaining vacancies. All applicants will be notified by post as to the results of the interview.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Courses commence Early September 2017 |
| Subjects Taught |
Year 1
•Skin Treatments including Facial Electrics
•Manicure & Pedicure
•Make-up
•Depilation (Waxing & Tweezing)
•Customer Service
•Word Processing
•Professional Conduct and Business Awareness
•Occupational First Aid
Year 2
•Body Therapy
•Reflexology
•Aromatherapy
•Indian Head Massage
•Epilation
•Anatomy and Physiology
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| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students with relevant experience or related qualifications or an interest in the area. |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Applications are invited from those who have completed Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
Mature students and recent school leavers are also welcome to apply.
Students should have an aptitude for the relevant area of study.
All applicants...
Hide-Applications are invited from those who have completed Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
Mature students and recent school leavers are also welcome to apply.
Students should have an aptitude for the relevant area of study.
All applicants will be interviewed.
Year 2
Applications are invited from those who have completed Beauty Therapy year 1 or equivalent. All applicants will be interviewed. There are course charges particularly in relation to the non-QQI/FETAC elements of the course.
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| Careers or Further Progression |
Graduates may find employment as Beauty and Holistic Therapists in Beauty Salons, Leisure Centres, Cruise Liners, Pharmacies, Department Stores, Makeup and Skin Consultants, Hotels and Spas, as Mobile therapists, Salon Owners or in Beauty Journalism. Further study can lead to careers in Theatre and Film Makeup or work as a Nail Technologist. |
| Further Enquiries |
Contact Admissions Office or Course Co-ordinator,
Drogheda Institute,
Tel: 041 983 7105
Fax: 041 984 1653
Web: www.dife.info
email: info@dife.info |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |