Expand+This course aims to develop beauty industry expertise while at the same time providing the practical selling and reception skills so essential to beauty consultancy in the retail sector. It is ideal for anyone who wants to represent the public face o...

Hide-This course aims to develop beauty industry expertise while at the same time providing the practical selling and reception skills so essential to beauty consultancy in the retail sector. It is ideal for anyone who wants to represent the public face of a beauty industry as it marries beauty skills with a firm administrative capability enabling graduates to run the office whilst at the same time marketing the product/service. Students participate in

Two week work placement
•Introduction to Phorest salon software
•Profesional guest lecturers/workshops
•Pitstop Leadership Programme from Common Purpose for selected students.

Expand+International Students
The Cork College of Commerce welcomes applicants from all parts of the world. We value the cultural diversity and richness that international students bring to the College.Non-EU students must comply with Irish Immigration re...

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The Cork College of Commerce welcomes applicants from all parts of the world. We value the cultural diversity and richness that international students bring to the College.Non-EU students must comply with Irish Immigration requirements. A visa from the Immigration Section of the Department of Justice and Equality must be secured, prior to acceptance.

*Note for International Students - if English is not your first language you must complete a compulsory English Language Assessment, this will be held on the following dates Tuesday July 11th 2017 and August 22nd 2017. The College Admissions Office will assign to you the date of your English Language Assessment. Please refer to the college website www.corkcollegeofcommerce.ie under the link International Students 2017 to read the requirements and exemptions for International Applicants.Non-EU students will be required to pay a tuition fee, determined by the Department of Education and Skills. For further details please contact the College.

Further Enquiries: Ms. Susan Holland O’Leary (Disability Support Officer) Tel: (021) 4223 828E-mail: sholland@ccoc.ie

Expand+Course Fees

€589 including QQI and ITEC examination fees. Kits and uniforms are extra costs at approx €450 (Medical card holders exempt from €250)

These services include the supply of certain classroom and study materials, field trips, indust...

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€589 including QQI and ITEC examination fees. Kits and uniforms are extra costs at approx €450 (Medical card holders exempt from €250)

These services include the supply of certain classroom and study materials, field trips, industrial site visits, facilitating the visits of guest lecturers, the provision of extra training (examples include manual handling, patient handling, conflict resolution and leadership courses), free IT and printing supports for students, the availability of many leisure and recreational pursuits and the ongoing support of College teams and societies.

Exemptions:
There are no exemptions from this charge; however a student whose VTOS place has been confirmed will be refunded the charge.

€200
Department of Education and Skills (DES) Programme Participant Contribution

Since Budget 2010 the DES has stipulated that all participants on Further Education (FE) courses are required to pay €200 to secure their place on their chosen course.

Exemptions:
All students who are holders of a medical card or a dependant of a medical card holder, receive VTOS or BTEA are exempt from paying this charge. Students who successfully apply for and receive a student maintenance grant will be refunded this charge.

€50/€80 Examination Fees: Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI).

Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is an internationally recognised educational accrediting body. The vast majority of courses in the college are awarded by QQI. The QQI examination fees for the coming academic year are €50 for a level 5 qualification and €80 for a level 6 qualification.

This fee is paid at registration at the beginning of the year. The remaining courses offered by the College are certified by other accrediting bodies and have their own exam fees. They may differ slightly from year to year due to sterling exchange rates. Course costs on each course page include these fees.

Other Costs
Some courses incur an extra cost which is related to kits, uniforms, manuals etc.

Exemptions: All students who receive VTOS are exempt from paying examination fees; students who are holders of a Medical Card or a dependant of a Medical Card holder are exempt from paying QQI examination fees only.

Expand+Enrolment Procedure – 4 Step Process

Step 1: Complete the application form
The application form can be completed online at www.corkcollegeofcommerce.ie. When you apply online you will receive a personal account and ID, this will enable you to vi...

Hide-Enrolment Procedure – 4 Step Process

Step 1: Complete the application form
The application form can be completed online at www.corkcollegeofcommerce.ie. When you apply online you will receive a personal account and ID, this will enable you to view all college correspondence in relation to your application.

(Applicants can complete the application on-line in the college if required)

*For students whose first language in not English, please refer to the International Students section of this prospectus with regard to compulsory English Language Assessment.

Step 2: Attend for Interview
Applicants will be invited for interview at the college. Interviews are held a number of times per year from Springtime through to course commencement. The interview simply acts to match the applicant against the course in terms of suitability, commitment and expectation.

Step 3: Accept Place on Course
Successful applicants will be notified of the offer of a place on a college course by post and by e-mail. Applicants must secure this place by paying the relevant Course Fee before a set date. Failure to do so may result in the place being offered to another applicant.

Step 4: Registration and Induction
When students are offered a place on a course the notification will also contain information regarding dates for registration and induction. All students must attend the college on these
designated dates.

Expand+Education Progression Opportunities

Excellent progression opportunities to UCC and other Higher Education colleges. Special arrangements in place with CIT (CCPS), Tralee IT and Waterford IT for preferential entry for College of Commerce students. ...

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Excellent progression opportunities to UCC and other Higher Education colleges. Special arrangements in place with CIT (CCPS), Tralee IT and Waterford IT for preferential entry for College of Commerce students. Up to 390 CAO points for any Institute of Technology can be attained by successful completion of this course.

Career Opportunities
Beauty counters in large department stores, self employment, beauty advisor/reception in salons and spas. All students can access the Jobs Advice Hub (see pg. 85) Graduates can subscribe to ‘CCOC college jobs register’ and CCOC LinkedIn alumni for up to date vacancies and networking.