| Course Name |
Holistic Health & Wellbeing Studies |
| Course Provider |
O'Fiaich Institute of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Louth & Meath ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
3204 (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) |
Dundalk |
| Course Content |
This course is designed to give candidates a broad knowledge of the Holistic Approach to health and wellbeing while gaining practitioner qualifications for employment in the most popular therapies - Holistic/Swedish Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Indian Head Massage, Aromatherapy or Reflexology, Reiki, Hopi Ear Candling and Nutritional Therapy. |
| Qualification Letters |
Dip |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Award
QQI, ITEC and Green Tara
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| Alternative Entry |
Mature students are very welcome on all courses in O'Fiaich Institute of further Education and the number of mature students is rising steadily. Some mature students are eligible for VTOS scheme (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme). |
| Course Fee |
College registration Fees €200.00
Government Levy €200.00*
*Participants are exempt if they:
•are in receipt of BTEA or VTOS allowance
•Are eligible for a SUSI Grant
•Have a full Medical Card
QQI level 5 exam fee €50**
QQI level 6 exam fee €80**
**Participants are exempt if they:
•Are in receipt of BTEA or VTOS
•Have a full medical card
Some Courses have additional Fees - these are outlined accordingly.
Additional Fees
€445 |
| Financial Support |
View www.susi.ie |
| Interview |
First round interviews take place the end of May. Second Round Interviews take place in late August. |
| Application Date |
Expand+You can apply online to Ó Fiaich Institute of Further Education online (link below)
Applications for the each academic year will open from February 1st and closing date for 1st Round of interviews is early May 2017.
•Your email address and mobil...
Hide-You can apply online to Ó Fiaich Institute of Further Education online (link below)
Applications for the each academic year will open from February 1st and closing date for 1st Round of interviews is early May 2017.
•Your email address and mobile phone number must be CURRENT – Don’t use childish emails please.
•Garda Vetting is compulsory for all of Childcare, Nursing, Sports & Holistic Health and Wellbeing courses, know your previous addresses before you attend interview as you will be required to complete application. Please bring proof of identity.
•You will be notified by email or text about your interview, READ CAREFULLY – this outlines what you need to bring with you on the day of your interview.
•First Round Interviews take place in May
•First Round Offers are made in June
•Second Round Interviews take place in late August
•Second Round Offers are given immediately
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
PLC Courses 2017/18 begin in September 2017 |
| Subjects Taught |
Reiki
Nutrition
Anatomy and Physiology
Professional Conduct and Business Awareness
Occupational First Aid
Work Simulation Program
Reflexology
Hot Stone Massage
Indian Head Massage
Hopi Ear Candling
Fertility and Maternity Reflexology
Holistic Approach to Health |
| Mature Entry Places |
Yes |
| Entry Requirements |
This course is aimed at students who have completed the Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, Leaving Certificate Vocational and mature students. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Opportunities & Progression Routes
This course will equip successful candidates with skills and qualifications for employment in locations such as Hotels, Leisure Centres, Sports and Fitness Centres, Spa's, Beauty Salons, Cruise Liners, Healing Centres and health farms. Graduates will also be equipped to set up a private practice in Holistic Therapy. There are further education progression routes to third level studies in business and spa management. |
| Further Enquiries |
Further Education Director,
O' Fiaich Institute of Further Education,
Tel: 042 933 1398 / 933 1402
Fax: 042 933 8054
email: info@ofi.ie
web: www.ofi.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |