| Course Name |
Complimentary Therapies |
| Course Provider |
Carlow Institute of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Kilkenny & Carlow ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
76719 (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 |
| Location (Districts) |
Carlow Town |
| Course Content |
This one year course/programme aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills and understanding required to work effectively in the complimentary health and spa area. |
| Duration |
1 Year |
| Comment |
Expand+Interviews
Interviews for this course will take place in May and late August / early September 2017. Closing date for receipt of applications for first round interviews is April 21st 2017.
Certification
Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI):...
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Interviews for this course will take place in May and late August / early September 2017. Closing date for receipt of applications for first round interviews is April 21st 2017.
Certification
Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI):
Level 5 – Minor Awards
Certificate in Hot Stone Massage (OBUS College)
Certificate in Hopi Ear Candling (OBUS College)
Level 3 Diploma ITEC:
Holistic Massage, Reflexology
Due to ongoing developments in QQI, award names and content are subject to change.
Garda Vetting (police / criminal records clearance) is a requirement on courses where students have access to children or vulnerable adults. Students must be vetted for clearance by the Gardaí prior to attending work experience. It is your responsibility to obtain Garda Vetting Clearance / criminal records clearance.
Students who have lived outside the jurisdiction of Ireland / Northern Ireland, and for whom Garda vetting / clearance is unavailable, are required to provide verifiable evidence of criminal records clearance from the relevant police authorities.
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| Course Fee |
Expand+Additional Fees
Uniform, Books, Kits etc. €350 (approx)
ITEC Fees: €300
Your tuition is free, though you pay for registration and examination/ awarding body fees.
In addition, every student is liable for the Government Levy (Fee) on PLC cour...
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Uniform, Books, Kits etc. €350 (approx)
ITEC Fees: €300
Your tuition is free, though you pay for registration and examination/ awarding body fees.
In addition, every student is liable for the Government Levy (Fee) on PLC courses* for each year of tuition.
The typical course fee for an Irish Citizen/other EU national is:
• Registration & Examination/Awarding Body Fee €150
• Govern. PLC Levy (fee)* €200*
TOTAL €350*
Depending on your course, you might also have to pay:
Other awarding body examination fee € varies by course
Materials, clothing or equipment fee € varies by course
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| Financial Support |
SUSI PLC Maintenance Grant Scheme
These means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education, in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres.
Applications are made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie |
| Interview |
Interviews for courses are generally held in late August / early September. Interviews for some courses will also take place in May. |
| Application Date |
Closing Date
The closing date for general applications is August 18th 2017.
The closing date for first round applications to courses with early interviews is April 21st 2017. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Programme / Content
QQI
Manicure, Pedicure and Waxing
Indian Head Massage
Skin Care, Eye Treatments and Make Up
Anatomy & Pyhsiology
Skin Care, Eye Treatments & Make Up
ITEC
Hopi Ear Candling
Nutrition
Holistic Massage |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Prospects
Students who qualify in this area can pursue a career in:
Health Spas Beauty Salons
Cruise ships Leisure centres
Own business
Higher Education
A level 5 graduate with 5 distinctions would be eligible to progress into the first year of BA in Spa and Wellness Management programme in Athlone Institute of Technology through the CAO System. |
| Further Enquiries |
Carlow Institute of Further Education,
Kilkenny Road, Carlow
Tel: 059 9131187 Fax: 059 9143521
Email: cife.info@kilkennycarlowetb.ie
www.carlowife.ie |
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