| Course Name |
Health & Wellness - Complementary Therapies |
| Course Provider |
Templemore College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Tipperary ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
CIBTAC |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Templemore |
| Course Content |
This course is for school leavers or adults who wish to become complementary health therapists, or who wish to develop their interest in the field of complementary health studies. Participants will acquire a deep knowledge of complementary therapy theory and practice, and an understanding of how these fit into the wider context of the health science. |
| Qualification Letters |
Dip |
| Duration |
2 years |
| Comment |
Expand+Certification:
Each diploma is awarded by CIBTAC (The Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology). CIBTAC Diploma holders can become members of BABTAC, and obtain insurance to practice.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Work experience is an im...
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Each diploma is awarded by CIBTAC (The Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology). CIBTAC Diploma holders can become members of BABTAC, and obtain insurance to practice.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Work experience is an important element of all our PLC courses. The College has a wide range of contacts and can assist participants in obtaining relevant work experience placement.
GARDA VETTING
Garda Vetting is now a requirement for all students who wish to attend Templemore College. Offers of a place are provisional pending the outcome from the Garda vetting process.
GUIDANCE, SUPPORT, AND SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS
All students have access to the adult guidance and counselling service in the College. The College will endeavour to provide appropriate supports for students with special education needs and is dependent on the budget received from the funder.
EUROPEAN WORK EXPERIENCE - ERASMUS +
Fully funded opportunities for European Work Experience, for up to 35 students, is provided each year in Germany, France, and Spain. This opportunity is available to students who are interviewed and deemed suitable for this option.
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| Course Fee |
Expand+REGISTRATION AND SERVICES FEES
Unless otherwise stated a fee of 245.00 will be payable to include administration and QQI examinations (for students taking QQI Qualifications at level 5 (If applicable). An additional 30.00 is payable for Level 6 QQ...
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Unless otherwise stated a fee of 245.00 will be payable to include administration and QQI examinations (for students taking QQI Qualifications at level 5 (If applicable). An additional 30.00 is payable for Level 6 QQI Awards).
Theses services fees include a non-refundable deposit of 35.00.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FEES
All learners who enrol on an approved PLC course are required to pay the 200 programme participant contribution to the Department of Education and Science.
The following categories of participant are exempt from paying this contribution:
Full medical card holders in their own right and their dependent children
Those who are eligible under the student grant scheme
Those in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) or Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) allowances.
Fees
Year 1
Uniform 120.00 approx.
Exam Fees 230.00 approx.
Aromatherapy kit 100.00 approx.
Books 80.00 approx.
Year 2
Exam Fees 300.00 approx.
Books 60.00 approx.
Occupational First Aid 100.00 approx.
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| Financial Support |
The range of financial support available to students intending to attend Further Education includes: Maintenance Grant Scheme, Special Rates of Maintenance Grants, and Fund for Students with
Disabilites.
For further info see: www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie
VTOS - Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme
To be eligible you must be over 21 years, and 6 months in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment. This grant may include the cost of some books, lunch and travel expenses. |
| Interview |
1st round of interviews for all courses is in May 2017. Final round is at the end of August for remaining places. |
| Application Date |
Expand+ON-LINE APPLICATION SYSTEM
All students are now encouraged to apply on-line where possible. However if you wish to complete a paper copy please contact the College. Closing date for the receipt of first round applications is Wednesday 26th April 201...
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All students are now encouraged to apply on-line where possible. However if you wish to complete a paper copy please contact the College. Closing date for the receipt of first round applications is Wednesday 26th April 2017.
Our application service is open from November each year. Early applicants may be invited for interview before May, however most interviews are normally held in May of each year.
Offer of places will be subject to completion of interview, the achievement of the minimum entry requirements, and the completion of the Garda vetting process. Applicants will be notified of their interview results in a timely fashion after the interview.
Late applications will be processed, subject to the availability of places, in late August 2017. As places on all courses are limited, early application is strongly advised.
A non-refundable administration fee of 10 applies to all applications.
Please note that full medical cards (not doctor only cards) may be used in relation to some fees.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Courses commence in late August. |
| Application Fee |
A non refundable administration fee of 10 applies to all applications. |
| Subjects Taught |
Complementary Therapies CIBTAC
Main Areas Of Study Year 1
Anatomy and Physiology
Diploma in Body Massage
Diploma in Aroma therapy
Business Studies
Job Preparation and Interview Skills.
Year 2
Diploma in Reflexology
Diploma in Indian Head Massage
Diploma in Hot Stone
Diploma in Sports Massage
Diploma in Sports Therapy |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students are invited to apply |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate or equivalent, or appropriate experience in the workplace. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Work In
Spas
Hotels
Gymnasiums
Complementary Health Centres
Cruise Liners
Self-employed
Beauty Salons
Centres for Well-Being. |
| Further Enquiries |
PLC Co-Ordinator
Phone: 0504 31007
Fax: 0504 31544
E-mail: info@tcfe.ie
Web: www.tcfe.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |