Expand+This course is designed to equip students with a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to work under supervision in the Beauty, Health and Complementary Health Therapy industries. Students may progress to Diploma in Body Therap...

Hide-This course is designed to equip students with a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to work under supervision in the Beauty, Health and Complementary Health Therapy industries. Students may progress to Diploma in Body Therapies, Diploma in complementary & Sports Injury Therapies or further training in the Beauty Therapy Industry. As part of this training programme students receive hands-on experience in treatments in an applied learning environment. This course will provide an internationally recognised qualification in Anatomy & Physiology, Body Massage, Reflexology, Healthy Eating, Aromatherapy and Exercise and Fitness. ITEC and QQI qualifications are considered to be of the highest quality available worldwide. Students train in a realistic work environment combining practical and theoretical learning to help them gain an understanding of the beauty industry to progress to further education in the Health or Beauty sector.

Expand+Admissions Procedures 2017

1.Closing date for first round of applications is Tuesday May 2nd at 2:00pm.
2.Interviews will take place from May 29th.
3.Offers of places will issue week commencing June 26th
4.Second Round applications open June 6t...

Hide-Admissions Procedures 2017

1.Closing date for first round of applications is Tuesday May 2nd at 2:00pm.
2.Interviews will take place from May 29th.
3.Offers of places will issue week commencing June 26th
4.Second Round applications open June 6th 2017.
5.Interviews will take place from August 29th subject to availability of places.
6.€250 Registration Fee applies to all students
7.€200 PLC Student Contribution Fee applies and must be paid at time of enrolment, except in the following instances: Medical Card Holders - Valid at time of enrolment and in students\\'own name, Grant Approvals Letter, Evidence of Back to Education Allowance, those in receipt of Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme.

Expand+Course Content

•Massage - ITEC & QQI 6N3478
•Reflexology – ITEC & QQI 5N5371
•Aromatherapy Massage – ITEC
•Anatomy & Physiology ITEC & QQI 5N0749
•Customer Service 5N0792
•Work Experience 5N1356
•Exercise and Fitness 5N2668
•Industry Ethics...

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•Massage - ITEC & QQI 6N3478
•Reflexology – ITEC & QQI 5N5371
•Aromatherapy Massage – ITEC
•Anatomy & Physiology ITEC & QQI 5N0749
•Customer Service 5N0792
•Work Experience 5N1356
•Exercise and Fitness 5N2668
•Industry Ethics & Practice 5N3470
•Nutrition- ITEC & QQI 5N2006
•Professional Conduct & Business Awareness - ITEC
•Principles and Practice of Complementary Therapies - ITEC

In addition, students are given the opportunity to enrol for training in:

•ITEC Level 2 Beauty Specialist Certificate
•ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
•ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Manicure & Pedicure
•ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
•ITEC Kettle Bells Instruction
•Certified Spray Tanning
•Certified Dermalogica Training
•Certified Hot Stone Massage and
•Certified Ear Candling Training
•Occupational First Aid QQI 5N1270

Work Experience
Work Experience takes place in Poise (our in-house salon) in Room 11 which is managed and run by the students and teachers on this programme. Students also complete a five day external placement.

Expand+Progression to Higher Education:

Successful completion of this course enables students to progress to study the Advanced Diploma in Health Science, Sports Nutrition and Personal Training QQI / ITEC course in GTI.

The following progression paths...

Hide-Progression to Higher Education:

Successful completion of this course enables students to progress to study the Advanced Diploma in Health Science, Sports Nutrition and Personal Training QQI / ITEC course in GTI.

The following progression paths are the most relevant:

ALIT Athlone Institute of Technology * AL663 Higher Certificate in Business in Sport & Recreation, Level 6

•AL760 Spa & Wellness Management,, Level 7 LIT Limerick Institute of Technology

•LC422 Sports Strength & Conditioning (Tipperary), Level 8 (Minimum 3 distinctions required)

•LC423 Sports Strength & Conditioning (Tipperary), Level 7 ITB Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown

•BN111 Sports Management & Coaching, Level 8 (Minimum 3 Distinctions required)

CWIT Institute of Technology, Carlow

•CW188 Sports Rehabilitation & Athletic Therapy, Level 8 (Minimum 3 Distinctions required)

•CW198 Strength & Conditioning, Level 8 (Minimum 3 Distinctions required)

•CW106 Physiology & Health Science, Level 6

•CW178 Sports Science, Level 8 (Minimum 3 Distinctions required)

•CW807 Sport and Exercise (GAA), Level 7 Portfolio required

•CW817 Sport and Exercise (Rugby), Level 7 Portfolio required

•CW827 Sport and Exercise (Soccer), Level 7 Portfolio required

•CW858 Sports Management and Coaching (GAA Rugby Soccer), Level 8 Portfolio and 3 Distinctions required

•Progression to all GMIT courses apart from Nursing.

The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website. Click here for details of CAO http://www2.cao.ie/fetac/fetac_search.php

Career Opportunities

Graduates may pursue employment in the following areas:

•Leisure Centres
•Health Spas
•Hotels
•Salons
•Sports Clubs
•Care Settings for various client groups