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Graduate with a portfolio of qualifications that enable you to work as a complementary therapist. Holistic therapies aim to restore balance to mind, body and spirit and to improve overall health and wellbeing.

As a massage and holis...

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Graduate with a portfolio of qualifications that enable you to work as a complementary therapist. Holistic therapies aim to restore balance to mind, body and spirit and to improve overall health and wellbeing.

As a massage and holistic therapist you will master the practical skills and knowledge to help clients restore balance and potential.

Study with a hands-on practical approach at Mallow College - working with a dedicated team of professionals and salon facilities with state-of-the-art industry equipment.

Expand+• Additional Costs:
Additional costs for textbooks, uniforms, student kits, extra courses and exam fees etc will be incurred during the year. Details will be made available at interview.

All courses at Mallow College of Further Education are fun...

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Additional costs for textbooks, uniforms, student kits, extra courses and exam fees etc will be incurred during the year. Details will be made available at interview.

All courses at Mallow College of Further Education are funded through the National Development Plan (NDP) and there are no tuition fees for EU nationals (non-EU students should contact the College for details on eligibility and course fees). However, students are required to pay a student services fee of €250. A deposit of €50 is required to reserve a course place. Failure to pay this deposit may result in the course place being allocated to another applicant.

Students may also be required to pay an annual Government participation fee of €200.

• However, Full Medical Card holders and those in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) or Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) allowances are exempt from paying this contribution.

• Students awarded a student maintenance grant will be refunded the Government participation fee subject to proof of receipt of the grant.

Fees for examinations and certification will be outlined by course co-ordinators. Students who are Medical Card holders may be exempt from some state examination fees. Certain courses also carry additional course related costs, further details of these can be found in the relevant course details. For more information please contact the College on (022)43309 or email info@mallowcollege.ie.

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Means tested Maintenance Grants are available to students who are progressing to a QQI Level 5/6 Award or equivalent and who have not previously studied for such an award at similar or higher level on the National Framework...

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Means tested Maintenance Grants are available to students who are progressing to a QQI Level 5/6 Award or equivalent and who have not previously studied for such an award at similar or higher level on the National Framework of Qualifications. The amount of the grant depends on the distance a student travels from their place of residence to the college.

Student Grant applications can be made online only to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.susi.ie Applications can be made from May and should be made before starting a course.

Further information can be found on www.studentfinance.ie

Note: BTEA or VTOS recipients are not eligible for the Student grant.

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Holistic Massage, Diploma Level 3 ITEC
Reflexology, Diploma Level 3 ITEC
Massage using Pre- Blended Aromatherapy Oils (Aromatherapy) Award Level 3 ITEC
Thermal Auricular Therapy (Ear Candling) Award Level 2 ITEC
Anatomy & Physiolo...

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Holistic Massage, Diploma Level 3 ITEC
Reflexology, Diploma Level 3 ITEC
Massage using Pre- Blended Aromatherapy Oils (Aromatherapy) Award Level 3 ITEC
Thermal Auricular Therapy (Ear Candling) Award Level 2 ITEC
Anatomy & Physiology, Diploma Level 3 ITEC
Business & Professionalism ITEC
Indian Head Massage 6N3477
On Site Massage 6N3476
QQI Nutrition 5N2006
QQI Work Experience 5N1356
QQI Communications 5N0690

Work Placement/experience
Work experience is an integral part of this course. The dates and duration will be specified by the college.

Vetting:
Note: This course requires participants to be Garda vetted. Continued participation on the course and work placement is dependent on the successful completion of this process.