Beauty Therapy with Microdermabrasion & Laser - IPL - Advanced
This advanced course will deepen and widen your expertise in the ever changing and varied beauty industry.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | Diploma - UK |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Therapy Examination Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Certificate at UK Level 4 |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Therapy Examination Council |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
| Diploma - UK | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
| Certificate at UK Level 4 | International Therapy Examination Council |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Must already hold or be in the process of completing ITEC / VTCT Beauty Specialist diploma or QQI Level 5 Beauty Therapy or equivalent.
Interview
Careers / Further progression
Careers/Progression
Are you you looking to further your career in the beauty industry? The Advanced Beauty Therapy course at Cathal Brugha FET offers highly specialised skin-care and body treatments including Microdermabrasion and Laser / IPL therapy. We also provide training in Holistic Therapies, such as Indian Head Massage and Holistic Body Massage.
This Beauty course is ideal for students who wish to advance their current Beauty Qualifications and further their career within the Beauty Industry. Cathal Brugha FET. also provides in-house workshops for advanced facial treatments, such as, the IPL Skin Rejuvenation and Dermalogica Skincare.
We offer students an ideal opportunity to train to the highest standard for QQI Level 6 Beauty Therapy Award and ITEC Diplomas in Facial Electrical Treatments and Holistic Massage.
Employers regularly source our graduates as they know that they are confident, competent and a well qualified professional leaving Cathal Brugha FET. Graduates from Cathal Brugha FET have gained employment on cruise ships, spas, beauty salons, holistic centres and started their own their business.
The Beauty Industry is a career choice that allows flexibility and variety to continually develop and change throughout your working career.
Further information
Start Date: September 2026.
Registration Fee: €100 / Course Materials: €50 / €200 for non QQI additional certification.
Student Grants
Eligible students can apply for a SUSI Grant to assist with course costs. Please contact SUSI.ie for further information.
View https://www.cathalbrughafet.ie/general-information for other grants and supports.
Apply online. Please see "Application Weblink" above.
Advanced Beauty Therapy with Microdermabrasion & Laser / IPL (North Strand Campus).
How Will I Learn?
You will have a mixture of classroom-based subjects, mandatory work placement and independent study. You will be expected to complete assignments throughout the year. Course work will consist of a combination of onsite & online learning
*Delivered through blended learning, as this will enhance the learner’s involvement, participation and understanding of the modules to provide the learners with a richer learning environment with the addition of flexibility to observe industry standard practice while on work experience.
Certification
• QQI Level 6 Award in Beauty Therapy 6M3479
• ITEC Holistic Massage Diploma and ITEC Facial Electrical Treatments Diploma
• ITEC Level 4 Award in Skin Peeling
• ITEC Level 4 Award in Skin Needling
Microdermabrasion & Laser/IPL
Indian Head Massage
Body and Beauty Science Treatments
Holistic Massage
Facial Electrical Treatments
Depilation, Tanning and Lightening
Personal & Professional Development *
Work Experience *
Anatomy & Physiology
Skin Peeling
Skin Needling
Workshops
**our lash & brow workshops are accredited by ABT/AIT and are fully insurable
Eye Lash Extensions **
Eye Lash Lift & Brow Lamination **
Dermalogica
A full Award is granted on passing the relevant eight components. You will be assessed throughout and at the end of the year (Continuous Assessment and examinations). On successful completion of each component, you will be awarded a Pass, a Merit or a Distinction grade.
6M3479 - Beauty Therapy.
North Strand Campus
171 North Strand Road, Dublin 1, D01 Y160
T: 01 855 7116
F: 01 855 4064
Enquiries: joanne.smith@kmcfe.cdetb.ie