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Beauty Specialist & Retail Sales - Year 2

PLC Post Leaving Cert
6M3479

This one-year course is designed to enhance the practical knowledge and personal skills required for a career in the Beauty & Retail Sales industry. During the year, students will have the oportunity to take further professional qualifications with QQI and ITEC. Our work experience programme offers students the opportunity to further develop their skills in selected and approved Beauty & Retail establishments. Students will gain additional experience of the Beauty & Retail industry through the running of pop-up salons within the College.

Award Name Certificate - UK
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body International Therapy Examination Council
NFQ Level
Award Name Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 6 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Certificate - UK International Therapy Examination Council
Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) Major QQI Level 6 NFQ
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Crumlin
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements
Successful completion of Beauty & Retail Sales Year 1 or Beauty Therapy Year 1 or equivalent standard of education. Consideration will be given to mature applicants who do not meet these entry requirements but can demonstrate industry experience. All entry is subject to interview.

Careers / Further progression

Career Opportunities:
Retail Sales Consultancy in the cosmetic industry, in pharmacies, department stores, on make-up counters, health food shops, self-employment or contract work.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Mature Students
Students are considered to be mature if they are 21 years of age or over. They must be 21 on or before 1 September in the year of entry.

International Students
All of the courses in Crumlin College of Further Education are provided through English. Applicants whose first language is not English, will be required to demonstrate sufficient competency in written and spoken English prior to commencing their course. Before acceptance on to a course, International Applicants may be asked to take an English Language test organised by the College.

The following administrative arrangements also apply:

All international students must provide appropriate identification documentation.
All international students must demonstrate compliance with residency requirements of the Irish government.
EU nationals will be eligible for the same course charges as Irish students.
The College will not engage in any way in the process of visa applications.

International Students who can access our Courses:
1. EU citizens
2. Stamp 4 holders.
3. Applicants who are in the international protection system who have permission to work are entitled to access VTOS programmes
4. Applicants who are in the international protection system who meet the eligibility criteria for the Student Support Scheme can avail of grants to fund their full-time PLC programme

Yes

There are no tuition fees for Irish & EU Nationals. However, a registration charge is payable & where applicable, membership & exam fees. Students will be notified of the requirements in relation to textbooks, equipment or uniforms when they have been offered a place. Non-EU Nationals are charged fees as set down by the Department of Education & Science - details of these are available from the College.

Grants
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested maintenance grant. Application forms are available from www.susi.ie.

Students from designated disadvantaged partnership areas may be eligible for financial assistance towards course charges.

Applications can be made using our online application process from November to September.

Course Subjects:
Depilation, Tanning & Lightening
Fashion, Bridal & Photographic Make-up
Airbrush Make-up
Customer Service
Eyebrow & Eyelash Treatments (including HD Brows & Mink Lashes)
Sales & Marketing Management
Work Experience

Workshops:
Nail Art
Gel Polish
Creative Hairstyling
Threading
Advanced Waxing

6M3479 - Beauty Therapy.

Awarding Body:
ITEC - Specialist Certificate
QQI Award Level 6 - 6M3479

Crumlin College of Further Education,
Crumlin Road,
Dublin 12.
Tel: 01 454 0662
Email: info@ccfe.cdetb.ie

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Crumlin
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider