Expand+This course provides training in a wide range of aesthetic beauty and holistic treatments, including workshops in spray tanning, nail art and specialised waxing. Working with world-renowned professional skincare products, such as Dermalogica, student...

Hide-This course provides training in a wide range of aesthetic beauty and holistic treatments, including workshops in spray tanning, nail art and specialised waxing. Working with world-renowned professional skincare products, such as Dermalogica, students gain invaluable practical experience and essential skills for working in the beauty industry. There is a strong emphasis on theory as well as practical work and a high level of commitment is required. Students complete case studies on guest clients for each module, performing facial, waxing, manicure, pedicure and make up treatments. They also carry out work experience in a beauty salon/health spa of their choice, where they get a true insight into the professional beauty industry.

Expand+Mature Applicants
Cavan Institute welcomes mature applicants who wish to return to full-time education. Such applicants may not be required to have the minimum entry requirements. The Institute will look for satisfactory evidence of the applicants a...

Hide-Mature Applicants
Cavan Institute welcomes mature applicants who wish to return to full-time education. Such applicants may not be required to have the minimum entry requirements. The Institute will look for satisfactory evidence of the applicants ability to pursue and benefit from the course. Mature applicants should apply online to the Institute and may be required to attend for interview as part of the selection process.

International Applicants
We welcome applications from International Students. Cavan Institute seeks to provide an atmosphere where the international student can benefit both academically and personally from their time here. International students should contact our administrative office for further information.

Expand+There is a vast difference between fees charged by Cavan Institute and those of higher education colleges.

Cavan Institute’s annual registration fee is €300, plus a €200 government levy. Please note that this government levy is refundable to medic...

Hide-There is a vast difference between fees charged by Cavan Institute and those of higher education colleges.

Cavan Institute’s annual registration fee is €300, plus a €200 government levy. Please note that this government levy is refundable to medical card holders, grant recipients and students in receipt of BTEA or VTOS support.

The fees for each course differ depending on the nature of the course and the materials required. Please refer to the Institute’s website for all course fees and course requirements.

Expand+Sources of Financial Support

1. PLC Maintenance Grant
Means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres, of which Cavan ...

Hide-Sources of Financial Support

1. PLC Maintenance Grant
Means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres, of which Cavan Institute is one.
Applications can be made online to Student Universal Support Ireland
(SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie

2. Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
The Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) allows people in receipt of certain social welfare payments to retain those payments whilst participating in approved full-time courses in further education. See www.welfare.ie or www.studentfinance.ie for further details.

3. Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
This scheme allows unemployed people aged over 21 to engage in education and training without losing their benefits. It applies to all courses offered at Cavan Institute and applicants must be in receipt of one of a number of social welfare supports for at least six months.
See www.vtos.ie for further details.

4. HEA Fund for Students with Disabilities
The Higher Education Authority’s “Fund for Students with Disabilities” allocates funding to further and higher education colleges for the provision of services and supports to full-time
students with disabilities. Applications to the fund are made on behalf of an eligible student
by Cavan Institute following an assessment.

Expand+Graduates may pursue a career in one of the many sectors of the beauty industry, including in beauty salons and nail bars, on cosmetic counters, and as product representatives and skincare consultants. The ITEC Diploma is the leading international qu...

Hide-Graduates may pursue a career in one of the many sectors of the beauty industry, including in beauty salons and nail bars, on cosmetic counters, and as product representatives and skincare consultants. The ITEC Diploma is the leading international qualification for Beauty Therapists, recognised in countries worldwide.

Progression Opportunities:
At Cavan Institute:
Graduates of this course may progress to the QQI level 6 Beauty Therapy (Year 2) course.

Elsewhere: Graduates of this course are eligible to apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).