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Professional Make-up Artistry

PLC Post Leaving Cert
102959

This course covers all aspects of make-up artistry, including fashion, theatre, TV, film, and special effects. It combines the technical skills and artistic elements required of a make-up artist.

Award Name Diploma - UK
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body International Therapy Examination Council
NFQ Level
Award Name Certificate - UK
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body International Therapy Examination Council
NFQ Level
Award Name Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Minor
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 5 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Diploma - UK International Therapy Examination Council
Certificate - UK International Therapy Examination Council
Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) Minor QQI Level 5 NFQ
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Location:
Dundalk
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
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Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

All our Level 5 PLC courses are open to school leavers (Leaving Cert/ Leaving Cert Applied Students/A Levels/GCSE or equivalent), QQI Level 4 graduates and mature applicants. A QQI Level 5 award is a prerequisite to access a Level 6 programme.

Careers / Further progression

Progression
Learners can progress to study various related courses in OFI including Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing, Holistic Health and Wellbeing or Advanced Beauty Therapy. Learners may also progress to specialist programmes to gain a tutor qualification in this area in a variety of colleges in Ireland and the UK.

The Makeup industry is one of the biggest industries in the world. Makeup makes you look good but good makeup makes money. Brands like Chanel, L’Oreal, MAC make millions of dollars every year from the sale of cosmetics. According to a recent study, women spend approximately 15,000 euro in their lifetime on cosmetics.

Career Opportunities
Graduates progress to employment in various areas including:
Make Up Artist
Fashion Brands
Catwalk Makeup Artist
Commercial & Editorial Makeup Artist
Retail Sales
Freelance Bridal Specialist
Freelance Occasional Specialist
Beauty Salons
Tv & Film
Theatre
Trainers & Teachers of Makeup
Business Owners

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

PLC Courses begin in September 2024.

International Students
Ó Fiaich Institute welcomes applications from eligible international students. Help and advice is available for international students at every step of the application process and continues after enrolment onto your chosen programme.

NEW LOW COURSE FEES FOR 2024
All courses now have a low course registration fee of €30. Make sure to confirm your place on a course by paying your registration fee.

PLC Maintenance Grant (SUSI)
SUSI grants are available to eligible students attending full-time approved courses at OFI.
Please visit www.susi.ie for eligibility criteria.

Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
BTEA allows qualifying persons getting certain social welfare payments to get a back to education payment while participating in approved full-time courses in further education.

SOLAS Fund for Students with Disabilities
Funding is available to support students with disabilities, learning difficulties, medical conditions and special needs attending further education courses. This fund is administered by SOLAS and is disbursed on the basis of applications made by OFI on behalf of qualifying students.

REACH Fund
The aim of the Reach fund (formerly MAEDF) is to provide funding to support educationally disadvantaged learners in accessing and participating in community education. It aims to increase the participation of disadvantaged learners, particularly those who are undertaking literacy and skills programmes.

The fund has a strong focus on building the digital infrastructure of community education providers, including providing devices and software, and increasing their capacity to deliver learning. This fund is allocated by SOLAS and administered by LMETB.

Laptop Loan Scheme
All students can apply for the laptop loan scheme. This provides students with the use of a high specification device for the duration of the academic year for a very low refundable deposit. This scheme ensures students have access to a digital device and the opportunity for success.

Sports Scholarships
How to Apply
Students who wish to be considered for a Sports Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year must complete an online Application Form in October 2024. Application forms will be available on our ofi.ie website.
For any further information please contact Martin Corey on the email below.
mcorey.ofi@lmetb.ie

Interviews are held in March/ May/August with places offered on a first come basis

Apply online - Application weblink below
Ensure you apply as soon as possible. Online application process opens on 1st January.

Interview - Shortlisting process
Interviews are held in March/May/August with places offered on a first come basis. Places are offered based on interview performance and suitability for the course.

College Place - Secure your place
You will be notified of your offer by email and post.
Confirm your place by paying your registration fee of €30.

This course covers the skills required to perform effective make-up techniques suitable for various professional media, theatre, and stage productions. As part of this course students develop a comprehensive portfolio featuring a range of different looks.

Day Makeup
Evening Makeup
Special Occasion Makeup
Bridal Makeup
Era Makeup
Photographic Makeup
Commercial & Editorial Makeup
Fantasy Makeup
Photography Makeup
Catwalk & High fashion Makeup
Avant-Garde Makeup
Makeup photography
Special Effects
Work Experience
Eyelash & Eyebrow Treatments
Professional Conduct & Business Awareness

Certification:
ITEC Diploma in Fashion, Theatre and Media Makeup
ITEC Certificate in Eyebrow Treatments and Eyelash Enhancements
ITEC Certificate in Work Experience

Ó Fiaich Institute of FE
Dublin Road,
Dundalk,
Co. Louth,
A91 WK75
Tel: 042 933 1398
Email: info@ofi.ie
Social Media @ofidundalk

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