Beauty Therapy - Advanced
The Advanced Beauty Therapy course at Dunboyne College of Further Education offer Level 6 QQI qualifications along with ITEC Diplomas.
Award Name | Diploma - UK |
---|---|
NFQ Classification | |
Awarding Body | International Therapy Examination Council |
NFQ Level | |
Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
NFQ Classification | Major |
Awarding Body | QQI |
NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
---|---|---|---|
Diploma - UK | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
Entry Requirements
Level 5 Beauty 5M3471 or equivalent Beauty Therapy qualification
ITEC Diploma in Beauty Specialist
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.
Careers / Further progression
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates who qualify in this area can pursue a career in beauty salons, make-up and skin care consultancies or work in leisure centres, on cruise liners or in health farms and spas.
Graduates can also pursue careers as a therapist company representative or a massage therapist.
Graduates may further their study in the beauty industry.
Further information
MATURE STUDENTS SUPPORT
The college welcomes adults over 23 who wish to return to education and who wish to retrain in new skills and technologies. Our mature learners enjoy the following supports in addition to the overall supports provided to all students:
• Mature student meet and greet before the college year begins.
• A dedicated mature student room where mature students can meet and work with fellow mature students.
• Tea and coffee making facilities are available in the Mature Student room daily.
• A mature student officer available for guidance and support.
• Academic support tailored to ensuring the smooth transition to DCFE.
• Coffee Mornings in the mature student room.
• Guest speakers from past mature learners.
• Career guidance talks tailored to mature links.
• A dedicated induction process for mature entry.
• Workshops in exam study, time management, presentation skills, IT skills, referring and research techniques, etc.
• Basic computer skills workshops.
• Organised social events for mature learners.
• We look forward to welcoming our future mature learners to Dunboyne College.
For all courses in 2024/25, course fees are now a non-refundable €30 administration fee. The course fee must be paid to secure your place, you can pay this fee through our website. More information can be found here.
You can access your application details via the Dunboyne College website (click Login/Pay Fees in the menu at the top of the page) using your ID number and password.
No cash will be accepted at the office. Payments can be made online or by cheque (payable to Dunboyne College of Further Education), by bank draft or by postal order only.
SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students for level 5 and level 6 courses in Dunboyne College of Further Education. For more information visit www.susi.ie
Application Procedure
1. Applications can be made online at www.dunboynecollege.ie. from November 2023 to September 2024.
2. After registering online, students will receive a text and email to notify them they have pre-registered and can log in to view and track their application.
Applications now open
Apply online www.dunboynecollege.ie
Once we receive your application we will email you requesting:
Photograph Reference Interviews
Recent academic results Personal Statement
Interview
All applicants will be interviewed. Some additional requirements may apply depending on your course choice.
When you receive an offer please confirm it by the deadline.
3. Applicants will be notifi ed by text and email of a request to upload further information for their application:
(i). Copy of most recent school report or examination results
(ii). Reference from teacher, employer or coach.
(iii). 100-word personal statement on
“Why this course is right for me,” which should outline reasons for choosing the course.
(iv) Photograph
4. Interviews will take place for all courses.
5. Successful applicants will then be able to complete the registration process.
6. Late applicants can apply online for vacant places at any time until the end of September 2024.
7. A grant can be applied for from www.susi.ie.
8. A separate process for applicants to the Early Learning and Care courses (formerly Childcare courses) applies. Other courses may have additional entry requirements including auditions etc, please refer to the entry requirements for the courses of your choice.
9. Applicants for the Apprenticeships in Hairdressing and Accounting Technician should note that there is a difference system for applying. Please refer to the information listed for these apprenticeships.
10. Applications will be processed in line with DCFE Admission Policy.
This course is ideal for students who wish to enhance
their current beauty qualification and further their career within the beauty industry. While studying on this year long course students will gain experience in both practical and theoretical work. Students will participate in work experience where they will gain an insight into what life would be like working in some of the best salons and clinics around.
As you will work to achieve an ITEC Diploma, this qualification will give you the opportunity to travel as it is recognised in over 40 countries worldwide.
The Advanced Beauty Therapy Course offers highly specialised treatments focusing mainly on the skin.
To successful complete ITEC qualifications students must meet ITEC attendance requirements.
Course Content:
The following modules are subject to change due to availability and demand:
QQI
Work Practice
Start Your Own Business
Microdermabrasion and Laser IPL
ITEC
• Level 4 Diploma in Laser and Intense Pulsed Light Treatments {IPL}
• Level 3 Award in Intimate Waxing for Female Clients
• Level 3 Award in Microdermabrasion
• Award in Skin Peeling
Assessment
Most courses will be assessed through continuous assessment. This means that modules are assessed with a combination of exams and assignments. Assignments can take various forms, including written projects, reports, essays, skills demonstrations, oral presentations or electronic work. Results for exams and assignments are combined to give the overall result for the module.
6M3479 - Beauty Therapy
Certification
QQI level 6 in Beauty Therapy (6M3479) and ITEC diplomas.
Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, A86 FH01
Phone: (01) 8026577
Email: DunboyneCollege@LMETB.ie
www.dunboynecollege.ie