Beauty Therapies - Advanced
Is this course for you?
Would you like to further your career within the Beauty Industry?
Do you want to take your current qualifications and bring them to the highest industry standards?
The Advanced Beauty Therapies Course will provide you with first class training using state-of-the-art equipment and skin care products that are widely recognised within the industry.
| Award Name | Diploma - UK |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Comite Internationale Et De Cosmetologie |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Award - UK |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Therapy Examination Council |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma - UK | Comite Internationale Et De Cosmetologie | ||
| Award - UK | International Therapy Examination Council |
Duration
1 year - 4 days per week
Entry Requirements
What are the entry requirements?
• You must have successfully completed the BFEI Beauty and Body Therapy Course or hold Facial, Electrical and Body qualifications from CIBTAC, ITEC or equivalent. You can apply directly from a different training establishment. You may be eligible for exemptions from some subjects if you already have recognised qualifications.
Careers / Further progression
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
You will have a range of professional qualifications with up-to-date additional trainings and links within the industry which will ensure that you are widely sought after within this profession. You can pursue careers in a range of areas including:
• Beauty Salons
• Laser/IPL Therapy Clinics
• Health and Wellbeing/Leisure Centres
• Cruise Liners
• Mobile Therapist
• Salon Owner
• Complementary Therapist
• Technical Sales Representative
• Franchising
• Spa & Hotel Industries
• Teaching/Training
PROGRESSION TO FURTHER STUDIES
As an alternative to entering the world of work when you finish the course, you could consider taking further courses at BFEI to enhance your chances of advancement in the industry such as:
Salon Management, Nail Technology, Holistic Therapies or Make-Up Artistry.
Further information
Classes will commence in mid-September 2024.
Course Registration takes place in late August.
You will be invited to the College to attend an induction session prior to class commencement.
Non-EU Citizens
If you are a non-EU National, then you should be in compliance with Irish Visa requirements in advance of applying to BFEI.
Application is free! Once you have been offered a place on your chosen course, you will have to pay an acceptance fee of €50 to confirm that you are accepting the place. It is advisable to apply early as many courses fill up quickly. Other costs (books, kits, optional training etc) vary depending on the course you choose. Specific details regarding costs will be confirmed prior to course commencement
At BFEI, we make every effort to keep charges to a minimum. Information on financial support and eligibility for funding is available from www.studentfinance.ie.
Funding
PLC Maintenance Grant Scheme
The Department of Education and Skills (DES) provides a means-tested maintenance grant scheme for those attending full-time further education courses. Applications are made on-line to SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) at www.susi.ie.
BTEA (Back to Education Allowance)
If you are in receipt of certain social welfare payments, ten under the BTEA you may be able to keep your payments while doing a full-time course at BFEI.
See www.welfare.ie or www.studentfinance.ie for further details or ask at the local Department of Social Protection Office.
VTOS (Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme)
If you are unemployed and over 21, then under VTOS, you will be able to do a full-time course at BFEI and retain your social welfare entitlements. VTOS applies to all courses on offer in the Institute, however, early application is advisable as there are a limited number of places which are allocated on a first-come basis. See www.welfare.ie or www.studentfinance.ie for further details on eligibility or ask at the local Department of Social Protection Office. VTOS Application Forms are available from the Institute - see www.bfei.ie
Other Funding Sources
Local Partnerships including Southside, Bray, Northside, and Wicklow Working Together may be able to help you out with some funding if you are experiencing financial difficulties. Ask at your Local Partnership Office.
For September 2024 Intake BFEI is open for applications from Wednesday January 10th 2024. All applications must be made via our website (www.bfei.ie). - View Application Weblink above.
Application is free! Once you have been offered a place on your chosen course, you will have to pay an acceptance fee of €50 to confirm that you are accepting the place. (non-refundable)
As a Dermalogica College of Excellence, BFEI can provide advanced skincare training along with other top brands such as Image and Matis. You will gain the theory and practical skills to study for high level qualifications including IPL/ Laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation, microdermabrasion, micro needling and microcurrent. You will also study for the highly sought after and prestigious CIDESCO Diploma in Beauty Therapy which includes body and spa treatments. In addition to this high-level training, you will be able to apply for the Erasmus+ Programme. This offers the opportunity to travel abroad and work in 4 and 5 star hotels and spas during your college year.
What will I study and what qualifications will I get when I finish the course? You will study for CIDESCO Facial and Body Therapy including SPA Treatments and ITEC qualifications in the following:
• IPL/Laser
• Microdermabrasion
• Eyebrow Treatments and Eyelash Enhancements (tinting, shaping, semi-permanent lashes, perming, cluster lashes and brow lamination).
Will I do anything additional on the course?
• You will get the opportunity to work with clients in live ‘pop-up’ salons.
• You will stay up-to-date with all the latest trends in the industry through workshops such as Micro needling, LED light therapy, Thermal Auricular Candling, Tanning Training, Advanced Waxing, Threading and training with professional skincare products including the Dermalogica Aspire Award and Image Signature Peels.
• Career advice and help with CV preparation is provided by the Guidance and Career Service
How will I be assessed for these qualifications?
• Assessment is based on a combination of Evidence of Treatments (Case Studies) and exams which mainly take place in April and May. To achieve the CIDESCO certification, you will also be required to undertake a project based on advanced therapies.
• Please be advised that students doing ITEC and CIDESCO certified courses are required to maintain a satisfactory level of attendance and complete Consultation, Disclaimer forms and other documentation as necessary - please see www.itecworld.co.uk for further information on requirements.
What qualification will I get when I finish the course?
ITEC & CIDESCO qualifications - see Subjects Taught field below.
Blackrock Further Education Institute BFEI
Main Street
Blackrock
Co Dublin
Tel: 01 288 9717
email: office@bfei.ie
Web: www.bfei.ie