Beauty Therapy with Nail Technology
This is a one year full time course leading to professional national and internationally recognised qualifications. The course consists of intensive practical and theoretical training in the various aspects of Beauty Therapy and Nail Technology. Work experience in beauty therapy is an integral part of the course. Students are required to both carry out and receive all treatments as part of the practical training.
| Award Name | Diploma - UK |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Therapy Examination Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma - UK | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
Entry Requirements
All applicants will be considered. If the Leaving Certificate has been completed, details should be submitted with your application. Mature learners may be exempt from the academic requirements. First round offers will be made in May to all eligible applicants with subsequent offers made in September.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Successful graduates have the opportunity to seek employment in a range of beauty and health settings, including beauty salons, health spas, leisure centres, hotels, and cruise ships. Graduates of this course have the necessary qualifications to start their own business.
Through the QQI FET Links Scheme-Graduates can apply entry to Year 1 of related courses in a in Universities and Institutes of Technology with continuity of grant if applicable. For further details, see the Central Applications Office web site (www.cao.ie).
Examples of linked courses include
Athlone Institute of Technology
AL630 / AL631 Dental Nursing/ Veterinary Nursing (Level 6/7)
AL752 / AL850 Business Degree (Level 7/8)
Further information
Registration Fee €50
Student Services Fee €50
Class materials €50
Beauty Therapy Kit €500
Uniform €60
ITEC Examination fees €130
€840
If you do not have medical card, you must also pay:
QQI Examination fees €50
Overall total €890
Please note that all costs are a rough estimate and subject to change depending on supplier costs.
Once you register you will be sent a link to purchase your kits directly from the supplier
Learners taking further education courses are eligible for PLC maintenance grants. These grants are means tested and depend on individual circumstances. Students should apply on line to www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie
Students attending our courses may also be eligible for Department of Social Protection allowances.
Our online applications system is now open for all full-time courses starting in September 2022.
Beauty And Body Therapy with Nail Technology (ITEC Beauty Specialist Diploma, QQI Level 5 5M3471)
Course Content
Skincare
Eye treatments (brow/lash tinting/eyebrow shaping
Make up
Manicure/Pedicure
Nail technology (gel, acrylic, 3 week polish)
Waxing
Figure Diagnosis
Swedish massage
Anatomy and Physiology
Work experience
Customer service
*Modules are subject to change
5M3471 - Beauty Therapy
Beauty And Body Therapy with Nail Technology (ITEC Beauty Specialist Diploma, QQI Level 5 5M3471
Course Certification
Mullingar Community College provides training and education for ITEC (International Therapy Examination Council) Beauty Specialist Diploma and QQI (Quality qualifications Ireland Level 5 Major Award in Beauty Therapy 5M3471
For further details contact Ms Lorraine Larney, PLC Coordinator, LLarney.mcc@lwetb.ie
Tel: 086 1437088 or for regular updates see our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MCC.PLC