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Beauty Therapy Advanced

PLC Post Leaving Cert
75963

This is a professional diploma that enables students to develop essential skills and internationally recognised qualifications in the field of Advanced Beauty Therapy.

Award Name Diploma - UK
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body Comite Internationale Et De Cosmetologie
NFQ Level
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Diploma - UK Comite Internationale Et De Cosmetologie
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Kilkenny City
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

Special Entry Requirements:

Successful completion of a level 5 Certificate in Beauty Therapy or equivalent
Learners who have completed their level 5 programme in another centre will be required to provide evidence of qualifications
Applicants who hold previously obtained ITEC, CIBTAC or equivalent qualifications
Applicants with relevant industry experience

Careers / Further progression

Progression:
• Direct entry to employment in beauty salons and the spa industry.
• Opportunities to work on cruise liners.
• Makeup Artist.
• Retail Sales/Sales Representatives.
• Self employment/mobile therapists.
• Opportunities to progress to further and higher education.
• Opportunities to progress to teaching positions.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Learners attending Further Education/Post Leaving Certificate programmes may apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). All applications for grants in respect of new enrolments will be made online for the 2024/2025 academic year.

It is not necessary to have received an offer of a college place or to be enrolled at the College of Further Education and Training, Kilkenny in order to apply. The closing date is the end of August each year, but you should apply as soon as possible once the 2024/2025 applications are open. Early application is advised.

These grants are means-tested and payable monthly. Payment of grants may be subject to attendance in accordance with the Department of Education and Skills regulations. The college is required to make monthly reports on your attendance to the grants authority.

Applications for maintenance grants can be made online through www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie

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.

Advanced Beauty Therapy (with Makeup Artistry & Spa Therapy).

Course Content:

Natural sciences
Anatomy & Physiology
Skin / Dermatology
Hygiene & First Aid
Aesthetic Treatments (Waxing, Manicure, Pedicure, Body Massage)
Cosmetic Products – Cosmetic Science
Cosmetic Surgery
Nutrition – Diet
Professional Ethics
Occupational Health and Safety
Commercial / Business Studies
Retail
Development
Project with Case Studies
Electrical Epilation (6N3475)
Indian Head Massage (6N3477)

Additional Activities:

Additional specialist short courses may be offered

Award Code: NL09151

College of Further Education and Training, Kilkenny
Ormonde Road, Kilkenny,
Co. Kilkenny, R95 W2XN.
T: 056 776 3321
E: info@cfet.ie
www.collegeoffetkilkenny.ie

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