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Beauty Aesthetics Advanced - Non Medical

PLC Post Leaving Cert
83171

The Course Is Designed To
Develop the skills and competencies to enable the student to enter into an advanced beauty aesthetic career having gained qualifications in some of the most up to date beauty treatments available in the industry. Students obtain certification with various professional bodies to include ITEC / CIDESCO. They also complete specialised training with worldwide recognised companies such as / MATIS / VOYA / INGLOT and HARLEY WAX/.

Award Name Diploma - UK
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body Confed of Intnl Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology
NFQ Level
Award Name Certificate at UK Level 3
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body International Therapy Examination Council
NFQ Level
Award Name Diploma at UK Level 4
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body International Therapy Examination Council
NFQ Level
Award Name Certificate at UK Level 4
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body International Therapy Examination Council
NFQ Level
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Diploma - UK Confed of Intnl Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology
Certificate at UK Level 3 International Therapy Examination Council
Diploma at UK Level 4 International Therapy Examination Council
Certificate at UK Level 4 International Therapy Examination Council
Course Provider:
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Galway City
Attendance Options:
Full time
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Duration

1 year. This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.

Entry Requirements

ITEC Level 2 Beauty Specialist Diploma

Mature applicants welcome with previous industry experience

Pre entry guidance meeting

Careers / Further progression

Career Opportunities

Graduates from this course may pursue employment in the following areas:

•Cruise Ships
•Start own Business
•Leisure Centres
•Health Spas
•Salons
•Hotels
•Film & Theatre
•Laser Therapy and IPL clinics

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Further information

Student Contribution: €175

Uniform: €80 [TBC] Student Kit: €300

Total: €555

PLC students qualify for Maintenance Grants See www.susi.ie for full details on eligibility and application process.

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Admissions Procedures 2024

See Admissions Notice and Admissions Policy at www.gti.ie

Closing date for first round of applications is Friday May 3rd 2024 at 2:00pm.

Pre Guidance Meetings where applicable will take place from May 20th 2024

Offers of places will issue following completion of first round pre-guidance meetings

Second Round applications open June 4th 2024.

Pre-entry guidance meetings will take place from August 30th subject to availability of places.

Application system closes on September 30th for 2024 full-time entry.

€175 Registration Fee applies to all students

Since 1957 CIDESCO qualification has set the standard for beauty care and aesthetics around the world. There are over 230 CIDESCO schools teaching to internationally acclaimed standards leading to the CIDESCO qualification. ITEC is recognised in 48 countries worldwide. These qualifications are widely recognised and will enable successful candidates to secure employment in a variety of national and international work contexts. With the inclusion of a new module in Laser & IPL, this course is guaranteed to provide students with the best training available in the beauty industry.

The Course Is Designed To
Develop the skills and competencies to enable the student to enter into an advanced beauty aesthetic career having gained qualifications in some of the most up to date beauty treatments available in the industry. Students obtain certification with various professional bodies to include ITEC / CIDESCO. They also complete specialised training with worldwide recognised companies such as / MATIS / VOYA / INGLOT and HARLEY WAX/. Students learn to work with some of the most renowned medical grade devices such Viorra IPL and Amieamed Exceed Skin Needling. Students on this popular programme are also afforded a unique opportunity to complete a fully funded 3-week work placement in a European country.

How The Course Is Taught
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners. This course is 70% practical and 30% theory. Students work on numerous clients throughout the year to perfect their skills. A large body of assignments, case studies and project work are required to complete this course. Students are expected to be fully committed to this course and have excellent attendance and punctual project presentation in order to fulfil the necessary criteria set down by the external examining boards.

Course Content:

Laser and Intense Pulsed Light Treatments

Skin Needling

Skin Peeling

Facial Electrical Treatments

Facial Aesthetics

Skin Analysis

Deep Cleansing

Eye treatments

Mask Therapy

Makeup

Hand and Nail Treatments

Waxing

Anatomy & Physiology

First Aid & Health and Safety

OPTIONAL MODULES
Brow Lamination
Lash Lifting

Certification

ITEC Level 4 Diploma in Laser and IPL

ITEC Level 4 Certificate in Skin Needling

ITEC Level 4 Certificate in Skin Peeling

ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Facial Electrical Treatments

ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology

CIDESCO Aesthetics Diploma

Please Note
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.

Adult Education
Full time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee

For more information:
Email erin.casey@gretb.ie

Galway Technical Institute
College of Further Education & Training
Fr. Griffin Road, Claddagh, Galway
T 091 581342 F 091 589267
E info.gti@gretb.ie
W www.gti.ie

Course Provider:
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Galway City
Attendance Options:
Full time
Apply to:
Course provider