Beauty Therapy Specialist - Advanced
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and or in a supervisory capacity to provide specialist beauty and body therapy treatments in a variety of contexts and or to progress to higher education and training.
| Award Name | Certificate - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate - UK | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year
Entry Requirements
Learners will be required to have achieved QQI Level 5 Beauty Therapy Specialist (5M3471) or equivalent from awarding bodies such as CIBTAC, ITEC or City and Guilds to include modules Anatomy and Physiology 5N0749 and Manicure, Pedicure and Waxing 5N0749.
All students will be required to sit an assessment test to establish suitability for the level of study
Careers / Further progression
Employability Statement
The successful completion of the QQI Level 6 award in Beauty Therapy will enable applicants to work independently and or in a supervisory capacity to provide specialist beauty and body therapy treatments in a variety of contexts in a spa, beauty salon or through selfemployment.
Further information
ALL students (with the exception of VTOS/Traineeship students) are required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure course place. Other fees may apply depending on the course you choose and your financial situation.
A detailed breakdown of fees will be given to students at interview stage. Non EU / EAA Citizens are charged fees as set by the Dept. of Education & Skills – details available from the college.
Early School Leavers, students on Low Incomes, Medical Card Holders/Social Protection recipients may avail of variety of fee exemptions/ financial supports while studying at the college. See below:
PLC / SUSI Grant
Full time PLC students with low income may qualify for grant (www.susi.ie)
Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
Full time PLC students in receipt of a Social Protection payment may be eligible for BTEA – to apply contact your local Intreo Office (www.welfare.ie)
Traineeship / VTOS
Students applying for courses run under Traineeship / VTOS will be given an eligibility form specificc to their course from the college which Intreo will then complete. TO QUALIFY FOR PLACE ON A VTOS/TRAINEESHIP COURSE YOU MUST BE OVER 21, LONG TERM UNEMPLOYED & SOCIAL PROTECTION RECIPIENT / DEPENDANT SPOUSE. THESE COURSES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE TO ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS.
Back to Education Initiative (BTEI)
Our part time courses are run under the BTEI, course fee exemptions may be available to unemployed early school leavers/Medical Card holders/Social Protection recipients.
Childcare Support
Childcare assistance may be available to eligible students under the TEC programme, for further information go to www. southdublinchildcare.ie
Full time PLC students with low income may qualify for grant (www.susi.ie)
APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1. Online applications only. Apply through the college website www.collinstownpark.ie
Your will need your PPS number, email address and mobile number to apply. Late applicants (received after May) will be placed on a waiting list and may be called for interview if course places available.
Step 2. Interview
Applicants will be called for interview in the school.
Step 3. Offers
Successful applicants will receive offer and are required to pay non-refundable deposit to accept the offer.
Step 4. Registration Day
Registration Day will be held late Aug / early Sept. All fees and charges must be paid on or by this day.
Commencement dates will be issued at Registration.
Why do this course in CPCC?
• Expert teachers with inside knowledge of the Beauty Therapy Profession
• Fully equipped Beauty Therapy Salon
• Learners get experience in Salons and from Pop-up Salon days where they carry out treatment.
• Graduates from this course will work independently and or in a supervisory capacity to provide specialist beauty and body therapy treatments in a variety of contexts in a spa, beauty salon or through self- employment
Course Content
Mandatory Components
Body and Beauty Science and Treatments (6N3472)
Depilation, Tanning and Lightening (6N3473)
Nail Technology (6N3476)
Indian Head Massage (6N3477)
Communications (6N1950)
Work Experience (6N1946)
Customer Service (6N0697)
Work Experience
The Work Component is a mandatory component of the course. Learners are required to complete a work experience placement for this component.
6M3479 - Beauty Therapy
Certification
QQI Level 6 Advance Certificate in Beauty Therapy 6M3479.
ITEC Certified Beauty Therapy Award.
Additional workshops may be offered in lash lift & eyebrow lamination.
Collinstown Park
Community College
Rowlagh, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, D22 X458
Tel: (01) 457 2300
Tel: (01) 457 2300
Email: averilwhelan@collinstownpark.ie / fet@collinstownpark.ie
www.collinstownpark.ie