Beauty Therapy
This full-time professional training programme offers the most sought after 5-star International Diplomas in 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 |
Duration
46 weeks.
Entry Requirements
Minimum:
- Applicants must have reached the current statutory school leaving age (16+).
- Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent is required.
- Mature applicant route available for applicants aged 23+.
- Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B2 or Higher).
- Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland.
Additional:
- Applicants must express an interest in learning and practicing new skills.
- Good communication skills are essential.
- A Biology qualification is an advantage but not essential.
- Display a client focused personality.
- Display characteristics of a good team worker and be capable of self-directed learning.
- Experience working in a Beauty Salon, Spa, Hairdressing Salon, is an advantage but not essential.
- Applicants must have no impediments to perform treatments on clients, including electrical treatments, needlework and non - invasive face and body treatments.
- Garda vetting is a requirement for this programme and participation is subject to a satisfactory outcome of the Garda vetting process.
Careers / Further progression
What are the employment opportunities?
Qualified beauty therapists work in salons, hotel spas, health and beauty spas, large department stores, pharmacies and on board cruise ships.
Further information
Start Date: 09/09/2024
Learners on full-time programmes at Kerry College have a number of funding options.
1. DEASP (Department of Employment and Social Protection). Contact your local INTREO office.
2. SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland). Apply at: www.susi.ie
If eligible, learners may only receive one of these payments while participating on a Kerry College full-time programme.
Learner Allowance
Also known as a Training Allowance.
To avail of a Learner Allowance, an applicant must be in receipt of a qualifying DEASP payment at course start. Allowances/payments are based on attendance and are paid by Kerry College directly to learners for the duration of the course. You may also receive accommodation or travel allowance if you meet the criteria.
back to Education Allowance
To avail of a Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) the applicant must apply directly to the DEASP. BTEA is paid by DEASP directly to learners for the academic year. There is no option to receive any other payment or receive an accommodation or travel allowance.
SUSI Grant
SUSI is a maintenance grant available only for courses that are SUSI approved. Payments are made directly to the learner in the form of grants to cover the academic year.
There is no option to receive any other payment or receive an accommodation or travel allowance. A full-list of eligible course along with details on how to apply is available on SUSI.ie.
No Payment
A learner who is not eligible for Learner Payment, BTEA or SUSI may still apply and participate on any Kerry College course.
Courses for employment offer travel or accommodation support payments, if criteria are met.
Funding towards Travel, Accommodation and Meals
At present, learners on courses for progression do not qualify for travel/accommodation/meal payments. These payments relate only to learners on courses for employment. Learners may receive Travel or Accommodation Allowance - but not both. Your payment will be calculated and processed at course registration.
Travel Allowance
A travel allowance is a contribution towards the learner’s cost of travel based on the distance from the learner’s primary place of residence to the campus location.
To qualify, learners must live more than 3 miles/5km away from the campus location they are attending. Travel Allowances are not payable to participants on Night Training courses.
Accommodation Allowance
An accommodation allowance may be paid to learners who need to relocate in order to attend a course for employment.
To qualify, learners must live more than 20 miles/32km away from the campus location they are attending. For up to date information on this, please see: kerrycollege.ie/learner-information
National Childcare Scheme
The NCS (National Childcare Scheme) provides childcare supports for those on full-time education and training programmes. Full details can be found on the www.ncs.gov.ie webpage.
You may apply via your MyGovID account or contact Kerry County Childcare Committee at 066 718 1582 to discuss which childcare supports are available to you.
Applications for all full-time programmes should be made online via the Kerry College. Your application will be processed using our FETCHCOURSES system. If you haven't signed up for a FETCH account, you'll need to do this first. It's free and a one-time setup.
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Become work-ready with our range of employment-focussed education and training programmes.
This full-time professional training programme offers the most sought after 5-star International Diplomas in Beauty Therapy.
Why should I apply?
Award winning, expert tuition.
100% job placement.
Unique industry certifications.
Kerry College is a CIBTAC endorsed centre of training.
No tuition fees.
Minimum 30% training is on-the-job.
Induction to course- (005232)
CIBTAC Provide Body Massage Treatments (PU26)
CIBTAC - Provide Body Electrotherapy Treatments (PU24)
CIBTAC - Provide Facial Skincare (PU01)
CIBTAC - Remove Hair Using Waxing Techniques (PU08)
CIBTAC - Apply Make-Up (PU18)
CIBTAC - Provide Manicure & Pedicure Services (CIBTAC P115)
CIBTAC Electrical Epilation (0080058)
CIBTAC Facial Electrical Treatments (0090857)
ITEC - Skincare & Eye Treatments (H/617/0218)
ITEC - Waxing (H/617/0221)
ITEC - Make Up (ITEC-iUBT428)
ITEC - Manicure & Pedicure (H/503/1373)
ITEC - Short Wave Diathermy (Unit 18.1)
ITEC- The Blend (Unit 18.2) , ITEC (H/503/1440)
ITEC - Figure Diagnosis & Body Electrical Treatments (Unit 15)
ITEC - Swedish Massage (Unit 14)
ITEC Facial Electrical Treatments (100/2588/1 – 7 603/4052/6)
ITEC Holistic Massage – (Unit 2 )
ITEC Anatomy and Physiology (Unit 1).
ITEC Professional conduct and business awareness (Unit 22)
CIDESCO - Natural Sciences (CIDESCO Unit 1)
CIDESCO - Anatomy and Physiology (CIDESCO Unit 2)
CIDESCO - Skin/Dermatology (CIDESCO Unit 3)
CIDESCO - Hygiene & First Aid (CIDESCO Unit 4)
CIDESCO - Aesthetic Treatments (CIDESCO Unit 5)
CIDESCO - Cosmetic Products - Cosmetic Science (Basic) (CIDESCO Unit 6)
CIDESCO - Cosmetic Surgery (CIDESCO Unit 7)
CIDESCO - Nutrition - Diet (CIDESCO Unit 8)
CIDESCO - Professional Ethics (CIDESCO Unit 9)
CIDESCO - Occupational Health and Safety (CIDESCO Unit 10)
CIDESCO - Commercial/Business Studies (CIDESCO Unit 11)
CIDESCO - Retail (CIDESCO Unit 12)
CIDESCO - Development (CIDESCO Unit 13)
CIDESCO - Project with Case Histories Research and Writing (CIDESCO Unit 14)
Contact the Kerry College Admissions Office on 066 714 9696 or info@kerrycollege.ie