Beauty Therapy - Advanced - Year 2
| Award Name | Certificate at UK Level 3 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Diploma at UK Level 4 |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Therapy Examination Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate at UK Level 3 | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
| Certificate at UK Level 4 | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
| Diploma at UK Level 4 | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year.
Entry Requirements
Students seeking entry to this course should have completed a QQI Level 5 award in Beauty Therapy or equivalent. Mature students with relevant experience are also welcome to apply.
Careers / Further progression
Progression & Career Options
Graduates may find employment in a wide range of settings. They can work in specialised clinics/salons offering Advanced Beauty Therapy treatments.
Further information
Course commences September 2024.
Mature Student entry
Mature students with relevant experience or related qualifications or an interest in the area.
2022/23 FEES
Student Registration Fee: €200
QQI fee: €20
ITEC CIDESCO exam fees & Kits €650
Uniform and Books €330
Total €1,180
Additional course fees apply for kits, uniforms, books and ITEC Exam fees.
DIFE is committed to keeping the cost of accessing all courses in the college to a minimum for students. Most students can secure funding assistance from various sources including SUSI or the Back to Education Allowance Scheme.
All fees must be paid with a credit/debit card online through the admissions portal. All fees must be paid prior to course commencement in September.
Refunds
All requests for refunds relating to registration fees must be made by emailing dife@lmetb.ie. No refunds will be made by DIFE after the first Friday in October of the relevant academic year.
Exemptions
€200 Registration Fee: No exemption. This fee must be paid by all students to secure a college place.
SUSI
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students for all Level 5 and Level 6 courses in DIFE. Support is available to all types of students, from school leavers to mature students returning to education.
For more information see the SUSI Website. https://www.susi.ie/
Back to Education Allowance
If you are unemployed, parenting alone or have a disability and are getting certain payments from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, you may take part in a course in DIFE and get a Back to Education Allowance.
For more information see the DSP Website.
Further Information
For further information on the range of schemes and financial supports available to support students in Further Education please see the following Student Finance Page.
https://hea.ie/funding-governance-performance/funding/student-finance/
Students should apply online through the college website: www.dife.ie
Applications are accepted from the 1st of December each year. The first round of interviews are held in March. Students applying after the March interviews will be interviewed in late May and those applying after May will be interviewed in late August/early September. Interviewees will be invited for interview via text and email, so it is important that a working mobile number and email address are carefully recorded on application.
Note: There are no application fees applicable and all applications are made through www.dife.ie. (see "Application Weblink").
Application Procedure for International Students
DIFE welcomes and values students from all over the world. All courses in DIFE are conducted through English. All students must prove that they have the sufficient competency in English prior to commencing a programme of study. The following administrative arrangements also apply:
- All international students must provide appropriate identification documentation and comply fully with the residency requirements of the Irish Government.
- Non-EU citizens will be required to pay an economic fee as determined by the Department of Education and Skills.
- Applications can only be made by Non-EU citizens if they are resident in Ireland at the time of application.
- This fee is presently €3,653 per year (subject to change). Some categories of Non-EU citizens may be exempt from the economic fee.
- The college will not engage in any way in the process of visa application.
Registration
Registration for all students takes place in late August/early September. Students will be notified by post in advance of their registration day. Students will not be officially registered with the college until all fees are paid or proof of exemption status is submitted e.g. copy of SUSI grant approval, medical card or proof of Back to Education allowance.
Aim
The wide range of modules delivered in this course are designed to provide a comprehensive education and training for students wishing to pursue careers in the Beauty Industry. The world’s foremost international beauty qualifications are offered thus making graduates highly employable both in Ireland and abroad. Graduates are qualified Beauty Therapists and employable after one year of studies.
IPL Laser Therapy
Microdermabrasion
Skin Needling
Skin Peeling
Awards:
ITEC Diplomas in Advanced Beauty Therapy:
• Level 4 Certificate in Skin Needling
• Level 4 Certificate in Skin Peeling
• Level 3 Certificate in Microdermabraison
Treatments
• Level 4 Diploma in Laser & Intense Pulsed
Light Treatments
Certificate in Skincare
QQI Level 6 Microdermabraison & Laser IPL
Contact Admissions Office or Course Co-ordinator,
Drogheda Institute,
Tel: 041 983 7105
Web: www.dife.ie
email: dife@lmetb.ie