Beauty Therapy
The purpose of this course is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge and skill to work independently in providing beauty therapy treatments in a variety of contexts and or to progress to further and or higher education and training.
| Award Name | Diploma - UK |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Comite Internationale Et De Cosmetologie |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Diploma - UK |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Confed of Intnl Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma - UK | Comite Internationale Et De Cosmetologie | ||
| Diploma - UK | Confed of Intnl Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology |
Duration
2 years
Entry Requirements
The minimum age for entry to this qualification is 17 years.
An interview with a CIDESCO lecturer will be undertaken prior to entry onto the course.
Education: No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 4 when accessing this programme.
Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a broad range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course and be able to exercise initiative and independence when carrying out course activities.
Careers / Further progression
Programme Progression
Once learners have achieved ITEC Beauty Specialist Diploma and Facial Electricals they can progress onto Year 2 CIDESCO Aesthetics Certificate, ITEC Body Therapy Diploma, ITEC Diploma in IPL and Laser & ITEC Certificate in Microdermabrasion.
Many job options are possible with these qualifications:
Freelance Makeup artist
Salon/Spa Manager
Self-employed Beauty Therapist
Skin Care Specialist
Cruiser Liner Therapist
Medical/Clinical Aesthetician
Wax/Hair Removal Specialist
IPL and Laser clinic technician
Advanced skin care salons, Beauty Magazine Writer
Brand Trainer
Beauty Educator
Beauty company sales representative and many more.
Further information
Students taking Further Education Courses are eligible for PLC maintenance grants. These grants are means tested and depend on individual financial circumstances. All grant applications are handled by SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) www.susi.ie
The CIDESCO Beauty Therapy Diploma offered at North Connaught College of Further Education, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo is a two year programme that is offered on a full time basis and has been designed to be sufficiently flexible to enable the learner to take up a position on the Beauty Therapy Course. This highly regarded course ensures that graduates are among the elite of their profession. The course is compiled under three main qualifications; ITEC Diploma, CIBTAC Diploma & CIDESCO Beauty Therapy Diploma. Students will study the ITEC Beauty Therapy Diploma for the first year, then move onto the ITEC Diploma in Laser & IPL, ITEC Certification in Microdermabrasion and/or CIBTAC Body Therapy Diploma for the second year. Students also complete the Level 6 CIDESCO Beauty Therapy Certificate in Aesthetics in the second year.
Students will gain vast practical experience in the areas of:
Aesthetics
Manicure & Pedicure
Facial treatments skin care and massage
Waxing
Eyelash and eyebrow tinting and shaping
Electrical facial treatments
Make Up Application
Anatomy and Physiology.
Other areas of study include:
Customer Service
Professional Conduct & Business Awareness.
Students will also participate in our commercial salon ‘RENEW’ once they have reached a certain level of competency with their practical skills and will provide treatments to paying clients with the supervision of our Tutors.
Course Content
Title Awarding Body
Beauty Specialist Diploma-Skin Care, Eye Treatments and Make-Up, Manicure, Pedicure and Waxing. ITEC
Anatomy and Physiology ITEC
Customer service QQI
Professional Conduct & Business Awareness. ITEC
Further Details
Below is a more detailed description of each of the Components
Aesthetics – ITEC Beauty Specialist Diploma inc. Manicure, Pedicure, Waxing with Facial Electrical Facial treatments
Manicure (regular painting techniques, French polish, hand massage and warm oil / paraffin wax nourishing treatments with heated mitts and boots)
Facial treatments and skin care
Pedicure (regular painting techniques, French polish, foot scrub and foot massage inc. specialized treatments)
Facial treatments and skincare
Deep cleansing including electrical brush cleansing
Comedone extractions
Mask Therapy
Facial massage
Steaming and extraction and mechanical brush cleansing
Waxing (hot wax and strip methods and sugaring)
Eyelash and eyebrow tinting and shaping
Professional make-up from day and evening, through to bridal looks
Electrical facial treatments (Micro-current – non-surgical lift, Vacuum Suction, Galvanic – deep cleansing and Facial Faradic E.M.S, Direct High Frequency and Viennese Massage.
Customer Service (QQI)
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to provide effective customer service within a work, social or voluntary environment, operating independently while under general supervision.
Anatomy and Physiology – ITEC/CIDESCO
The course syllabus includes:
Cells and tissues, Skeletal system, Muscular system, Vascular system, Lymphatic system, Digestive system, Respiratory system, Endocrine system, Neurological system, and Special Senses. This course is a pre-requisite to training in all additional modules.
Professional Conduct and Business Awareness – ITEC
This certificate is a pre-requisite to training in all ITEC additional modules. It consists of the following modules:
Principles of ethical practice
Requirements for health, safety and hygiene
Communication
The principles of finance and costing
The principles of retail
The effective sales and marketing techniques.
Course Content
Title Awarding Body
Beauty Specialist Diploma-Skin Care, Eye Treatments and Make-Up, Manicure, Pedicure and Waxing. ITEC
Anatomy and Physiology ITEC
Customer service QQI
Professional Conduct & Business Awareness. ITEC
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