Beauty Therapy - Year 1
Working with world renowned professional skincare products, students gain invaluable practical experience and essential skills for working in the beauty industry.
| Award Name | Diploma - UK |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Confed of Intnl Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Diploma - UK |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Therapy Examination Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma - UK | Confed of Intnl Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology | ||
| Diploma - UK | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
At Cavan Institute:
Graduates of this course in Beauty Therapy (Year 1) may progress to the level 6 Beauty Therapy (Year 2) course.
Elsewhere:
Graduates of this course in Beauty Therapy (Year 1) are eligible to apply through the CAO and the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).
Career Opportunities
Graduates may pursue a career in one of the many sectors of the beauty industry, including in beauty salons and nail bars, on cosmetic counters, and as product representatives and skincare consultants. The ITEC and CIBTAC Diplomas are leading international qualification for Beauty Therapists, recognised in countries worldwide.
Further information
Course commences in September 2024.
€200.
*The Post Leaving Certificate Government Levy of €200 is removed since 2022.
1. PLC Maintenance Grant
Means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres, of which Cavan Institute is one.
Applications can be made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie
2. Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
The Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) allows people in receipt of certain social welfare payments to retain those payments whilst participating in approved full-time courses in further education.
See www.welfare.ie or www.studentfinance.ie for further details.
3. Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
This scheme allows unemployed people aged over 21 to engage in education and training without losing their benefits. It applies to all courses offered at Cavan Institute and applicants must be in receipt of one of a number of social welfare supports for at least six months.
See www.vtos.ie for further details.
4. HEA Fund for Students with Disabilities
The Higher Education Authority’s “Fund for Students with Disabilities” allocates funding to further and higher education colleges for the provision of services and supports to full-time students with disabilities. Applications to the fund are made on behalf of an eligible student by Cavan Institute following an assessment.
How do I Apply?
On-line applications for the 2024/25 academic year are Open.
You can apply for your chosen Cavan Institute course online, by clicking “Apply Online” on our homepage. Please note you may apply to some Cavan Institute courses through the CAO system. (or view Application link above)
June 1st is the closing date for receipt of applications for first round offers. However, applications will be accepted and processed on courses where places are available following this date and second round offers will be made to eligible applicants who apply after that date.
There is a strong emphasis on theory as well as practical work and a high level of commitment is required. Students complete case studies on guest clients for each module, performing facial, waxing, manicure, pedicure, epilation and make up treatments. They also carry out work experience in a beauty salon/health spa of their choice, where they get a true insight into the professional beauty industry.
Anatomy and Physiology
Manicure and Pedicure
Waxing
Work Experience
Facial Electrics Treatments
Professional Conduct and Business Awareness
Skin Care, Eye Treatments Make-up
Electrical Epilation
5M3471 - Beauty Therapy.
Certification:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Beauty Therapy - 5M3471.
ITEC Diploma in Facial Electrical Treatments
ITEC Diploma for Beauty Specialists
CIBTAC Electrical Epilation Diploma
Cavan Institute,
Cathedral Road,
Cavan,
Co. Cavan.
H12 E426
email: admin@cavaninstitute.ie
Tel: +353 49 4332633