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Beauty Therapy

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M3471
Award Name Certificate at UK Level 3
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body Confed of Intnl Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology
NFQ Level
Award Name Award at UK Level 3
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body Confed of Intnl Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology
NFQ Level
Award Name Diploma at UK Level 2
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body Confed of Intnl Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology
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
Certificate at UK Level 3 Confed of Intnl Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology
Award at UK Level 3 Confed of Intnl Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology
Diploma at UK Level 2 Confed of Intnl Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Newbridge Kildare
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

This is a one year full-time course. 9.00am - 4 .00pm, Monday - Friday. 9.00am - 1 .00pm, Wednesday.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate standard or its equivalent. A science subject (preferably Social and Scientific Home Economics or Biology) is an advantage but not essential. A suitability interview is also conducted.

Mature students and early school leavers are welcome to apply. Acceptance onto the course is based on aptitude displayed at the suitability interview.

Careers / Further progression

Career Opportunities
salon work/ownership
spa therapy
working aboard cruise liners
sales representative
beauty consultant
trainer and lecturer

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Commencing September 2023. PLC Induction Early September.

Early enrolment is advised as demand for places is high. Enrolments are accepted from 1st February each year.

Fees are payable for the following items: Examination and registration fees, books, uniforms, beauty kit products and photocopying. Fees may vary and at this time are approximately €1400. This includes the €200 D.E.S. Fee. All fees are payable prior to commencement of the course and are non-refundable. Social Welfare grant is available to eligible students.

Uniform to be purchased separately.

All PLC students can apply for a maintenance grant, subject to eligibility for the duration of their course. Students may also be eligible to maintain social welfare payments while doing our PLC courses.

All information relating to grants/financial support can be accessed from the following: www.studentfinance.ie

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When To Apply:
Apply Online. Click on link below or Contact 045 431417 school office.

Please note application fee applies, this fee is to cover administration costs (€20).

Interviews will be held in April/May 2023.

Applicants will be contacted in due course.

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Level 2 in Beauty Therapy Services and Level 3 Award in Facial Electrical Treatments:
Skin care, skin analysis, exfoliation techniques, eyelash and eyebrow treatments, electrical treatments, facial massage, mask application, make- up, manicure/pedicure and waxing. Relevant theory behind all these treatments.

Body Therapy:
Anatomy and physiology, figure analysis, electrical treatments, body massage, heat treatments. Relevant theory behind all these treatments.

In addition students will also study the following areas: Skin structure and diseases, health and safety, promotion of products and services, client care, communication, salon procedures and electricity.

Students are required to complete case studies and portfolios prior to examinations.

Level 2 Award in Beauty Therapy Services and Level 3 Award in Facial Electrical Treatments: Skin care, skin analysis, exfoliation techniques, eyelash and eyebrow treatments, electrical treatments, facial massage, mask application, makeup, manicure/pedicure and waxing.

Level 3 Award in Body Therapy: Anatomy and physiology, figure analysis, electrical treatments, body massage, heat treatments. Relevant theory behind all these treatments.

In addition students will also study the following areas: health and safety, client care, communication for the industry.

Students are required to complete case studies and portfolios prior to examinations.

QQI Modules:
Anatomy & Physiology
Body Massage & Figure analysis
Skin Care, Eye Treatments & Make- Up
Manicure, Pedicure and Waxing
Facial Electrics
Body Electrics
Communications
Work Experience
also Level 4 Word Processing

5M3471 - Beauty Therapy.

Upon successful completion of the end of year examinations students will receive 3 CIBTAC Awards:

Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Services
Level 3 Award in Facial Electrical Treatments
Level 3 Certificate in Body Therapy

and the following QQI award:
QQI Level 5 Beauty Therapy 5M3471

CIBTAC is an internationally recognised examinations body and all examinations are conducted by professional external examiners. This is an intensive course comprised of both theoretical and practical modules. Regular class assessments will be conducted. A high level of student commitment and attendance is required throughout the year. CIBTAC is the Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology.

St. Conleth's Community College,
Station Road, Newbridge,
County Kildare.
Tel: 045-431417
Fax: 045-438053

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Newbridge Kildare
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider