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Beauty Therapy with Microdermabrasion & Laser - IPL - Advanced

PLC Post Leaving Cert
6M3479

Are you prepared to commit to advanced studies in the Beauty Business? Are you ready to enhance your professionalism in this area? This advanced course will deepen and widen your expertise in the ever changing and varied beauty industry.

Award Name Diploma - UK
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body International Therapy Examination Council
NFQ Level
Award Name Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 6 NFQ
Award Name Certificate at UK Level 4
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body International Therapy Examination Council
NFQ Level
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Diploma - UK International Therapy Examination Council
Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) Major QQI Level 6 NFQ
Certificate at UK Level 4 International Therapy Examination Council
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Fairview, Dublin 1, North Strand
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Must already hold or be in the process of completing ITEC / VTCT Beauty Specialist diploma or QQI Level 5 Beauty Therapy or equivalent.
Interview

Careers / Further progression

CAREER/PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Are you you looking to further your career in the beauty industry? The Advanced Beauty Therapy course at Cathal Brugha FET offers highly specialised skin-care and body treatments including Microdermabrasion and Laser / IPL therapy. We also provide training in Holistic Therapies, such as Indian Head Massage and Holistic Body Massage.

This Beauty course is ideal for students who wish to advance their current Beauty Qualifications and further their career within the Beauty Industry. Cathal Brugha FET. also provides in-house workshops for advanced facial treatments, such as, the IPL Skin Rejuvenation and Dermalogica Skincare.

We offer students an ideal opportunity to train to the highest standard for QQI Level 6 Beauty Therapy Award and ITEC Diplomas in Facial Electrical Treatments and Holistic Massage.

Employers regularly source our graduates as they know that they are confident, competent and a well qualified professional leaving Cathal Brugha FET. Graduates from Cathal Brugha FET have gained employment on cruise ships, spas, beauty salons, holistic centres and started their own their business.

The Beauty Industry is a career choice that allows flexibility and variety to continually develop and change throughout your working career.

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Further information

Commencing September 2024

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
The college welcomes applications from qualified international applicants. Non-EU learners whose visas do not confer access to publicly funded education may be required to pay a course fee of €3654 for their course if eligible. For further details, please contact the college. Applicants who are in the international protection system and have been granted permission to work are not eligible for the €3654 non-EU fees. Applicants will be required to provide proof of their immigration status (eg. GNIB card, permission to work letter issued by the Department of Justice) as part of the enrolment process.

MATURE STUDENTS
The number of mature students attending Further Education courses in Marino College is increasing each year and at present constitutes a significant proportion of our total numbers. Mature students are very welcome and Learner Supports will pay particular attention to their learning needs.

Course fees for PLCs are now €50

Student Grants
Eligible students can apply for a SUSI Grant to assist with course costs. Please contact SUSI.ie for further information.

Back to Education Allowance
Eligible students can avail of the Back to Education Allowance which enables students to retain their benefit payment while studying. Please contact your local INTREO office or welfare.ie for further information.

Apply online via link above.

HOW WILL I LEARN?
You will have a mixture of classroom-based subjects, mandatory work placement and independent study. You will be expected to complete assignments throughout the year. Course work will consist of a combination of onsite & online learning

*Delivered through blended learning, as this will enhance the learner’s involvement, participation and understanding of the modules to provide the learners with a richer learning environment with the addition of flexibility to observe industry standard practice while on work experience.

Microdermabrasion & Laser/IPL
Indian Head Massage
Body and Beauty Science Treatments
Holistic Massage
Facial Electrical Treatments
Depilation, Tanning and Lightening
Personal & Professional Development *
Work Experience *
Anatomy & Physiology
Skin Peeling
Skin Needling

WORKSHOPS **our lash & brow workshops are accredited by ABT/AIT and are fully insurable
Eye Lash Extensions **
Eye Lash Lift & Brow Lamination **
Dermalogica

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
A full Award is granted on passing the relevant eight components. You will be assessed throughout and at the end of the year (Continuous Assessment and examinations). On successful completion of each component, you will be awarded a Pass, a Merit or a Distinction grade.

6M3479 - Beauty Therapy.

Awards:
QUALIFICATION / CERTIFICATION
QQI Level 6 Award in Beauty Therapy 6M3479
ITEC Holistic Massage Diploma and ITEC Facial Electrical Treatments Diploma
ITEC Level 4 Certificate Skin Peeling
ITEC Level 4 Certificate Skin Needling

North Strand Campus
171 North Strand Road, Dublin 1, D01 Y160
T: 01 855 7116
F: 01 855 4064
E: FurtherEd@marino.cdetb.ie
Enquiries: sharron.carr@kmcfe.cdetb.ie

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Fairview, Dublin 1, North Strand
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider