Beauty Therapy 5M3471
What is beauty therapy?
This new one year course prepares students for the ever expanding world of beauty therapy and spa treatments. This is the ideal starting point for a successful and fulfilling career in beauty therapy. Students develop the required skills to work in a professional beauty salon and also perfect the customer communication essential to its success. This is an intense one year programme which requires a high level of commitment and enthusiasm.
Course Content
Body Massage and Figure Analysis
Skin Care, Eye Care and Make up
Manicure, pedicure and Waxing
Beauty Ethics and Practice
Retail Selling
Communications
Customer Service
Work Experience
Marketing
Safety and Health at Work
Certification
QQI Level 5 in Beauty Therapy 5M3471 as well as ITEC certification.
Career Opportunities
Graduates who qualify in this area can pursue a career in Beauty Salons, Make-up and Skin Care Consultancies, or work in Leisure Centres, on Cruise Liners or in health farms. Graduates can also pursue careers as a Therapist Company Representative or a Massage Therapist. Graduates may further their study at level 6 in the beauty industry or any level 7 course at IT level.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Cert, LCVP or LCA
Mature Students of all backgrounds
Other equivalent qualification
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications
- Course Type : QQI Level 5
- Duration : 1 year