Course Summary
Course Category: Employment / Lifelong Learning
This Beauty Therapy programme offers a comprehensive and industry focused introduction to professional beauty therapy. Learners develop the practical skills, product knowledge, and client care expertise required to deliver high quality beauty treatments in line with international standards. Through hands on training and real world salon experience, learners gain confidence in a wide range of beauty techniques, from skincare and makeup to manicure, pedicure, and waxing services.
This qualification provides an excellent foundation for those seeking to begin a career in the beauty industry or progress to advanced training in specialised areas such as aesthetics, spa therapy, or complementary treatments. Graduates are well prepared to work in salons, spas, retail beauty environments, or as freelance beauty professionals, supported by a globally recognised iTEC certification that enhances employability both in Ireland and abroad.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Make Up
Skincare and Eye Treatments
Manicure and Pedicure
Waxing
Professional Conduct and Business Awareness
Body Massage
Anatomy and Physiology
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, the performing arts or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
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Career Progression
Graduates of the iTEC Beauty Specialist programme are equipped with internationally recognised skills that open doors across the beauty, wellness, and spa industries. With strong practical training and professional standards, learners can pursue roles in a variety of settings, including:
- Beauty Therapist in salons or spas
- Skincare or Makeup Specialist
- Nail Technician
- Spa or Wellness Centre Assistant
- Retail Beauty Consultant in pharmacies or cosmetic shops
- Freelance Beauty Professional
- Salon Reception or Front of House roles