Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The Beauty and Body Therapy Specialist program at Dublin College Blackrock (formerly BFEI) is an intensive, one-year course designed for those who want to turn their passion for aesthetics into a world-class career. By securing both ITEC and CIDESCO accreditations, students gain the most prestigious and internationally recognized certifications in the beauty industry. This course covers everything from fundamental skincare and makeup to advanced body treatments and spa procedures. Whether you aim to open your own salon or work in high-end international environments, this program provides the elite training necessary to meet the highest industry standards.
This course is certified by the International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC).
ITEC apply a rigid set of standards governing attendance, learning and examinations.
Evidence of Treatments (case studies) are required for ITEC qualifications.
The completion and signing of disclaimers and consultation forms is required for ITEC certification. Examinations take place in April and May.
These awarding bodies apply a rigid set of standards governing attendance, learning and examinations.
Graduates who achieve ITEC qualifications can become overseas members of ITEC.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Anatomy and physiology of the head, face, neck and body
Skin, skin types, skin care, skin diseases and disorders
Nails, manicure and pedicure, nail diseases and disorders
Cosmetic science, hygiene, first aid, make-up, eyelash and eyebrow treatments
Facial massage, depilation, face masks, electrical treatments, heat and light treatments
Body massage, cellulite, exercise and figure correction, figure configuration
Electricity elements, face and body electrical treatments
Electrical epilation – permanent hair removal
Year 1
You will study for ITEC qualifications in the following:
Beauty Specialist:
• Skin and Eye Treatments
• Make-Up
• Manicure
• Waxing
Facial Electrics
Body Treatments with Body Electrics
Electrolysis
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
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.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Further Research
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Career Progression
You will have a range of professional qualifications with up-to-date additional trainings and links within the industry which will ensure that you are widely sought after within this profession. You can pursue careers in a range of areas including: Beauty Salons| Health and Wellbeing/Leisure Centres| Cruise Liners | Mobile Therapist| Salon Owner| Complementary Therapist | Technical Sales Representative| Franchising| Spa Industry| The Hotel Industry| Teaching/Training