Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This one-year full time course consisting of both practical and theory training which equips the learner with the vocational skills and knowledge to the highest industry standards. A compulsory QQI Level 5 Work Experience module in a busy Salon, Skin Clinic or Spa is a requirement and it re-enforces the theory and practical aspects of this course.
Awards:
- Diploma in Beauty Therapy (L3)
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Provide Facial Electrotherapy Treatments P102
Monitor & Maintain Health & Safety in the Salon T101
Follow Health & Safety Practice in the Salon T108
Apply Make-up P116
Salon Reception Duties T110
Provide Facial Skincare P110
Provide Waxing Services P114
Provide Manicure & Pedicure Services P115
Provide Eyelash & Eyebrow Services P113
Provide Gel Polish Services P118
Provide Body Electrotherapy Treatments P103
Provide Body Massage P104
Anatomy & Physiology for Beauty & Spa Therapy T100
Client Care & Communication in Beauty T102
Work Experience 5N1356
Anatomy & Physiology iUBT435 (J/617/7257)
Apply Light Cured Polish (L/617/4327)
Development of Key Skills
Introduction To Key Skills
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.
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.
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