Make your way to the top of the Beauty Industry with Advanced Beauty – Senior Therapist course. This course will provide you with internationally recognised professional qualifications in Beauty Treatments and Spa Therapies.

You learn highly specialised skills in all aspects of Beauty Treatments, including laser, micro-dermabrasion and intense pulsed light treatments. There is an intensive focus on high level professional practice which will set-up you for a senior level role in the Beauty Treatments industry.

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.

We run a training Salon. This is to help learners to gain confidence, practice and work experience before they leave the centre. As well as gaining your VTCT qualification learners complete other QQI modules to help with their progression in their new career. This gives learners a great start in their Beauty Career.

This intensive one-year program offers a professional blend of theoretical knowledge and practical training, preparing students for high-level industry standards. Upon successful completion, students earn three internationally recognized CIBTAC Awards, validated by external professional examiners. Due to its rigorous nature, the course requires a high level of commitment and consistent attendance, ensuring graduates are fully equipped with the technical skills and professional discipline needed for the global beauty market.

The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently in providing beauty therapy treatments in a variety of contexts and or to progress to further and or higher education and training.

This is a full-time course including both practical and theoretical training in aspects of beauty therapy. This course is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in Beauty Therapy

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the latest Beauty Therapy techniques. Students explore a diverse range of areas such as manicure, pedicure, waxing, facials, and skincare. They also build a solid foundation in anatomy and physiology, which is essential for understanding the body's systems and how they relate to beauty treatments. Additionally, students have the opportunity to study holistic massage, gaining well-rounded skills in both traditional and holistic beauty practices.

Students learn the theory and practice behind beauty treatments and also learn the standard of professionalism the industry calls for.

This one year course will prepare 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. Beauty Therapy is a thriving profession.

This elite, multi-accredited program provides expert training in facial skincare, body massage, waxing, and specialized electrotherapy. By combining CIBTAC, CIDESCO, and ITEC standards with essential business and science modules, the course prepares graduates for high-end careers in luxury spas and international aesthetic clinics.

The Beauty Therapy - CIDESCO course is tailored for students who have completed Year 1 certification in CIBTAC and QQI and seek to enchance their practical skills and knowledge. The primary objective is to enable students to attain CIDESCO certification as a beauty therapists and body therapists empowering them to pursue employment opportunities or establish their own beauty therapy businesses.

This is a one year course leading to diplomas and certification in Advanced Beauty Therapy.

Advanced Beauty Therapy Level 6 offers students relevant qualifications in a progressing industry. Students will achieve ITEC Diplomas in various disciplines, CIDESCO as well as the internationally recognised qualifications. Students who are interested in post graduate qualifications and CPD may also apply.

The purpose of this course is to enable the student to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently in providing beauty therapy treatments in a variety of contexts and/or to progress to further and or higher education and training.

CIBTAC Diplomas have international recognition which allow the student to travel and work abroad or locally.

Level 3 Award.

The Beauty Therapy and Make-up course provides both practical and theoretical knowledge to learners, in a state of the art salon environment. The Beauty Department trains students to the highest professional standard and supports them to achieve awards which are both internationally recognised and on the national framework of qualifications.

This exciting course offers a range of opportunities for a student to study modules in many disciplines which provide a thorough understanding of the theory and practical skills, products and equipment involved in a range of beauty therapy treatments.

This one year Beauty Therapy course leads to an internationally recognised qualification in beauty therapy that will ensure you are educated to the highest industry standards so that you can take on this new and exciting career as well as providing you with the skills to set up a solid career in the Beauty Therapy. They will experience the regular operation of a salon, establishing professional contact with costumers and potential employers. Students complete professional certified training with Dermalogica Skincare, B Perfect Make-up and Lycon Waxing This course caters for school leavers and mature learners. It is an intense one year programme which requires a high level of commitment and enthusiasm. 

The training required for QQI produces beauty therapists that are an asset to any salon. This award empowers learners with the knowledge, skills, and competence to independently provide beauty therapy treatments across various settings. It also offers a pathway for further and higher education and training opportunities.

This one year full time course leads to internationally recognised qualifications that will equip the learner with the vocational skills and knowledge to the highest Industry standards. It is a one-year full time course consisting of both practical & theoretical training. A compulsory Work Experience module in a busy Salon is a requirement. This course provides you with skills in Skin care, Eye treatments, Eyelash extensions, Nail treatments and Electrical treatments. These qualifications will offer you the opportunity to embark on a successful career in Beauty therapy.

This course gives the learner the key skills, knowledge and competencies to pursue a careers in the beauty and wellness industry. In addition to QQI certification in Beauty Therapy, learners have the opportunity to gain an ITEC Beauty Specialist Diploma qualification and additional industry driven courses will be available to complete throughout the year.