Advanced Beauty Therapy (with Makeup Artistry and Spa Therapy)
QQI Level 6 Certificate in Beauty Therapy (6M3479)
ITEC, CIBTAC and CIDESCO Diplomas in Beauty Therapy
Programme Coordinator: Bronwyn Keane-McCoy
Programme Description:
This is a Level 6 programme that enables students to develop essential skills and internationally recognised qualifications in the fields of advanced Beauty and Spa Therapies and Makeup Artistry.
Course Content:
- CIDESCO Advanced Skincare
- Facial Electrical Treatments
- Photographic Makeup
- Fashion, Theatre, Media and Special Effects Makeup
- Spa Therapy & Body Therapy
- Laser & Electrical Epilation and Waxing
- Microdermabrasion
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Cosmetic Chemistry
- Manicure, Pedicure, Shellac, Gel Nails & Nail Art
- Spray Tanning
- Holistic and Swedish Massage
- Stone Therapy Massage
- Indian Head Massage
- Customer Service
- Work Experience
Minimum Entry Requirements:
- Successful completion of a Level 5 Certificate in Beauty Therapy or equivalent.
- Learners who have completed their Level 5 programme in another centre will be required to provide evidence of qualifications.
- Successful completion of an interview.
- Applicants who hold previously obtained ITEC, CIBTAC or equivalent qualifications.
- Applicants with industry experience wishing to complete their CIDESCO Post-Graduate Diploma.
Progression:
- Direct entry to employment in beauty salons and the spa industry.
- Opportunities to work on cruise liners.
- Makeup Artist
- Retail Sales/Sales Representatives.
- Self employment/mobile therapists.
- Opportunities to progress to further and higher education.
- Opportunities to progress to teaching positions.
- Progress to BA programme in Spa and Wellness Management in Athlone IT.
Costs:
Approximately €960 to cover the costs of college registration, examination product fees.
Payment plan options are available.