Beauty and Spa Therapy – Level 6
QQI Level 6 Certificate in Beauty Therapy (6M3479)
ITEC, CIBTAC and CIDESCO Diplomas in Beauty Therapy
Programme Coordinator: Bronwyn Keane-McCoy
Course Code: BT6
Programme Description:
This is a Level 6 programme in advanced Beauty and Spa Therapies leading to qualifications that are recognised nationally and internationally.
Component Awards:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Cosmetic Chemistry
- Manicure and Pedicure
- Stone Therapy Massage
- Spa Therapy
- Body Therapy
- Indian Head Massage
- Make-Up
- Waxing, Depilation, Tanning and Lightening
- Skin, Eye and Facial Electric Treatments
- Electrical Epilation
- Holistic and Swedish Massage
- Advanced Skincare, Eye & Facial Electrical Treatments
- Fashion, Theatre, Media and Special Effects Make-up
- 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.
Progression:
- Direct entry to employment in beauty salons and the health spa industry.
- Opportunities to work on cruise liners.
- Retail Sales/Sales Representatives.
- Self employment/mobile therapists.
- Opportunities to progress to further and higher education.
- Opportunities to progress to teaching positions.
Costs:
Approximately €950 to cover the costs of examination fees and kit.
Additional Training:
There are a number of additional short courses offered throughout the year which may, in some cases, entail further costs. These include the following:
- HD Brows
- Lash Extensions
- Specialised Waxing
- Threading
- Sothy Skincare Training
- Dermalogica Skin Care Training
- STEREX Training
- Nail Art Training
- UV Gel Polish Training
- Tanning