Course Duration

1 year, full-time

Course Overview

This programme is primarily designed for those with an interest in personal treatments i.e. Beauty Therapy, Nail Technician and Hairdressing. Award holders will be qualified to work as receptionists in salons with extra qualifications in cosmetics and nail care.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must have passed the Leaving Certificate or LCA.

• Holders of a Fetac Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply.

• Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the foregoing requirements.

Typical Modules

• Business Administration

• Hair & Beauty Salon Management

• Cosmetics

• Word Processing

• Nail Care (CIBTAC Diploma in Manicure & Pedicure)

• Make Up (ITEC Certificate)

• Communications

• Health and Safety

• Computerised Accounts

• Database Methods

• Customer Service

• Work Experience

Award

FETAC Level 5 [BBSAX] - Business Studies Administration

CIBTAC - Diploma in Manicure & Pedicure

Progression/Employment Opportunities

• Receptionist in Personal Treatment Salons

• Nail Technician

• Cosmetics.

• Award holders may be interested in applying either for our Beauty and Complementary Therapy or Diploma in Hairdressing with Cosmetics Studies programmes.

• Institutes of Technology and other Colleges around the country may be offering opportunities for further studies. Please check with the individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending or access:

 http://fetac.ie/fetac/learners/hels/hels.htm

Fees

As an NDP-funded programme, there are no tuition fees. Learners, however, are liable for registration and examination fees. Additionally, learners are expected to supply prescribed class and study materials.There is a fee for kits,unforms and textbooks.

Means-tested maintenance grants are available.