Beauty & Complementary Therapies Limerick College of Further Education
Price: Free for EU nationals (EUR 500 for Registration)

    Course details

    CIDESCO, CIBTAC and ITEC Certificates/Diplomas in Beauty Therapy

    QQI/QQI Level 6 Beauty Therapy 6M3479

    QQI Level 6 Component Certificate in Work Experience 5N1433

    Programme Overview

    This 2 year full time programme leads to internationally recognised qualifications in Beauty and Complementary therapies. The programme consists of intensive practical and theoretical training in the various aspects of the profession. A compulsory work experience module in a busy Salon, Health Clinic or Spa reinforces theory and practical work.

    Typical Modules

    Participants will study for Certificates/Diplomas in the following areas:

    • Beauty Therapy Services
    • Aromatherapy
    • Indian Head Massage
    • Reflexology
    • Epilation
    • IT
    • Facial Electrical Treatment
    • Body Therapy Treatment
    • Stone Therapy Treatment
    • Thermal Auricular Therapy
    • Business Studies
    • Work Experience (in a busy modern Salon)
    • CISESCO Face & Body Therapy

    Entry Requirements

    Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent.

    Biology or Home Economics to Leaving Certificate standard is desirable.

    Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic requirements.

    In addition applicants will have to undertake an interview.

    Employment/Progression Opportunities

    Beauty and Complementary Therapy is a thriving profession with an ever-increasing demand for trained therapists.

    Lucrative employment opportunities arise for therapists in the following areas: Beauty Salons, Cruise Liners,

    Spas, Nail Bars, Theatre & Film, Health Clinics, Teaching

    There is also the option of selfemployment in a salon or as a Mobile Therapist

    Updated on 08 November, 2015

    About Limerick College of Further Education

    Limerick College of Further Education is a long-established, state-funded and administered further education college. It is one of many centres of education run by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. LCFE was known until 2008 as Limerick Senior College.

    LCFE offers Further Education (Post Leaving Certificate) programmes and Professional qualifications in a variety of disciplines and caters for approximately 1200 full-time and 3000 part-time learners. Its campuses are situated in the South-East of the city on Mulgrave Street (a short distance from the city centre) and also in East Limerick at Cappamore.

    Limerick College of Further Education aims to provide high quality internationally-recognised educational programmes, delivered in a modern dynamic environment by a highly qualified and committed team of teachers. Programmes are accredited by a number of prestigious validating bodies. The approval of LCFE by these bodies is a further benchmark of the high quality of courses, facilities, tuition and support structures on offer.

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