Beauty Therapy Diploma

Course details

At Portobello Institute we offer Beauty students the opportunity of learning in a Beauty School environment, within the setting of a busy college, allowing our Beauty students to avail of a more rounded college life. During this programme you will learn the up to date skills and the professionalism needed to succeed to the very highest level in the Beauty Therapy industry. The award you will receive is ITEC, an international examination which is recognised in over 38 countries and sits on the NFQ (national framework); with this award you are ready to take up work in Ireland or abroad.

You will specialise in skin and eye treatments, facial make up, waxing and nails (manicure and pedicure). You will also learn about business and professional conduct.

As well as the ITEC Beauty Specialist Diploma, you can choose to study for ITEC diplomas in Facial Electrical Equipment and Holistic Massage or Diploma in Nail Technology.

Work Experience placements, an essential part of the program will be arranged for students by our Course Director.

In addition to the ITEC curriculum students will take part in the following workshops in order to insure they are fully prepared to enter the Beauty Industry when their course is finished; Threading, 2 Week Gel Manicure, Nail Art, Semi Permanent Eye Lash Application

Qualifications Gained

• Portobello Institute Diploma in Beauty Therapy
• ITEC Beauty Specialist Diploma
• ITEC Facial Electrical Equipment Diploma*
• ITEC Holistic Massage Diploma*
• ITEC Nail Technology Diploma*

* As a student of this course you may choose to study Facial Electrical Equipment AND Holistic Massage OR Nail Technology

Entry Requirements

Entry to this course is by direct application to the college. Acceptance to Full Time courses is interview based, there are no specific points requirements. At the interview we are seeking the character and traits required to work with people and a genuine interest in the beauty industry.

Course Content Modules

1. Skin and eye treatments
2. Facial Make Up
3. Waxing
4. Manicure and Pedicure
5. Professional Conduct & Business Awareness
6. Diploma in Facial Electrical Equipment* (course options - see below)
7. Diploma in Holistic Massage* (course options - see below)
8. Diploma in Nail Technology* (course options - see below)

Course Options

Diploma in Facial Electrical Equipment

Designed to enable students to provide treatments for the purpose of improving the condition of the skin with the use of electrical equipment. During this module students will cover Electrical Science, Deep Cleansing, Galvanism, High Frequency, Vacuum Suction, Faradism and Infrared Treatments.

Diploma in Holistic Massage

This module will give you all of the classical massage movements whilst also giving you the underpinning knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology. If you are interested in becoming a complementary therapist then we recommend that you commence with this course as it is often used as a prerequisite of many of the other complementary & sports therapies such as aromatherapy, stone therapy & sports massage.

Diploma in Nail Technology

The demand for Nail Technicians has never been greater. This module covers the application and removal of the 5 main nail system including tips, gel, silk, fiberglass and acrylics and will give you the added qualification to work as a nail technician.