- Location: Bray Institute of Further Education Novara Avenue, Bray, Co. Wicklow
- Duration: 2 Years
Course details
This two year Diploma course is designed for people with an interest and aptitude in the area of Holistic Health. Learners gain an awareness and understanding into the Holistic Approach and upon completion will have achieved many ITEC qualification which allows them to work in many areas of the holistic field at home and internationally - ITEC qualifications are internationally recognised. It provides the highest level of theoretical & practical skills, work experience provides practical hands-on experience which is invaluable for career prospects.
Programme of Study
Year One
- Diploma in Holistic Massage
- Diploma in Reflexology
- Diploma in Onsite Massage
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Professional Conduct & Business Awareness
- First Aid
- Nutrition
Year Two
- Diploma in Aromatherapy
- Diploma in Stone Therapy Massage
- Diploma in Indian Head Massage
- Work Experience
- Hopi Ear Candling
- Holistic Facial Massage
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Pregnancy Massage
- Reiki 1 & 2
Components subject to change
Places in Therapy classes subject to availability
Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate or equivalent
- Leaving Certificate Applied with a merit profile
- Full QQI Level 4 award with a merit profile
- Mature Applicants with no formal qualifications
Places are offered following successful interview. Garda Vetting is a requirement. Learners must be Garda vetted prior to attending work experience
Career Opportunities
- Holistic Therapist in a variety of settings:
- Hotel Spa/Health-farm
- Leisure Centre
- Resource Centre
- Support Group within the community
- Self employed
- Cruise Liners
Certification
- ITEC Diploma’s Level5 equivalenceonthe QQIin
- Massage
- Reflexology
- Aromatherapy
- Indian Head Massage
- Onsite Massage
- Stone Therapy Massage
QQILevel5componentsin
- WorkExperience(5N1356)
- Nutrition (5N2006)
BIFE Certificates in:
- First Aid
- Hopi Ear Candling
- Holistic Facial Massage
- Pregnancy Massage
- Deep Tissue Massage
- REIKI 1
- REIKI 2
Course Location
About Bray Institute of Further Education
Bray Institute of Further Education (BIFE) caters for learners with a wide variety of needs - from those who want to do University Degrees at hontheirs level to those who are training for employment.
They are located on Novara Avenue, Bray; 150 metres from the town centre and within walking distance of the Dart station. The Institute is just a short jtheirney from Dublin City Centre.
Bray Institute of Further Education has been a centre of excellence in the field of Further Education for the past twenty-five years serving all areas of the country including Dublin.
BIFE is a constituent Institute of Kildare / Wicklow Education Training Board (KWETB).
They offer a wide range of Further Education (PLC) ctheirses both full and part-time at the Institute.
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