Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy Blackrock, Dublin

Course details

Introduction

Beauty Therapy is a thriving profession. There are continuing developments in beauty products, beauty therapy equipment, practices and procedures. Levels of education and training are being upgraded in parallel with changing professional therapists' requirements.

Career Opportunities

There is a variety of employment opportunities from BFEI's courses, with qualifications recognised by the industry's professional bodies. There is a huge demand for qualified therapists with the additional option of self-employment. Opportunities exist in the following areas:

• Beauty Salons
• Health Farms/Leisure Centres
• Cruise Liners/In-Flight Therapist
• Make-up Artist
• Make-up and Skin Care Consultant
• Mobile Therapist
• Salon Owner
• Complementary Therapist
• Technical Sales Representative
• Franchising
• Spa Industry
• Teaching/Training

Core Elements

Students are prepared for the following Diplomas:

• ITEC IPL/Laser
• ITEC Microdermabrasion
• ITEC Indian Head Massage
• CIDESCO Facial and Body Therapy including SPA Treatments

Support Elements

• Industry Training Courses
• Study Skills
• Career Advice and CV Preparation
• A number of industry talks, training and demonstrations will be provided.

Assessment and Certification

• This course is certified by CIDESCO (Comite International D'esthétique et de Cosmetologie) and ITEC (International Therapy Examination Council).
• Examinations take place in April and May.
• Evidence of Treatments (case studies) is required for ITEC modules.
• A thesis is required for CIDESCO certification.
• These awarding bodies apply a rigid set of standards governing attendance, learning and examinations.

Graduates can obtain the requisite insurance cover for professional practice.