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BEAUTY specialist Diploma and holistic massage diploma (Course no. 666)
Duration: Two year full-time course
ITEC Beauty Specialist Diploma Level 2
ITEC Holistic Massage Diploma Level 3
FETAC Level 5 and 6 Modules

Aims
This course is ideal for students who wish to pursue a career within the Beauty Industry. We offer students the opportunity to train for the ITEC Beauty Specialist Diploma and Diploma in Holistic Massage. This entails both theory and practical work. This Course provides students with a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology of the body so that they have a complete knowledge of the structure and functions of each area on which they are working. We also offer in-house training and product knowledge to enable students to keep up-to-date with the ever-changing world of the beauty industry.

Our examinations body, ITEC, have a strict attendance requirement which must be met to register for theory and practical exams. It is compulsory that students complete a portfolio of case studies as part of their internal assessment which is verified by ITEC. NB No case studies - no exam.

Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate level (must have home economics or a science subject). All applicants will be interviewed.

Course Content Year One

Facial Treatments - Practical/Theory In-House Training
Make-up Looks Anatomy & Physiology
Holistic Massage Product Knowledge
Safety and Health at Work Business Awareness and Professional Ethics
Case Studies  
Optional Beauty Courses available throughout the year


Course Content Year Two

Manicure Pedicure
Waxing Practical Holistic Massage
Holistic Massage Theory Anatomy and Physiology
Holistic Body Massage Case Studies
Advance Make-Up Techniques Product Knowledge
In-House Training  
Optional Complimentary Therapy courses available throughout the year

Work Placement
Work experience is an essential part of the course whereby students will spend time during the year in a suitable place of employment.

Assessment & Certification
On completion of this two year course students will receive the following:-

  • International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC) – Beauty Specialist Diploma Level 2
  • ITEC Holistic Massage Diploma Level 3
  • Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) Level 5 and Level 6 Modules

Future Prospects
There are a wide variety of opportunities for students who successfully complete this course as ITEC qualifications are recognised by the Beauty industry internationally. Career opportunities include working in Beauty Salons, Cruise Liners, Self Employment, Cosmetic Counters, Hotels, Leisure Complexes and Spas. Students who successfully obtain their diplomas from Marino College can progress to further studies in Beauty and Complimentary Therapies eg ITEC International Diplomas - Indian Head Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Epilation, and Many more.

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