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 SCD'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

Course Structure

This course is a progression from year 1 and offers additional CIBTAC and ITEC qualifications and the CIDESCO Diploma.

Comite Internationale D'esthetique et de Cosmetologie (CIDESCO) is based in Zurich and the qualification is recognised throughout the world.

Core Elements

Students are prepared for the following Diplomas:

• CIBTAC Electrolysis
• ITEC Aromatherapy
• CIDESCO Facial and Body Therapy

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

The course is certified by CIBTAC, ITEC and CIDESCO. These awarding bodies apply a rigid set of standards governing attendance, learning and examinations.

Examinations take place in April and May.

A thesis is required for CIDESCO certification. Case studies are required for CIBTAC/ITEC diplomas.

Progression

Education/Training
 

Students can progress to courses in

• Holistic (Complementary) Therapies
• Spa Therapies
• Theatrical Media Make Up Artistry
• Nail Technician and Salon Administrator

Career

Graduates can work as fully qualified Facial and Body Therapists to include Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Electrolysis.

Graduates who are awarded all Diplomas can become overseas members of the Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (CIBTAC) and the International Therapy Examinations Council (ITEC).

Entry Requirements

• Prior Qualifications

Applicants should hold Facial, Electrical and Body qualifications from (CIBTAC) or from the International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC).

• Other Applicants

Senior College Dun Laoghaire (SCD) offers postgraduate CIDESCO qualifications to prospective therapists who hold Facial, Electrical and Body qualifications from CIBTAC or  ITEC or other Facial and Body Therapy Diplomas, which are recognised by CIDESCO for a minimum of 3 years, together with evidence of satisfactory work experience during this time.

• Other Requirements

There is high demand for places and early application is advised. Applications will be processed strictly in order of receipt.

 

Applicants may be required to undergo a suitability interview. Applicants must have reached the required standard in the CIBTAC/ITEC examinations (year 1) and satisfy the College’s criteria on suitability. Short listing will apply, based on general ability, specific aptitude and demonstrable interests.
 

Fees

• There are no tuition fees for EU students. At course commencement, students are required to pay for books, exams, €200 PLC Government Levy (unless exempt), a Student Services fee and where applicable professional body registration fees.
• Students will be required to purchase certain items including a uniform and product kits.