FET Course of the Week: 5M2102 ITEC - Spa and Health Facility Administration

5M2102 ITEC -Spa and Health Facility Administration at Crumlin College of Further Education is an excitingone year course that prepares students for employment in Health Spas, leisure and wellness facility businesses; including retail and marketing units. In this course they will learn a range of hard and soft skills, including how to deal with people and preform massages.

The course consists of a comprehensive business studies award and specific practical therapy training which will also enable students to work in professional Massage Therapy Clinics. The course leads to internationally recognised qualifications and students supplement their studies with work experience in a relevant area.

The exact qualifications upon completion are:

• QQI - Level 5 Business Studies  5M2102
• ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage iUBT432:

       - ITEC Professional Conduct & Business Awareness iUBT434

       - ITEC Anatomy & Physiology iUBT435

       - ITEC Infection Prevention (Covid 19) Complementary Therapies iUP4

       - ITEC Infection Prevention (Covid 19) for Beauty and Retail Services iUP6

• ITEC On-Site Massage iUBT336
• ITEC Certificate in Spa Treatments iUBT411

What are the entry requirements?

Those who wish to apply must have a Leaving Certificate or LCA or equivalent standard of education. The ideal student will have a keen interest in business, wellness and leisure. Exemptions may be granted to mature students. Applicants will be required to do an interview.  

The life of a Spa Manager:

Ask Orla questions about becoming a Spa Manager here. 

What will you study?

In this one year course you will study a range of modules that will prepare and train you for the future. They include:

• 5N1610 Business Administration
• 5N1400 Marketing Practice
• 5N3465 Body Massage & Figure Analysis
• 5N0972 Customer Service
• 5N1356 Work Experience
• 5N1407 Reception Front of House Skills
• 5N1619 Retail Selling
• 5N1374 Event Production
• 5N3586 Human Resources
• 5N1977 Spreadsheet Methods

Optional Extra Crumlin College Accredited Workshops include:- Indian Head Massage (2 Full Days)- Thermal Auricular Therapy 'Hopi Ear Candling'  (2 Full Days).

What are the progression opportunities?

Upon completion, successful graduates may enter employment contracts in destination health spas, cruise ships, leisure facility operations reception areas, and other complementary health-related administrative roles in holistic health centres/hubs. Graduates may also choose to open private, professional, massage therapy clinics having gained industry experience. ITEC qualified Massage Therapists are eligible to register with the Irish Massage Therapy Association and the Irish Complementary Medicine Association.

As this course leads to a QQI Major Award, it provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO. Click here to browse all courses you can progress onto. 

 What type of jobs can I get from this course?

• Leisure Centre Technician
• Leisure Centre Assistant
• Leisure Centre Manager
• Spa Manager
• Massage Therapist 

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