Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course is for students wishing to specialise in the area of Holistic and Complementary Therapies. This course is open to those with experience in the Beauty Industry, who may be working and wish to have the opportunity to upskill and add to their suite of qualifications.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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ITEC MODULES:
Holistic Massage, Level 3
Indian Head Massage, Level 3
Stone Therapy Massage, Level 3
Reflexology, Level 3
Aromatherapy
Anatomy and Physiology
Professional Practice
QQI MODULES:
Nutrition Level 5
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Further Research
Career Progression
On completion of this course the majority of students progress to employment or self-employment in a variety of settings including spas, salons and hotels.