Beauty

Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Year 1)

This one year course consists of intensive practical and theoretical training in the various aspects of Beauty Therapy and leads to internationally recognised qualifications. The examinations are governed by professional bodies who require that students reach very high standards upon completion of this Course. The Course requires a high level of commitment and will be of interest to school leavers, graduates and mature students. The examination bodies have a strict attendance requirement which must be met to register for theory/practical exams.

Awarding Body

  • ITEC - Beauty Specialist Diploma
  • ITEC - Diploma in Body Treatments - (Part 1)
  • QQI Beauty Therapy Award Level 5 5M3471

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent standard of education. Exemptions may be granted to mature students. 

Subjects

Practical:

  • Skin Care, Eye Treatments & Make-Up
  • Manicure, Pedicure & Waxing
  • Body Massage & Figure Analysis
  • Industry Events
  • Dermatologica Workshops
  • Optional  - Acrylic NSI Course (extra payment required)

Theory: 

  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Science
  • Diet & Nutrition
  • Work Experience
  • Customer Service
  • Professional Ethics

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Student Story

Margaret Payne, Beauty Therapist, Diploma in Beauty Therapy

My name is Margaret Payne. I was a mature student. My background was in hairdressing & cosmetic sales for several cosmetic houses both in Ireland and Los Angeles.

I studied the Diploma in Beauty Therapy in Crumlin College. The teachers were excellent. They went above and beyond to help with my classwork, both theory and practical elements. Their knowledge and teaching techniques were fantastic. The College provides excellent resources to all students and there is support available whenever it is needed.

The two years at Crumlin College were the best days ever! I truly enjoyed every part of it. Being a mature student I was apprehensive at first but I was made feel very welcome. I would very much recommend Crumlin College no matter what age. It has so much to offer. I am now starting my own business, running a beauty room in a hair salon.


 

Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Year 2)

During the second year of this course, students have the opportunity to take further professional qualifications with CIDESCO and ITEC. The CIDESCO qualification is the highest and most recognised qualification in Beauty Therapy and Crumlin College is one of a select number of Colleges world-wide that offer the CIDESCO International Diploma. The course also incorporates in-house training and/or demonstrations in a variety of treatments such as Microdermabrasion, Lash Lifts, Gel Polish and advanced aesthetic treatments, as well as Hopi-ear and Indian Head Massage. Students must complete a 4000 word project relevant to the Beauty Industry. The examination bodies have a strict attendance requirement which must be met to register for theory/practical exams.

Awarding Body

  • CIDESCO - Diploma or CIDESCO Aesthetics Diploma
  • ITEC - Facial Electrical Treatments Diploma
  • QQI - Level 6 Beauty & Body Therapy Award 6M3479

Career Opportunities

Beauty Salons, Hairdressing Salons, Health Farms, Leisure Centres, Department Stores, Pharmacies, Hotels, Cruise Liners, Teaching, In-flight Therapists or self-employed.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Successful completion of year one or relevant ITEC & CIBTAC qualifications. 

Subjects

Practical:

  • Facial Electrics
  • Depilation, Tanning & Lightening
  • Make-up
  • Skin Treatments
  • Eye Treatments
  • Indian Head Massage
  • Onsite Massage
  • Body electrics
  • Figure Diagnosis


Theory: 

  • Customer Service
  • Work Experience
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Beauty Science 


Workshops: 

  • Gel Polish
  • Spray Tanning
  • Biab
  • Advanced Waxing - Californian, Brazilian & Hollywood Waxing
  • Advanced Make-up & False Lashes, False Eyelash Extensions
  • 3D Brows
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Lash Lift
  • Brow Lamination
  • Pressure Point Massage
  • Hopi Ear Candelling
  • Dermalogica Aspire Programme
  • Thalgo Peelin Marine - Chemical peels and other treatments

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Student Story

Jessica O'Keeffe, CIDESCO, ITEC, QQI Qualified Beauty Therapist 2019

I attended Crumlin college for the past two years studying beauty therapy. I could not have loved my experience more!!. From the get go the tutors were nothing but amazing and so helpful to me, I couldn’t have done it without their constant help and support throughout the two years. They are an asset to the college and I can’t thank them enough. The course itself is full of amazing classes and workshops. One of my favorite classes was our skin classes and we used the most amazing products such as Thalgo and Dermalogica. My overall experience in Crumlin College exceeded my expectations and I now work in a amazing salon and it’s thanks to the qualifications which I gained while doing this course, I’m going to really miss it ❤.

Beauty & Retail Sales

This one-year course is designed to provide the practical knowledge and personal skills required for a career in Beauty Retail Sales. It emphasises the practical study of Make-up and its many applications, 

Awarding Body

  • QQI 
  • ITEC

Career Opportunities

Promotional Consultants for specific beauty houses, Retail Sales Consultancy in pharmacies, department stores on make-up counters, health food shops, self-employment or contract work.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent standards of education. Mature students may be granted exemptions. 

Subjects:

  • 5N 5306 Make up Applications
  • 5N 0972 Customer Service
  • 5N 2062 Principles and Practice of Selling
  • 5N 1356 Work Experience  
  • 5N 1794 Safety and Health at Work  
  • 5N 3470 Beauty Industry Ethics and Practice

Practical:

  • Biab & Gel Nails
  • Manicure and Pedicure
  • Waxing 
  • Make-up Artistry
  • Skin & Nails Techniques

ITEC Qualifications:

  • ITEC iUBT 429 Certificate in Manicure and Pedicure
  • ITEC iUBT 430 Certificate in Waxing
  • ITEC Infection Prevention Qualification 

Workshops:

  • Nails - Gel or Acrylic
  • False Tan application

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STUDENT STORY

Orlagh O'Reilly, Beauty & Retail Sales

'When deciding to further my education I followed my heart and made the decision to go into the beauty industry. I applied for “Beauty and Retail Sales” in Crumlin College and was delighted to be accepted.  The course was challenging at times but the teachers are friendly, knowledgeable, passionate and talented and were always there to support me in reaching my full potential. Between the education I received in class and the hands-on experience, I graduated with the skills and confidence to further my career in the beauty industry. Not only did I learn so much but I also grew as a person, making many friends along the way, to this day we still support each other to learn and grow. I can honestly say that Crumlin College laid the foundation for me to become the successful beauty therapist that I am today. - Orlagh O'Reilly, Looking forward to collaborating with Crumlin Collage soon.

Beauty Specialist & Retail Sales (Year 2)

This one-year course is designed to enhance the practical knowledge and personal skills required for a career in the Beauty & Retail Sales industry. During the year, students will have the opportunity to take further professional qualifications with QQI and ITEC. Our work experience programme offers students the opportunity to further develop their skills in selected and approved Beauty & Retail establishments. Students will gain additional experience of the Beauty & Retail industry through the running of pop-up salons within the College.

Awarding Body

  • ITEC - Specialist Certificate
  • QQI Modules Level 6

Career Opportunities

Retail Sales Consultancy in the cosmetic industry, in pharmacies, department stores, on make-up counters, health food shops, self-employment or contract work.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Successful completion of Beauty & Retail Sales Year 1 or Beauty Therapy Year 1 or equivalent standard of education. Consideration will be given to mature applicants who do not meet these entry requirements but can demonstrate industry experience. 

Subjects

Course Subjects:

  • Depilation, Tanning & Lightening
  • Fashion, Bridal & Photographic Make-up
  • Airbrush Make-up 
  • Customer Service
  • Eyebrow & Eyelash Treatments (including HD Brows & Mink Lashes)
  • Sales & Marketing Management
  • Work Experience


Workshops:

  • Nail Art
  • Gel Polish
  • Creative Hairstyling
  • Threading
  • Advanced Waxing

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Student Story

My name is Gbemisola Samuel and I was a past student in Crumlin College of Further Education, I studied and completed a two year course in Beauty and Retail Sales, there you learn every aspect in the beauty industry from Makeup, Spray Tanning, Gel Nails, Waxing, Facials and so much more, the College was very good for organising work shops. I chose this career path because it’s enjoyable, very sociable meeting different people and working with different people and because I always had a passion for all things beauty, and it helps more once that passion and love is there. The course training is theory and practical based; it can be very intense as it’s all hands on and needs full attention like anything else . With the information and facts that your taught and you learn, in the beauty industry especially with this course your always learning and finding out new things, ideas, techniques as the Beauty industry is always growing.I adored my course and was quite upset that there was only two year I said to both of my amazing tutors I had that “I don’t want to leave to work just yet if there was a third year I would do it without thinking twice” I loved every moment and my form or group for both years were the nicest and funniest group of girls ever, Staff tutors and ladies who manage the college are amazing and so helpful I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who has a passion for Beauty! You don’t ever need to worry about competition because there’s always room for everyone - everyone’s taste and work is unique. I am now working full time in Dundrum in a salon as a beautician. 

Make-Up for Fashion & Media (Make-Up Artistry)

This one-year course is an intensive course designed for students who wish to pursue a career as a Make-Up Artist in the Film, Media and Fashion industry. This course combines the range of practical skills and theoretical subjects necessary to enable students to specialise in this area including working in film, TV programmes/dramas, commercials, music videos, fashion shoots, as retail make- up artists and as private freelance make-up artists.  
Various industry related workshops will be incorporated into the course with professionals who actively work in the Film, Media and Fashion Industries.  Students will design and create prosthetic pieces, bald caps, facial hair pieces and various looks for each module based on detailed briefs, as per assessment criteria. Students will supplement their studies with work experience in a relevant area.

Awarding Body

QQI - Make-up Artistry Award Level 5 5M5265

Career Opportunities

Make-Up Artist in the Fashion, Theatre, Film and TV Industries, Private Make-up Consultant, Cosmetic Consultant/Counter Make-Up Artist, Consultant Make-Up Artist for cosmetic houses.

Graduates from this course are currently working in the Media Industry on projects past and present such as The VikingsInto the BadlandsThe Man Who Invented Christmas and Ripper Street to name but a few. Crumlin College Graduates are also currently working for companies such as INGLOT Cosmetics, MAC, Benifit, Urban Decay, Aveda and on various makeup counters in Brown Thomas,  Arnotts and in other leading stores.

Students who successfully complete this course have the opportunity to progress on to other courses within the college which would complement their skill set such as Hairdressing, Beauty and Retail Sales year 2, Beauty Therapy or onto other level 6 awards in their chosen vocational area.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent standards of education. A proven ability in art would be an advantage & students should have an artistic flair. Mature students may be granted exemptions. 

Subjects

Practical Make-Up Artistry:

  • Fashion and Media Make-Up (5N4627) 
  • Specialised make-up effects (5N4634) 
  • Postiche (5N4633) 
  • Period and theatrical Make-Up (5N4632) 
  • Appreciation of Art, Craft & Design (5N0755)
  • Make-Up Artists Skin and Cosmetic Studies (5N5480) 
  • Communications (5N0690) 
  • Work Experience (5N1356)

Practical Subjects:

  • Film (Screen), TV, Fashion, Entertainment and Stage Make-up to include:
  • Basic Make-up/Corrective Make-up - For Screen/Print 
  • Male Grooming/Makeup (inc. Shaving) - For Screen/Print
  • Fashion Make-Up: Catwalk, Photographic & personal Make-up Artist
  • Period Research and Makeup - For stage and Screen
  • Aging - For Stage and Screen
  • Developing and Designing Characters- For stage and Screen
  • Sculpting and Silicone Mould Making (for prosthetics)
  • Special Casualty Effects & Prosthetics - For Stage and Screen
  • Bald Cap Making and Application - For Stage and Screen
  • Facial Hair Making - Postiche (hand knotted facial hair pieces) - Application and Dressing - For Stage and Screen
  • Facial hair laying on- For stage and Screen
  • Camouflage Make-Up
  • Airbrushing
  • Design Skills- Art and Design
  • Skin and Cosmetic Studies relevant to Make-Up Artistry including Skin and Eye Treatments

Theory:

  • Industry/Set Ethics (Film, TV & Fashion)
  • Crew/Department structures 
  • Working in Film, TV, Fashion, and Retail
  • Special Casualty Effects research
  • Period and Theatrical Research
  • Fashion Industry Research
  • Design 
  • Art - Colour Theory, Lighting and Film.
  • Script Breakdown: Budgeting & Continuity
  • Product Knowledge
  • Anatomy: Head & Skin
  • Skin & Cosmetic Studies
  • Communications
  • Work Experience

Workshops:

All Make-Up and Hair lecturers on this course are currently working in industry. This is a great opportunity for students to meet real-life industry experts, learn from their extensive experience and meet their prospective employers.

Workshops in various areas of industry will also be held throughout the year. These are in addition to all of the above-listed core subjects. These workshops are subject to change depending on industry availability to include:

  • Lace Film wigs: Period film research pertaining to hair, lace wig care, dressing, and application. Period hairstyles
  • Red Carpet, High Fashion hairstyle workshops Various High fashion Industry expert workshops (in addition to fashion make up class)
  • Film Tattoos - (in addition to class)
  • Laying on Hair (Italian method) - In addition to Postiche class
  • Various film workshops with industry experts

All products and techniques are up to date and currently used in the Film Industry. All Make-Up tutors are actively working in the Film and entertainment industries.

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Student Stories

Gbemisola Samuel , ITEC and QQI Graduate 2019

My name is Gbemisola Samuel and I was a past student in Crumlin College of Further Education, I studied and completed a two year course in Beauty and Retail Sales, there you learn every aspect in the beauty industry from Makeup, Spray Tanning, Gel Nails, Waxing, Facials and so much more, the College was very good for organising work shops. I chose this career path because it’s enjoyable, very sociable meeting different people and working with different people and because I always had a passion for all things beauty, and it helps more once that passion and love is there. The course training is theory and practical based it can be very intense as it’s all hands on and needs full attention like anything else . With the information and facts that your taught and you learn, in the beauty industry especially with this course your always learning and finding out new things, ideas, techniques as the Beauty industry is always growing.I adored my course and was quite upset that there was only two year I said to both of my amazing tutors I had that “I don’t want to leave to work just yet if there was a third year I would do it without thinking twice” I loved every moment and my form or group for both years were the nicest and funniest group of girls ever, Staff tutors and ladies who manage the college are amazing and so helpful I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who has a passion for Beauty! and you don’t ever need to worry about competition because there’s always room for everyone everyone’s taste and work is unique. I am now working full time in Dundrum in a salon as a beautician. 

Natasha Glynn, Graduate 2015,  now Assistant Manager

My name is Natasha Glynn. I attended Crumlin College for 2 years doing the Beauty Therapist course and graduated with ITEC and FETAC qualifications in 2015. My 2 years at Crumlin college were nothing but amazing memories! Everyday was a school day and we learned something new each week which kept the course interesting, there were so many practical subjects and theory. My tutors were more like friends during our classes, always up for a laugh but when it came down to exam season they wanted us all to do our best and did nothing but encourage us. I can’t stress enough please do your case studies on time and take seriously all theory and practical classes!  It will stand to you during the exams.

Since I left college I have worked in a few different salons, even a skin care clinic. My qualifications helped me try a bit of everything until I figured out what I really loved. Your choices are not limited doing this course you can do anything and go anywhere! Even when I left college I always kept up to date with new beauty treatments and constant training. I even entered nail tournaments and placed third. 5 years on and I am now an assistant manager at AP Fashion Nails and love my job! This really is the career for me and I thank Crumlin College and all the tutors working there for that! 

Jessica O'Keeffe, CIDESCO, ITEC, QQI Qualified Beauty Therapist 2019

I attended Crumlin college for the past two years studying beauty therapy. I could not have loved my experience more!!. From the get go the tutors were nothing but amazing and so helpful to me, I couldn’t have done it without their constant help and support throughout the two years. They are an asset to the college and I can’t thank them enough. The course itself is full of amazing classes and workshops. One of my favorite classes was our skin classes and we used the most amazing products such as Thalgo and Dermalogica. My overall experience in Crumlin College exceeded my expectations and I now work in a amazing salon and it’s thanks to the qualifications which I gained while doing this course, I’m going to really miss it ❤.

Margaret Payne, Beauty Therapist, Diploma in Beauty Therapy

My name is Margaret Payne. I was a mature student. My background was in hairdressing & cosmetic sales for several cosmetic houses both in Ireland and Los Angeles.

I studied the Diploma in Beauty Therapy in Crumlin College. The teachers were excellent. They went above and beyond to help with my classwork, both theory and practical elements. Their knowledge and teaching techniques were fantastic. The College provides excellent resources to all students and there is support available whenever it is needed.

The two years at Crumlin College were the best days ever! I truly enjoyed every part of it. Being a mature student I was apprehensive at first but I was made feel very welcome. I would very much recommend Crumlin College no matter what age. It has so much to offer. I am now starting my own business, running a beauty room in a hair salon.

NEW COURSE! Traineeship in Beauty Therapy

This traineeship consists of intensive practical and theoretical training in the various aspects of Beauty Therapy. The course requires a high level of commitment and will be of interest to people working in a salon.  The examination bodies have a strict attendance requirement which must be met to register for theory/practical exams.

Awarding Body

QQI Beauty Therapy Award Level 5 5M3471

ITEC

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent standard of education. Exemptions may be granted to mature students. 

Subjects

  • 5N5306 Make-up application, &Anatomy & Physiology (ITEC)
  • Body Massage (ITEC)
  • 5N3466 Skin Care, Eye Treatments and Make-Up
  • 5N3467 Manicure, Pedicure and Waxing
  • 5N2006 Nutrition
  • 5N0972 Customer Service
  • 5N1364 Digital Marketing
  • 4N1112 Computer Applications 
     

How to find us

Crumlin College of Further Education, Crumlin Road, Dublin 12

+353 1 454 0662

info@ccfe.cdetb.ie