Hairdressing and Beauty Course dublin and cork

ITEC Hairdressing & Beauty Course Combined

Available in Cork & Dublin

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A fantastic opportunity to launch your career into the dynamic world of Hair & Beauty. These international qualifications offer a multitude of career opportunities such as traveling abroad, working on cruise ships seeking employment or starting your own mobile business. Suitable for beginners and those with no prior skills or knowledge. Also suitable for all age groups including school leavers and mature learners.

This combined programme of hair and beauty is the most unique of it's kind in the country offering exceptional value for money and it also includes free additional Spray Tannng training and includes Hairdressing and Beauty kits as part of the course fees.

Plus you will get the opportunity to train with Alfaparf colour, a leading hair colour product in the hairdressing world, enhancing your employment opportunities and giving you access to additional world class training via the Alfaparf training programmes.

The course also offers excellent flexability for learners to arrange elements of their training around their lifestyle, combining class based training and self directed learning.

Opportunities

The opportunities offered by this combined hair and beauty program are endless for those with creative flair, determination and the passion to be the best at what they do. The qualifications could take you anywere in the world or lead to many other career options such as starting your own mobile hair & beauty business, opening your own salon, working in salons to build your skills and knowledge, working from home or travelling on cruise ships

There is nothing to stop you from reaching the top as long as you invest in expert tuition and education and are prepared to work hard at perfecting your skills. It all comes with time and experience but the journey can be a fascinating one and provide the platform for you to showcase your skills and creativity on the international stage

Hair and beauty is at the heart of fashion and show business. It can be extremely rewarding, financially and career-wise, but its not for the faint hearted and requires hard work, creativity and a commitment to continual learning. But the rewards can be life-changing and present you with a multitude of career opportunities in an industry that has been described by experts as "recession proof"

Value For Money

It has never been more important to ensure that you get quality and value for money when enrolling at a hair and beauty college in Ireland. Also vital is a qualification that has industry credibility and is recognized Internationally, enabling you to combine work and travel, seek employment or start a mobile hair and beauty business. Our ITEC qualifications offers all that.

Why Us

Because in everything we do we go the extra mile. Our customer service is second to none. Our trainers are top class with extensive knowledge and teaching qualifications. Our pass rates are exceptional - 98% across all departments in 2011. Our support throughout your studies is unrivalled in the industry with a dedicated student support officer and support outside of class hours. Our online learning facility is the only one of its kind in our sector, and we provide you with guidance when you complete your studies to gain employment or start a small business.


ITEC Hairdressing Diploma

Quality Training

At the Waverley Academy we have become synonymous with quality training and customer service and. We are totally focused on employing top quality trainers who produce top quality results. In fact, we were among the top colleges in the country for 2011 with over 600 exams and 98.5% pass rates across all departments.

International Qualification

This ITEC hairdressing qualification is designed for anyone wishing to start a career in the dynamic world of hairdressing. It will enable you to start your career in a salon enviroment and learn from senior stylists and hairdressers. It is delivered in a realistic time frame enabling you to become a top quality hairdresser.  You may get a hairdressing course that is delivered in a shorter time frame, but will it prepare you for the real world of hairdressing?.

Combine Work & Travel

ITEC is a world renowned training qualification recognised by insurers and employers around the world. 
The qualifcation also offers many exciting opportunities to combine work and travel, such as cruise ships or working abroad, and explore the many career opportunities that this global qualification presents.

Course Overview

This is one of the best entry level hairdressing programmes in the country with all the fundamentals needed to start a career in hairdressing including

  • Colouring
  • Cutting
  • Styling
  • Perming
  • The Art of Dressing Hair
  • Styling techniques
  • Backcombing
  • Blowdrying

Getting Employment

This programme also covers many of the fundamentals needed to get employment that are overlooked in other hairdressing courses. These essentials will greatly improve your potential to start a career in hairdressing and include: effective communitcations and client consultation - health and safety awareness in the salon - receprtion duties and effective customer service skills, sales and promotional skills.
You should not undersetimate the importance of these additional skills when looking for employment (or starting a small hairdressing business), as your ability to be an all rounder and team player will be a huge advantage in progressing your career in salons.

And There's More

We have addressed one of the biggest shortfalls in many of the hairdressing courses been delivered today, which is "How do I get a job when im finished my training".
Job seeking skills, or starting your own business advice, is virtually non existent on the currriculum in colleges for hairdressing.
So we have designed our own modules titled "Get that Job" and "Start that Business" which will equip you with a range of skills and knowledge to help progress your career.

And There's Still More

We have a policy of looking after students who have completed courses with us and when you complete your diploma in Hairdressing you will receive discounts on any other courses or workshops you do with us. We would also look favourably upon any of your family or friends who may to train with us with our "Family & Friends" discount programmes.

Advanced Coures

You can continue your training and advance your skills by completing advanced courses and workshops at our college while receiving discounts.

Progress To Teaching

We are Irelands leading provider of teacher training programmes for the industry and were the first ITEC college in the world to train groups of ITEC
teachers.  Many of the teachers in our departmens have trained with us and once you have gained experience in your industry we would welcome the opportunity to assist you in pursuing a teaching career.

Details

Old Naas Road Starts: Monday 22nd October 2012 (finishes May 2013) 10am to 4:30pm 3 days a week - Monday, Tuesday & Wednesdays.

Cork Starts: Monday 22nd October 2012 (finishes May 2013) 10am to 4:30pm 3 days a week - Monday, Tuesday & Wednesdays.

Fees: €6,200 includes Beauty starter kit and Hairdressing kit. (exam fees are not included in the price). €500 Deposit and €1000 on first day of course followed by €672 x 7 monthly installments. Exam fees €300 2 months before the end of course. Student discount of €100 for past or current academy students.

(** Student discounts apply to past ITEC certificate and diploma courses only **)

How To Enrol

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  3. Post (cheque, postal order, bank draft) with application form to our head office.
  4. Please contact us at 01-4089769 for an application form or download application form from the link below

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All payments made payable to Waverley Academy and posted to The Waverley Academy, Waverley Business Park, Old Naas Road, Dublin 12.


ITEC Beauty Therapist Diploma


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A fantastic opportunity to enter the world of beauty. This ITEC diploma course will equip you with a range of beauty skills and a multitude of career pathways in the exciting world of beauty. Experts state that "The growing interest in looking good and feeling fit has created a growth in opportunities for well trained professionals. It is estimated that employment and business opportunities within the industry will experience strong growth over the next five years" (source careersportal.ie)

This course is:

  • Internationlly Accredited
  • Recognised by Insurers and Employers
  • Sought after by many professionals

Also, Free with this course

  • Essential Career Skills For Learning And Progressing your career
  • Spray Tanning
  • Advanced Scalp Massage

A unique online Ebook specifically designed by The Waverley Academy to assisst with your learning and career progression, which includes topics such as : Study Skills, Memory Techniques, Note Taking, CV Preperation, Interview Skills, Becoming A  Freelance Therapist or Makeup Artist and lots more

And Also

  • Discounts on other courses at The Waverley Academy
  • And earn 100's of euros while studying with our unique referral scheme

Course Content Overview

Our beautician courses offer the opportunity to train with the Dermalogica skincare range, a global brand used by qualified skincare therapists, and one of the most effective skincare ranges available. The part-time diplomas span over 9 – 10 months, combining course work with practical and home studies.

Skincare & Eye Treatments

  • Facial treatments
  • Cleansing,toning & moisturising
  • Eyebrow and lash enhancements
  • Masks and facial massage

Make-up

  • Correct use of cosmetics
  • Make-up application
  • Corrective make-up techniques
  • Make-up selection for special occasions

Manicure & Pedicure

  • Nail shaping and filing
  • Application of enamels and varnishes
  • Cleansing of nails
  • Manicure of nails
  • Specialised treatments to include hot oil
  • Paraffin wax
  • Hand masks
  • Exfoliation and thermal treatments

Waxing

  • Use of hot wax and warm wax
  • Waxing of underarms
  • Bikini line
  • Lower leg
  • Upper leg
  • Lip & chin
  • Forearms
  • Eyebrows

Professional Conduct & Business Awareness

  • Professionalism as a therapist
  • Business awareness
  • Marketing
  • Advertising
  • Different types of business
  • Health & safety
  • Legislation

Career Opportunities

This beauty therapist diploma course presents many career pathways and can be a life changing experience offering the flexibility of a work life balance and rewarding career. Opportunities include:

  • Working from home or as a mobile therapist
  • Employment in salons and spas
  • Skincare consultant
  • Make-up artist
  • Nail technician
  • Cosmetics consultant in retail outlets
  • Cruise ships
  • Trainer and sales rep for cosmetic/skincare brands
  • Salon or business owner.
  • Teaching and training others

Teaching Methods

The academy uses the latest training methods and techniques to train students to be prepared for today's beauty therapist market.  Enjoy developing a new skill in a positive and self-nuturing environment. All our tutors are qualified and have extensive backgrounds in adult education. Their teaching methods and techniques will enable you to have confidence in your ability to successfully complete the programme regardless of age, nationality or past educational experiences.

Related Courses

Students who completed the Beauty Specialist diploma also went on to complete courses in: Advanced Makeup, Gel and Acrylic Nails, Spray Tanning, Holistic Massage, and Teacher Training.

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