Beauty Specialist, A&P, Holistic Massage Diploma
This intensive, 20 weeks programme with an ITEC accreditation and college certificate is your chance to begin your journey in the beauty industry.
Awarding Body or Accreditation: ITEC Diploma
Saffron College of Hair & Beauty
Admission Requirements: None
Frequency: Twice a year
Career/Progression
Becoming an ITEC qualified Beauty Specialist with A&P and Holistic Massage starts your journey of working in salons, day spas, and cosmetic counters home and abroad.
Course Outline
Beauty Specialist: This course qualifies you as an Aesthetician, upon being awarded with your Diplomas. You will be a specialist in working with all treatments involving the face, hands and feet. Our Level 2 Diploma is a Level 4 Diploma on the Irish Framework.
Holistic Massage: Our Level 3 Diploma course is a Level 5 Diploma on the Irish Framework,
This course provides learners with a thorough understanding of the Anatomy and Physiology of the body and gives learners a complete knowledge of the structure and functions of each area of the body. Our Anatomy, Physiology & Holistic Massage course includes Holistic Massage; incorporating 5 Classical Swedish massage movements in order to be able to treat the entire body.
Syllabus Facial Section: (Theory and Practical)
Anatomy and Physiology:
Study of the cells tissues and the main systems as they affect the face, hand and arm and the leg and foot: muscular, vascular, skeletal, digestive, respiratory, lymphatic, excretory, nervous, endocrine and reproductive, as they relate to the work of the beauty therapist.
Skin:
Detailed study of the skin and its appendages
Skin Analysis
Skin disorders
Contraindications to salon or home treatments
Disorders of the eyes and eyelid
Facial
Massage: Excluding any type of medical treatment
Theory and effects of massage
Contraindications to massage
Masks:
Theory of masks
Choice and use of Masks
Specialized facial treatments
Eye Treatments:
Eyebrow shaping
Eyelash and eyebrow tinting
Contraindications to eyelash tinting
Eyelash perming theory
Manicure and Pedicure:
Structure of the Nail Care
Diseases and disorders
Manicure and pedicure procedure
Hand waxing
Hand peeling: oil manicure
Contraindications to manicure and pedicure
Make Up:
The practice and art of make-up
Corrective make-up
Colour correcting
Fixing and shaping artificial eyelashes
Eye make-up in all forms
Waxing:
Superfluous Hair Treatment: Theory and application of hot and cold wax
Honey wax
Depilatory creams
Bleaching
Contraindications to superfluous hair treatments
Tanning Techniques:
Application of tanning products
Body Exfoliation
Ageing skin, sun damage & pigmentations
Melanomas & moles
Importance of SPF Skin structure & function
Core Subjects:
Business Organization Cosmetic Science First Aid Consultation/Client Care Ethics Salon Procedure Management Client record cards Electricity Hygiene/ Sterilization procedures grooming
Syllabus Massage Section: (Theory and Practical)
History, theory & philosophy of Massage Effects
Benefits of Massage Therapeutic value
Technique of each of the five classical massage movements
Massage:
Client Consultation and Appropriate Legislation Professional conduct
Contraindications to treatments
Understanding the importance of and how to conduct follow-up treatments
Knowledge of other Complementary therapies available
Planning an appropriate treatment programme for a client Anatomy & Physiology
Homecare advice
Anatomy & Physiology
The Skin
The Cell
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Circulatory System
Lymphatic System
Nervous System
Respiratory System
Digestive System
Urinary System
Core Subjects:
Business Organization
Cosmetic Science
First Aid
Consultation/Client Care
Ethics
Salon procedure
Management
Client record cards
Hygiene/ Sterilization procedures
Grooming
