Beauty Therapy Level 5
Award Purpose
The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently in providing beauty therapy treatments in a variety of contexts and or to progress to further and or higher education and training.
Target Award
QQI Beauty Therapy – 5M3471
Start Date: 07-09-2026 Hours/week: 23 Hrs 00 Mins Duration: 38 weeks
NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme.
CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English
Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway
Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners) *Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.
Age Requirements
Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+)
Learning Aptitude
Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a broad range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course and be able to exercise initiative and independence when carrying out course activities.
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Service Level 5 | Customer Service (5N0972) | QQI |
| Work Experience | Work Experience (5N1356) | QQI |
| Safety And Health At Work | Safety & Health at Work (5N1794) | QQI |
| Anatomy And Physiology | Anatomy & Physiology (5N0749) | QQI |
| Nutrition | Nutrition (5N2006) | QQI |
| Body, Massage And Figure Analysis | Body Massage & Figure Analysis (5N3465) | QQI |
| Manicure, Pedicure And Waxing | Manicure, Pedicure & Waxing (5N3467) | QQI |
| Skin Care, Eye Treatments And Make-Up | Skin Care, Eye Treatments & Make-Up (5N3466) | QQI |
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work independently in providing beauty therapy treatments in a variety of contexts and or to progress to further and or higher education and training