5M3471 Beauty Therapy
Programme Requirements for 5M3471 Beauty Therapy
In accordance with Health and Safety, the following MUST be adhered to when delivering certain programme modules for the Beauty Therapy programme:
- Anatomy and Physiology must be taught and examined concurrently with Facial Electrics. Alternatively candidates must have successfully passed the Anatomy and Physiology module prior to taking Facial Electrics.
- Anatomy and Physiology must be taught and examined concurrently with Body Electrics. Alternatively candidates must have successfully passed the Anatomy and Physiology module prior to taking Body Electrics.
- Skin Care, Eye Treatments and Make Up must be taught and examined concurrently with Facial Electrics. Alternatively candidates must have successfully completed Skin Care, Eye Treatments and Make Up prior to taking Facial Electrics.
- Body Massage and Figure Analysis must be taught and examined concurrently with Body Electrics. Alternatively candidates must have successfully completed Body Massage and Figure Analysis prior to taking Body Electrics.
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| Code | Title | Credits | Specific Validation Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
The following programme modules must be included | |||
| 5N0749 | Anatomy and Physiology | 15 | |
| 5N3465 | Body Massage and Figure Analysis | 15 | The following must be in place to offer this award: Access to body therapy work stations to include plinth, trolley, stool, weighing scales and height chart Access to hot and cold running water and sanitary toilet facilities Access to appropriate sanitary toilet facilities |
| 5N3467 | Manicure, Pedicure and Waxing | 15 | The following must be in place to offer this award: Access to body and beauty therapy work stations to include plinth, trolley, stool, magnified lamp, manicure, pedicure and waxing equipment and products Access to hot and cold running water and sanitary toilet facilities Access to sterilisation and sanitisation equipment |
| 5N3467 | Skin Care, Eye Treatments and Make-Up | 15 | The following must be in place to offer this award: Access to facial therapy work stations to include plinth, trolley, stool and magnified lamp Access to hot and cold running water and sanitary toilet facilities Access to sterilisation and sanitisation equipment |
A minimum of one programme module from the following list must be included, to a total credit value of 15 | |||
| 5N0690A-02 | *Communications | 15 | This descriptor will deactivate in June 2026 |
| 5N0690B-01 | *Communications | 15 | This descriptor will deactivate in June 2026 |
| 5N0972 | Seirbhís do Chustaiméirí | 15 | |
| 5N1390 | Personal Effectiveness | 15 | This descriptor will deactivate in June 2026 |
| 5N1367 | Teamworking | 15 | |
A minimum of one programme module from the following list must be included, to a total credit value of 15 | |||
| 5N1356 | Work Experience | 15 | The work experience requirement for this programme is 10 days or 60 hours This descriptor will deactivate in June 2026 |
| 5N1433 | Work Practice | 15 | |
A minimum of one programme module from the following list must be included, to a total credit value of 15 | |||
| 5N3470 | Beauty Industry Ethics and Practice | 15 | |
| 5N3469 | Body Electrics | 15 | The following must be in place to offer this award: Access to a body therapy work stations to include plinth, trolley, stool, weighing scales and height chart Access to appropriate electrical and electrotherapy equipment and attachments Access to hot and cold running water and sanitary toilet facilities |
| 5N3468 | Facial Electrics | 15 | The following must be in place to offer this award: Access to facial therapy work stations to include plinth, trolley, stool and lamp Access to electrical and electrotherapy equipment and attachments Access to hot and cold running water and sanitary toilet facilities |
| 5N2006 | Nutrition | 15 | This descriptor will deactivate in June 2026 |
| 5N1619 | Retail Selling | 15 | |
The remaining credit value of 15 can be obtained by using the following programme modules leading to relevant components from Level 5. A maximum of 15 credits may be used from either Level 4 or Level 6 | |||
| 5N1610 | Business Administration Skills | 15 | This descriptor will deactivate in June 2026 |
| 5N1611 | The Internet | 15 | |
| 5N1358 | Word Processing | 15 | This descriptor will deactivate in June 2026 |
| Total Credits Required for Certification in the Major Award = 120 | |||