Beauty Therapy at St Louis
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Beauty Therapy and ITEC Diploma for Beauty Specialists
Course Duration
This is a one year course running from September to May timetabled over three days.
Award
Successful completion of this course will result in a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Beauty Therapy, 5M3471 and ITEC
diploma (level 2) for beauty specialists
Course Content
 Anatomy and Physiology
 Body Massage and Figure Analysis
 Skin Care, Eye Treatments and Make-Up
 Manicure, Pedicure and Waxing
 Communications
 Work Experience
 Customer Care
 Nutrition
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied
Exemptions granted to mature applicants
Entry is subject to interview
Fees
Applicants are required to pay a €50 non-refundable registration fee on acceptance of an offer of a place.
At the start of the course you will be required to pay €500 if you are not a medical card holder. This is made up of:
€60 consumables contribution fee; €200 DES contribution fee; €112 ITEC registration fee and a; €128 equipment
charge for a beauty therapy student kit, textbook, elearning login and uniform shirt. These will become your
personal property. If you are a medical card holder you will be required to pay €300 as medical card holders are
exempt from the DES contribution charge.
QQI Level 6 Certificate in Beauty Therapy with ITEC certification in Body
Massage (Level 3 Award ), Thermal auricular therapy (Level 2 certificate),
Bridal make up (Level 2 certificate)
Course Duration
This is a one year, full time course running from September to May.
Award
Successful completion of this course will result in a QQI Level 6 Award in Beauty Therapy, 6M3479and 3 ITEC
certified qualifications in Body Massage (Level 3 Award ), Thermal auricular therapy (Level 2 certificate), Bridal
make up (Level 2 certificate)
Course Duration
This is a one year course running from September to May timetabled over three days.
Course Content
 Body & beauty science and treatments
 On site massage
 Nail technology
 Depilation, tanning & lightening
 Communications
 Work Experience
 Customer Service
Entry Requirements
Distinction at QQI level 5 in body massage, manicure, pedicure & waxing and skin care & make up
OR significant relevant industrial experience
Entry is subject to interview
Fees
Applicants are required to pay a €50 non-refundable registration fee on acceptance of an offer of a place.
At the start of the course you will be required to pay €500 if you are not a medical card holder. This is made up
of€200 DES contribution fee; €190 ITEC registration fees and a; €25 equipment charge for elearning login & uniform
top and €85 consumables charge. If you are a medical card holder you will be required to pay €300 as medical card
holders are exempt from the DES contribution charge. You will also require a beauty equipment kit and the textbook
‘The Art & Science of Beauty Therapy’
BUSINESS COURSES 2016 -2017
Level 5 Business Studies
QQI Level 5 - 5M2102
This course provides a general education in the Business Studies area, together with a specialised knowledge of
Finance and IT applications.
Specific Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied
Exemptions granted to mature applicants
Entry may be subject to interview
Course Duration
This is a one year course running from September to May timetabled over 3 or 4 days dependent on student choices.
Course Content
All students must choose a minimum of 2 from: accounting & book keeping and marketing practice and then choose
a minimum of 3 from word processing, spreadsheet methods, desk top publishing, database methods, customer
service and payroll. All students study communications and work experience. A total of 8 subjects must be chosen.
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Business Studies
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert or Master Level (optional, registration/exam fees payable)
Career Opportunities/Progression
Successful candidates may pursue careers at Clerical/Administration levels in Finance or Marketing Departments of
medium/large sized organisations or eligible graduates may progress to QQI Level 6
Level 6 Business Administration
QQI Level 6 - 6M5013
This advanced; 1 year programme has been developed to enable the learner to acquire the required knowledge, skill
and competence to work independently or in a supervisory capacity in an administrative role in the private, public or
voluntary sector and or to progress to higher education or training.
Learners who successfully complete the programme will develop their knowledge and understanding of the IT
management process and acquire the skills necessary to function as productive users of computer systems.
Entry Requirements
QQI Level 5 Business Studies or Office Administration or
Equivalent award in Business Studies/Computer Applications or
Significant occupational experience and recommendation
Course Duration
This is a one year course running from September to May timetabled over 3 days.
Course Content
All students study administration practice, work experience and communications, word processing, spreadsheet
methods, customer service, book keeping and payroll
Certification
QQI Level 6 Award in administration
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert or Master Level (optional, registration/exam fees payable)
Career Opportunities/Progression
It is envisaged that successful Award holders will acquire positions in a modern office e.g. public and private sector
positions in clerical, administrative, legal, accounts, data processing, health services, banking, insurance etc.
TO APPLY VISIT WWW.STLOUISCS.COM OR TELEPHONE THE SCHOOL ON 094 9381228
CHILDCARE COURSES 2016 -2017
To apply see www.stlouiscs.com or telephone 094 9381228
Childcare Level 5 – WORKING WITH THE UNDER FIVES
QQI Level 5 - 5M2009
This course is designed to enable students to develop knowledge and skills in the care of
children. Students will acquire knowledge of childcare theories and best practice and will
also acquire practical experience on work placement and through skills demonstrations. There is a course
fee of €100 to include child protection training, activities workshop & paediatric first aid
Specific Entry Requirements
Applicants who are offered a place on the course must also satisfactorily complete Garda Vetting /childcare worker
declaration
Course Content
Child Development, Early Childhood Education and Play, Child Health and Wellbeing, Early Care & Education Practice,
Children with additional needs, Irish for Pre-School Services,
Communications, Work Experience and Creative Arts for the Early Years plus the option to take school age
childcare
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Early Childhood Education & Care
Certificate in Paediatric First Aid
Career Opportunities/Progression
Students who successfully complete the course will have the qualifications and skills necessary to take up
employment in crèches, pre-schools, as self-employed child-minders or as special needs assistants. Eligible
graduates may progress to QQI Level 6 Early Childhood Care and Education (6M2007) or to higher
education
NEW FOR 2016 – QQI Level 5 SCHOOL AGE CHILDCARE
CHILDCARE LEVEL, EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION
QQI Level 6 – 6M2007
This course is designed to enable students to develop knowledge and skills in the care of
children. Students will acquire knowledge of childcare theories and best practice and will
also acquire practical experience on work placement and through skills demonstrations.
The course also prepares students for working in managerial or supervisory roles within childcare
Settings. There is a course fee of €100 to include child protection training, activities workshop & paediatric
first aid
Course Content
Students will study child development, early childhood curriculum, childhood social, legal & health studies, early
childhood numeracy & literacy, special needs assisting, work experience, and communications plus the option to
take school age childcare
Certification
QQI Level 6 Award in Early Childhood Care & Education
Certificate in Paediatric First Aid
Career Opportunities/Progression
Students who successfully complete the course will have the qualifications and skills necessary
to take up employment as childcare workers, or as supervisors, in crèches, pre-schools, as
self-employed child-minders o as special needs assistants. Graduates may also progress to higher
education.
To apply see www.stlouiscs.com or telephone 094 9381228
Introduction to Hairdressing 2016-2017
QQI Level 5 Award in Hairdressing
Course Duration
This is a one year, course running over 3 days from September to May.
Award
Successful completion of the Introduction to Hairdressing, will result in a QQI Level 5 Award in
Hairdressing, 5M3351.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied with exemptions granted to mature applicants. Entry is
subject to interview
Course Content
Communications - Students will learn a variety of communication skills.
Work Experience – students are required to secure work experience one day per week in a salon. In
addition in the work experience class students will be introduced to key themes within the world of work.
Hairdressing Theory & Practice - This module will introduce students to hairdressing as a career enabling
students to become proficient in basic hairdressing skills and to equip them with the underpinning
theoretical knowledge.
Hairdressing Science - This subject will equip students with an understanding of the scientific principles
underlying hairdressing.
Customer Service – this key subject will provide students with the knowledge and skills to work as a front
line representative in any organisation and is especially relevant to working in a salon.
Safety & Health at Work – this will provide the learner with the skills and knowledge to promote and
maintain safety and health in the working environment
Reception & Front Line Office Skills – this will provide the opportunity to develop the essential reception
and front line office skills need in any modern working environment
Introduction to Hairdressing
Progression
Students have the opportunity to progress to our Level 6 City & Guilds Diploma in Ladies Hairdressing.
Access to Higher Education
A scoring system for QQI/FETAC awards applies for entry through CAO to higher education The maximum
point score possible is 400 if 8 distinctions are achieved.. Further information is available on the QQI
website www.qqi.ie
Fees
Applicants are required to pay a €50 non-refundable registration fee on acceptance of an offer of a place.
At the start of the course students will be required to pay €500 if not a medical card holder this is made up
of a €230 equipment cost which will include a student kit, hairdryer, textbook and uniform shirt. (these items
will become your personal property); a € 50 hairdressing consumables contribution fee; a €20 student
services charge and a €200 DES contribution charge. If you are a medical card holder the cost is €300 as
medical card holders are exempt from the DES contribution charge.
To apply see www.stlouiscs.com or telephone 094 9381228
Nursing & Community Care – 2016-2017
Level 5 Community Care
QQI Level 5 – 5M2786
This course is designed to enable students to develop skills and knowledge in personal care
provision. Students will acquire knowledge of healthcare theories and best practice and will
also acquire practical experience on work placement and through skills demonstrations. There is a course fee of
€100 to include cardiac first responder training, manual & patient handling training and skills workshops
Specific Entry Requirements:
Applicants who are offered a place on the course must also satisfactorily complete Garda Vetting
Course Content
All students study care provision & practice, safety & health at work, human growth & development,
communications, work experience, child health & wellbeing, care of the older person and children
with additional needs and care skills
Certification
QQI Level 5 Community Care
Certificate in Cardiac First Responder accredited by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council,
Certificate in Manual & Patient Handling
Career Opportunities/Progression
Students who successfully complete the course will have the qualifications and skills necessary to take up
employment as healthcare workers providing personal care in residential and non-residential settings and in clients’
homes. Graduates also work in hospitals, nursing homes, training centres and in community settings. Eligible
graduates may also progress to higher education
To apply see www.stlouiscs.com or telephone 094 9381228
Level 5 Nursing Studies
QQI Level 5 - 5M4349
This full-time Nursing Studies Course is designed to prepare students for academic programmes in
the nursing sector and/or employment in the health sector as a care assistant. The Nursing Studies
course is structured to provide a foundation in the theory and practice of Health Science for
graduates who intend to enter the nursing, paramedical or community care service.
Graduates who have successfully completed the Nursing Studies Course are eligible for
consideration for academic progression routes in Nursing and related Health Studies in Universities
and Institutes of Technology in Ireland. There is a course fee of €100 to include cardiac first responder training,
manual & patient handling training and skills workshops
Specific Entry Requirements:
Applicants who are offered a place on the course must also satisfactorily complete Garda Vetting
Course Duration
This is a one year course running from September to May timetabled over 3 days.
Course content
All students study anatomy & physiology, human growth & development, nursing theory & practice, care provision &
practice, communications, work experience, biology, nutrition , care of the older person and care skills
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Nursing Studies
Certificate in Manual & Patient Handling
Certificate in Cardiac First Responder accredited by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council,
To apply see www.stlouiscs.com or telephone 094 9381228
Professional Hairdressing 2016-2017
City & Guilds Diploma in Ladies Hairdressing (3002)
Course duration
This one year course involves on and off the job training in Hairdressing running from September to May
Award
Successful completion of this course will result in a City & Guilds Diploma in Ladies Hairdressing.3002-61
Entry Requirements
QQI/FETAC Level 5,Distinction in the Hairdressing Theory & Practice Module. OR significant occupational
experience, exemptions granted to Mature Applicants.
Entry is subject to interview
Course Content
Client Consultation for Hairdressing services
Shampoo & condition hair
Salon Reception
Working in the hair industry
Safety & health in the salon
Cutting women’s hair
Colouring hair
Perming and neutralising hair
Art of dressing hair
Promoting salon products & services
Display of salon products & services
Plaiting & twisting hair
To apply see www.stlouiscs.com or telephone 094 9381228
Professional Hairdressing
City & Guilds Diploma in Ladies Hairdressing (3002)
Fees
Applicants are required to pay a €50 non-refundable registration fee on acceptance of an offer of a place.
At the start of the course students will be required to pay €500 if not a medical card holder a this is made
up of a €80 equipment cost which will include 2 mannequin heads and uniform shirt (these items will
become your personal property); a € 50 hairdressing consumables contribution fee; €20 student services
charge €150 City and Guilds registration fee and log book and a €200 DES contribution charge. If you are
a medical card holder you will be required to pay €300 as medical card holders are exempt from the DES
contribution charge. There is also a €10 fee for each online test (12 in total).
Career Opportunities
Freelance Stylist
Stylist
Salon Technician
Salon Receptionist
Retail Demonstrator
Stylist on Cruise Ship
To apply see www.stlouiscs.com or telephone 094 9381228
SPORTS COURSES 2016 -2017
Level 5 Sport Recreation & Exercise
QQI Level 5 – 5M5146
This course provides successful graduates with the opportunity to seek employment in the sport and
leisure industry. Students gain the knowledge and understanding of physical fitness and exercise on
both a practical and a theoretical basis. There is a course fee of €100 to include code of ethics training, sports first
aid training and equipment maintenance
Specific Entry Requirements
Applicants who are offered a place on the course must also satisfactorily complete Garda Vetting
Course Content
Sport & Recreation Studies, Exercise & Fitness, Safety & Health at Work, Sports Anatomy &
Physiology, GAA Coaching, Customer Service, Communications, and Work Experience
Certification
QQI Level 5 - Sport and Recreation award
Certificate in sports specific first aid
Certificate in Code of Ethics & Good Practice for Children's Sport
Career Opportunities/Progression
On successful completion of this one year course graduates with a Sport and Recreation award are
prepared for employment in a range of sport and leisure venues such as gyms, health clubs, sports
complexes and leisure centres. The award is also beneficial in assisting graduates who wish to enter
an Garda Siochana, the defence forces and fire service. Graduates in receipt of the award are
eligible to apply for the Sports and Recreation Award at Level 6 course in St Louis Community School
and other further education institutions both in Ireland and the UK.
To apply see www.stlouiscs.com or telephone 094 9381228
Level 6 Sport Recreation & Exercise
QQI Level 6 – 6M5147 and ITEC – Certificate in Fitness Instructing (gym based)
This course will provide successful graduates the opportunity to seek employment in the sport and
leisure industry. It will also afford them the opportunity to apply for courses in higher education
institutions. There is a course fee of €200 to include a code of ethics training, ITEC registration and sports first aid
training
Specific Entry Requirements
QQI Level 5 Sport and Recreation award or
Equivalent award in Sport and Recreation or
Significant occupational experience and recommendation
Applicants who are offered a place on the course must also satisfactorily complete Garda Vetting
Course Content
GAA Coaching, Health Promotion, Exercise & Fitness, Sports Industry Practice
Sports Psychology, Sports Nutrition, Communications and Work Experience
Certification
QQI - Level 6 Sport and Recreation
Certificate in sports specific first aid
Certificate in Code of Ethics & Good Practice for Children's Sport
ITEC – Certificate in Fitness Instructing (gym based) (optional extra registration & exam fees payable)
Career Opportunities/Progression
On successful completion of this one year course graduates with a range of qualifications are
enabled to work as Fitness Instructors and Regional and Community Sports Development officers.
Graduates may also be eligible to apply for further education courses.
To apply see www.stlouiscs.com or telephone 094 9381228