Beauty Therapy (Advanced Aesthetics) Year 2 - Tubbercurry Campus

The Advanced Aesthetics programme offers learners a progressive and industry focused pathway into the rapidly expanding world of advanced skincare and aesthetic treatments. This course builds on core beauty therapy skills while introducing learners to specialised techniques, technologies, and professional standards used in modern aesthetic practice.
Through hands on training, practical workshops, and exposure to advanced equipment, learners develop the confidence and competence to deliver high quality treatments in line with current industry expectations. The programme emphasises client care, skin health, safety, and best practice, preparing graduates to work effectively in clinical, spa, and high end beauty environments.

Course Requirements

  • iTEC Diploma for Beauty Specialists or equivalent
  • Interview
  • Mature applicants welcome
  • Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy

Course Content

  • Aesthetic Treatments
  • Facial Electrical Treatments
  • Laser and Intense Pulsed Light Treatments
  • Microdermabrasion Treatments
  • Skin Needling / Microneedling

Certification

  • Diploma in Facial Electrical Treatments
  • Diploma in Laser and Intense Pulsed Light Treatments
  • Certificate in Microdermabrasion Treatments
  • Certificate in Skin Needling

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Advanced Aesthetics programme are equipped with the advanced skills and professional standards needed to work in high end beauty, skincare, and aesthetic environments. Career paths include:

  • Advanced Beauty Therapist
  • Aesthetic Clinic or Medi Spa Assistant
  • Skin and Laser Technician
  • Facial and Skin Health Specialist
  • Spa or Wellness Therapist
  • Cosmetic Retail or Skincare Consultant
  • Clinic Reception or Client Care Coordinator
  • Freelance Advanced Beauty Professional

Progression

These globally recognised qualifications also support progression to specialised training in areas such as skin rejuvenation, cosmetic procedures, and advanced aesthetic technologies, opening strong pathways for long term career development in the aesthetics industry.

Erasmus+

Participants on this course can apply to complete their work experience abroad.

Duration

This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.

Sligo College of Further Education and Training programmes are co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union.