The Nail Technician course is a progression course from basic Manicure and Pedicure. During this course you will master Gel and Acrylic nails, as well as understand and advise your clients on the different types of nails that will suit their needs and lifestyle.

Great savings on this Nail Courses Combo:

• Manicure & Pedicure (ITEC)
• Nail Technician (Gel & Acrylic Nails)

Please click on the links above for detailed course information.

Threading is fast becoming the most popular method for hair removal. Originating from India and the Far East, the method of plucking untidy hair using rolled threads is favoured currently as it avoids pulling on the skin which is very sensitive around the eye area and therefore avoids drooping of the eyelid. This 1 day workshop introduces the learner to the skilled technique of the ancient art of threading and is ideal for practicing beauticians of those who wise to learn the skill for personal use. Students will be thought both methods of Threading (Hand and Mouth techniques)

Add to your beauty techniques with this eyelash extension course. This new and innovative treatment allows the therapist to create a dramatic look or just subtle definition to the eye, with results that can last up to two months.  Eyelash extensions are fast becoming the ‘must have’ look for all occasion giving clients thicker, longer and fully eye lashes.  This 1 day course is the perfect add on to an existing beauty qualification.

The FETAC Level 6 Business Planning course will enable learners to explore a possible business idea and liaise with professional bodies within specialised areas. Any professional operating in a business environment and planning on growing or developing or setting up a business will require to examine the viability of a business idea and understand the procedure involved in setting up a business. An understanding of the over-riding importance of the customer to business success is critical also. The Business Planning course will develop the key skills, competencies and knowledge required to enable learners to carry out a detailed investigation of thier proposed idea, assess its viability and potential in setting up a business.

The Field Sales Management course is intended for those already in field sales who are looking to advance into this key management position. In the Field Sales Management course you will have the opportunity to enhance your core knowledge base by learning or improving key skill sets necessary to drive the productivity and profitability of your sales organization.Some of the primary focus areas addressed are learning the concepts and use of the Solutions Based Selling methodology to promote client longevity, market share and profitability.

The Facilities Management course lead to the ILM Level 3 Certificate in Facilities Management. The course aims to give learners who have limited experience in Facilities Management or learners seeking a career change to Facilities Management the foundation for their formal development in a Facilities Management role. The qualification does this by developing broad leadership and management skills and specific facilities management skills.

The Facilities Management Higher Diploma Course is aimed at Facilities Managers with existing supervisory experience seeking to learn of the more strategic and specialized functions in the Facilities Management environment.

This one day Health and Safety Legislation course has been designed to suit any professional in any industry. Health and Safety Legislation and compliance with same is an essential element of Facility Operations and Facility Management. The background to Health & Safety Legislation in Ireland and compliance with the law within a facility will be explored in this course.

The Certificate in Energy Management course is designed to provide a basic understanding of energy management techniques and the use of practical tools to manage energy more efficiently and demonstrate actual savings in cost and kilowatt hours.

The Energy Policy Diploma Course is designed to provide in depth and practical knowledge of the current status of Energy Policy development worldwide and the interaction with and impact of other policies, strategies and regulation on the Irish Energy sector.

Using ISO 50001 as the model, the trainers will guide delegates through the process of establishing an energy management system using a combination of instruction and workshops. Learners will be tasked with various learning exercises so that the course is interactive and not passive.

The Physiotherapy Assistant course provides training for physiotherapy assistants and equips them with the skills and knowledge to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment. Students study human anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system, they become familiar with common medical conditions and the main clinical features of these conditions.

The Health Care Support with Speech and Language Therapy course provides training for Speech Therapy assistants and equips them with the skills and knowledge to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment. You will gain a knowledge of varying roles of the speech and language therapy assistant in clinical practice and an awareness of ways to assist the speech & language therapist in the preparation and implementation of therapeutic programmes.

The Health Care Support with Occupational Therapy course provides training for Occupational Therapy assistants and equips them with the skills and knowledge to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment. Students gain a knowledge of the theory and principles of occupational therapy practice, and of the role of the occupational therapy assistant in the implementation of therapeutic programmes. Students learn about human occupation, growth and development and become familiar with the elements of activities of living. They develop the skills and techniques to assist a patient/client in the activities of living in order to enhance their quality of life. The Occupational Therapy Assistant also learns the basic principles of infection control and are taught to apply standard precautions in relation to infection control.

The Montessori Teaching Diploma course is FETAC approved and will qualify you to work as a Montessori teacher for 3-6 year olds. You will also be qualified as a Montessori classroom assistant, and with the help of Portobello Institute and excellent add on courses such as the Advanced Supervision in Childcare and Special Needs courses you can also open up your own Montessori School teaching 3-6 year olds.

Gym Instructors assume many different roles in a fitness center, that of motivator, supervisor and trainer. This course provides learners with all the necessary skills to fill these roles for their clients. Through a combination of theory and practical learning Portobello Institute's diploma in Gym Instruction enables learners to provide clients with an appropriate gym workout for their needs to improve overall fitness including; strength, flexibility and cardio-respiratory functions.

The Personal Trainer Certificate course builds on the Gym Instructor course taking a more in-depth look at functional anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, nutrition and also exercise prescription. This course enables candidates to provide clients with personalised training programmes/sessions for their needs to improve overall fitness including strenght, flexibility and cardio-respiratory funciton as well as detailed lifestyle advice to maintain all aspects of their health, fitness and well being.

Great savings on this Sports Courses Combo:

• Gym Instructor
• Personal Trainer

Please click on the links above for detailed course information.

The main aim of the ITEC Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy is to enable learners to gain the practical and theoretical skills necessary to provide Sports Massage Therapy.  It has been designed for practitioners currently working in Sport and Active Leisure, including Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Sports Therapists and Massage Therapists. The purpose of this Level 4 Sports Massage qualification is to enrich practitioners' understanding of advanced anatomical, physiological and pathological principles relevant to the application of Sports Massage. It will provide learners with advanced palpation skills and those needed to analyse posture and range of movement. It will also provide practitioners with a range of advanced skills and massage techniques to prevent and manage injury in sport and active leisure. Sports Massage Practitioners will learn to critically evaluate massage strategies and methods to inform on future treatments.

The course is designed to provide students with a framework for strength and conditioning service provision of athletic populations. Students will learn how to effectively coach various components of strength and conditioning such as Olympic Lifting, Speed (max velocity and acceleration), plyometrics, functional screening and assessment, rehabilitation and prehabilitation, agility patterns for field and court based athletes as well as how to effectively programme, plan and periodise training for athletic groups.

The Taping and Strapping Course is a one day course providing participants with a full understanding of sports taping and strapping. They will have the ability to identify the suitability of taping for specific soft tissue injuries. They will acquire the knowledge about the different taping and strapping materials available and gain the practical ability to apply safe, effective taping and strapping to joints and muscles.

Early Childhood Ireland are organising a study group to the Glen Outdoor School in Donegal on 19th May.  This is a fantasic opportunity for those working in childcare or own their own school to gain some insight into outdoor play.  On the day you will get a visit through the outdoor service, get ideas for your own outdoor space and get to network with other early childcare practicioners.

The Facilities Show takes place in Birmingham from 15th - 17th May and WIFM who host a number of events over the weekend.  The WIFM AGM will take place on the 16th May.  The AGM is a chance for the WIFM SIG members to vote in their future Chair and Deputy Chair, get advanced notice of future events and other developments, and toast the success of the past year in FM..  The WIFM group is one of the most active networking groups in the BIFM and is not restricted to women only.

Full time Sports Therapy student Martin Baten recently carrried out his work placement with Parnell GAA.  Here is what Martin has to say about his love of Sports and his next steps in his Sports career.

Great news for recent graduates in Fashion Buying and Merchandising - the market seems to be thriving at the moment.  There are some great Assistant Buying and Trainee Buying roles cropping up.  Teamworx Recruitment have a number of roles available so if you are looking kick start your career in Fashion you should contact Denise Brady at Teamworx Recruitment She would love to hear from you and see if she has a role that suits your skils

Over the years the staff of Portobello Institute have undertaken many trips to India to work with disadvantaged street chlidren in India, spending time in orphanges and working with the children on everyday activities.  One of the orphanages Portobello Institute staff spent time at is the BSSK orphanage.  Denise Flood Montessori expert and registrar for the college has carried out many trips to India and in March 2012 she travelled to Pune to visit BSSK again but this time to spend time with the staff educating them in the Montessori Method and setting up a Montessori school in BSSK.  The orphange supports up to 70 children aged 0 to 7.  The trip was lead by Dr Meere Oka, a lecturer at Portobello Institute and a Trustee of BSSK Orphanage.

The Glen Group, an organisation based in Balinteer Dublin are a group who organise summer camps for Teens/Adults with physical and intellectual disabilities and they kindly took time out to come into the college to deliver a guest lecture to our Special Needs and Health Education students.  They chatted in detail to our students about the opportunities of volunteering for the group and the great work that they have carried out over the years

An essential part of any full time course at Portobello Institute is to undertake a work placement. This is when our students get the opportunity to put theory into practice in a real life work sitation.  It also gives the student the ideal platform in which to network amongst potential future employers. 

Summer 2012 Open Days;

Portobello Institute, Dominick St, Dublin 1