The Beauty Specialist Certificate course is an excellent way to build the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to start a career as a Beautician. This course will prepare you for working in a Beauty Salon or  opening your own Salon. As well as learning all about how the Beauty business works, you will learn about a wide range of beauty products, equipment and treatments. You will specialise in facials, skin care and eye treatments.

Portobello Institute's Beauty Specialist diploma course brings you up to speed with the complete Beautician's toolkit of salon treatments for skin, eye, make up, waxing, manicure and pedicure.

Holistic Massage has been used for thousands of years as a simple and effective method of attaining & maintaining good health. Massage has been incorporated into many health systems and is the basis and foundation skills of any massage therapist.

If you are interested in Nail Courses, Portobello Institute recommends that you begin with this one - the ITEC Certification in Manicure & Pedicure.

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)

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Waxing is an advanced beauty therapy skill which is in demand in today's beauty salons and is a specialised skillset to promote your salon career.

Hot stone massage is increasing in popularity. Heated stones in fragrant oils are applied to key points on the  body. The direct heat relaxes the body which means the massage is more effective and intense than a regular massage. The technique of working the hot stones along the body with cooler stones encourages the body to detox and heal, increasing lymph flow and flush out waste.

The Beauty industry is expanding at a rapid rate. One of the main areas of expansion in recent years is Advanced and Specialist Waxing. The Advanced Waxing course is aimed at qualified beauticians who are already confident within waxing and are looking to advance in this area. This 1 day waxing course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to carry out Californian, Brazilian and Hollywood waxing treatments which are extremly popular choices for clients.

Enhance your skills as a nail technician with this 1 day nail course. UV Gel Nail application is the latest craze in nails and provides an alternative to acrylic nail tips. The overlay of gel is used to create a natural extension which is then curved and sealed using an ultraviolet lamp. This course is designed to provide the learner with all the skills required to produce UV Gel nails from preparation through to file and polish. It is the perfect add on to practicing beauticians who want to be up to date with all the latest nail trends.

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)

Whether you already own or work in a salon or looking to offer a tanning service from home this 1 day tanning course is for you. Tanning is one of the most sought after beauty treatments in salons today. Applied correctly it gives clients a healthy glowing complexion and is the safer way to tan. On this 1 day course you will learn the process for perfect application from prepping to applying an even coat and aftercare.

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.

If you are looking to enhance your brows and lashes then this is the masterclass for you.  Over the course of two hours you will learn how to perfect trimmed brows, receive a demo on the ever increasing popular threading and learn how to apply strip eyelashes.

Learn to apply your make up perfectly and enchance your natural beauty. This 4 hour make up masterclass gives you a real insight into make up products and what colours and shades suit you best.  It is suitable for teens who love their make up and want to learn the correct application techniques. Or for those unsure about the whole make up process, this masterclass will give you the confidence to create looks that you leave you looking and feeling your best.

The ACCA Accounting Technician course will help your career progress in any organisation. It's an established route to professional status and on completion of the course and one year's work experience (which can be completed during your studies) you can use the designation CAT after your name.

Every business requires a business manager. The Business Manager course is designed to enable the learner to gain an in-depth understanding of the role and function of management in the business environment and to develop effective management skills. Learners who successfully complete the Business Management course will appreciate the role and importance of the management function and understand how organisations need to adapt to a dynamic and changing environment. Learners will also develop their knowledge and understanding of the management process and develop effective management skills. The Business Management course will also give you an appreciation of the importance of effective communication within organisations

The Business Finance part time course is ideal for any individual working in the business environment who requires the understanding, knowledge and practical skills in finance and understanding how money works. Every manager or business owner faces financial challenges in the course of their management of a business. The Business Finance course will help learners understand financial jargon and develop an awareness of the key elements to good financial management. This Fetac 6 Business course will engage learners in reading financial statements and assessing financial viability and performance. You will develop your confidence in communicating financial matters and will develop your appreciation of the importance and the elements of monetary control within an organization. The course will also familiarise you with the time value of money.

The Business Development course teaches you about growing and developing a business which is a critical skill for anyone involved in any industry. This FETAC 6 course essential for anyone involved in business who wishes to understand new customer opportunities and develop individual strategies to make progress. It will engage learners in understanding key marketing principles and will help you develop communication plans to attract new customers. Participants will understand a selection of the appropriate market entry strategies for new markets - either in Ireland or overseas and explore how to apply the principles of persuasive communication in a commercial situation. Participants will learn how to apply the principles of account development & management.

Understanding the Legislative Environment you work in is critical for anyone operating in the modern business environment. The Business Law course will create awareness for participants of the Legislation that applies to their particular area of business.  Learners who successfully complete this course will appreciate the importance of Law for the business organisation. Learners will also understand how an organisation needs to be aware of the Legal environment in which it operates and understand the role of Legislation in a modern business environment be familiar with relevant legislation develop and appreciation of importance of Legal Practice and Procedure.

The Marketing Management course is designed to enable learners to analyse, evaluate and critically apply the principles and practices of marketing in a workplace context. Understanding the market your business is in and how you can maximise your presence and market share using marketing tools is critical for the survival of any business.

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 Facilitites 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.

Project Management is an essential skill which major employers expect their managers to possess. The Project Management course will instruct learners to successfully plan coordinate and control the often complex and diverse activities of modern industrial and commercial projects.

The Supply Chain Management course is ICM accredited and an excellent upskilling opportunity for any individual /organisation to develop skills in efficient movement of supplies and delivery of the final products.

Behind every successful organisation is a great team of people. Managing and motivating people is an integral skill that everyone needs in any business. The Managing People course is designed to give the learner essential knowledge and skills in developing standards, measuring performance, motivating and empowering staff and oneself.

The EBusiness and Internet Marketing course is designed to enable you to gain an indepth knowledge of how to apply the principles and practice of ebusiness to a small-to-medium enterprise and to gain an excellent understanding of the issues involved in setting up an ebusiness channel in the SME sector.

The Social Media course will show you how to develop a successful social media strategy for your organization whether it is an SME, a one man organization or a multinational.

The Retrofitting Buildings for Energy Efficiency course is designed to make the learner aware of the growing environmental issues in the building industry. This course provides both theoretical and practical training for Energy Efficiency. The environmental impact of buildings will be assessed including passive design, Building Energy Rating (BER) of dwellings, sustainable energy and sustainable green solutions.

There are a wide range of issues currently facing organisations in the whole area of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). These include: process and best practice, practical requirements, the legislative framework and cost benefit analysis among others.

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 Waste Management course is targeted at Waste team leaders who are trained in a discipline other than waste management such as engineers, facilities managers and operations managers. At the end of this course each learner will be able to confidently undertake waste management activities for their department or organisation.

Since it's inception in 1981, the Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) credential has become widely accepted and used as a measure of professional accomplishment within the energy management field. The Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) Qualification is awarded by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), a nonprofit making professional society of 15.000 members in 84 countries with their head quarters in the USA.

In 2006 the Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) certificate was developed and added to the broad portfolio of professional certifications offered by the Association of Energy Engineers. Rising energy costs and inefficiency in plants and buildings is continually driving the need for trained and experienced energy auditors. The CEA certification is one that identifies professionals as having the required knowledge and experience needed to succeed in the growing field of energy auditing.

The Energy Policy Diploma Course is designed to provide indepth 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.

The Energy Policy overview course is suitable for any professional seeking an overview of energy policy in Ireland and has been introduced as a direct result of industry consultation and interest. It will cover many aspects of the Energy Policy diploma course but in less detail. It will be delivered by one energy policy expert with no guest or international lecturers.

The Retrofitting Buildings for Energy Efficiency course is designed to make the learner aware of the growing environmental issues in the building industry. It is a one day intensive workshop which gives an overview of the theoretical and practical training for Energy Efficiency.

The Fire Safety course is designed to equip students with the background information relating to fire safety design, fire precautions in buildings and the principles behind fire safety strategies.

Great savings on this Management Course Combo:

• Internet Marketing Part time
• Social Media Part time

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Great savings on this Management Course Combo:

• IFMA Facilities Management Part time
• Project Management Part time

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The Retail Travel Agent Practice course is designed for those who want to be a travel agent or pursue a career in the travel industry. You will get the unique opportunity to obtain hands-on practical exposure to the work and functioning of a travel agent.

The Galileo Computerised Reservation System is the most widely used computerised reservations system in travel agents around the country.

The Cabin Crew Training course is an exciting 8 day programme introducing you to the world of Cabin Crew and Airlines Operations. Our experienced tutors impart knowledge on the essential elements of airline cabin and ground skills, customer service, first aid and the emergency drills you will require in-flight to service passenger requirements.

Great savings on this Travel Agent Course Combo:

• Retail Travel Agent
• Galileo Computerised Reservation System (CRS)

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In their advisory role to designers and retailers, fashion merchandisers are required to constantly keep their fingers to the pulse of one of the world's fastest moving industries. By tracking and analysing market trends it is their job to recommend to their employers the next direction to take in line with upcoming style shifts. As a fashion buyer your job will be to attend shows held in the fashion capitals of the world, forecast trends, buy the right clothes at the right time, whilst at the same time always ensuring profits and growth for the company.

Fashion Marketing is the business that moves the world's fashions from designers' showrooms to the retail floor and into the hands of consumers. This Fashion Marketing course will prepare students for a career in the retail and wholesale fashion industry. Students will understand the role of fashion media as an important tool of communication, identifying the main channels of fashion media and the most effective promotional mix for a specific line of merchandise. Focusing on behind-the-scenes operations, students learn the importance of planning, branding, marketing, advertising and public relations in the fashion industry.

The part time Fashion Design course introduces the principles of the fashion design process from concept to the finished product. Students will explore visual research, developing ideas into creative and innovative fashion designs.

The Garment Construction course will allow you to gain skills in the practical element of garment assembly through knowledge of materials, techniques and the processes involved to create commercially viable and well constructed designs.

Milliners design and create hats, they work with a wide variety of materials from straw and paper to velvets and silks. Millinery is a highly skilled craft requiring a steady hand, attention to detail and precise working. The work of the Milliner extends to other forms of fashionable head wear. The Milliner needs to have a good knowledge of fashion trends and an excellent understanding of fabrics, design and shape is also important.

The Retail Display course is hands-on and practical. Have a look at the exhibition photos of what past students of the Retail Display course have done. Like them, you too will learn how to create eye-catching visual Retail Displays that inspire the consumer to want more...

The Portobello Make Up Artist course covers the ITEC syllabus for Facial Make Up and modules 1 and 2 of the Fashion, Theatre and Media Make Up course, omitting Special Effects. The ITEC exam is optional.

The Fashion Theatre and Media Make Up course is exclusively tailored to cover every aspect of Fashion, Theatre, TV, Film and Special Effects Make Up. The addition of the Special Effects module provides you with the ability to work in specialised areas of theatre, TV, and film.

ITEC created this Make Up course for those working in salons, pharmacies or for those seeking a qualification to complement a beauty qualification.

The Special Effects Make Up course is specially designed for the already established Make Up artist looking to upskill into an alternative area of Make Up. The course will start at beginner level and run through all the products, ingredients and materials used within today’s Special FX industry. You will meet a variety of highly trained Special FX tutors who are actively working professionally within the TV and Film Industry.

The Hair Styling course offers intensive training in hair styling for the camera such as fashion events, editorial photoshoots and weddings. Students who take this course typically have no experience in hair or may already have some experience and wish to refresh their skill base.

The Introduction to Hat Making course is a 1 week course that introduces the learner to the foundations required for hat making and design. You will learn to work with a wide variety of materials and shapes creating hats and head pieces. This highly skilled millinery craft requires a steady hand and attention to detail. You will explore a wide range of media and materials and experiment with these to produce a variety of hat designs. Learners should have a good knowledge of fashion trends and an excellent understanding of fabrics, design and shape.

This intensive Fashion Design course is held over 8 days. You will work from a set brief to research and develop ideas for fashion garments. There will be workshops in figure drawing and illustration and talks on marketing and collection structure. You will learn the basics of Fashion Design including inspiration, research, developing your ideas and portfolio presentation. You will be introduced to different fabrics exploring their suitability and function within fashion garments. The short Fashion Design course is suitable for beginners as well as those with some previous experience.

The Visual Display 2 day course is ideal for those who want to develop a career in this area as it introduces the learner to the basic elements required to create eye catching retail displays.

The Airbrushing course is designed for already practicing Make Up Artists looking to sharpen their skills in an ever competitive market. You'll learn to use an airbrush to achieve flawless blending, contouring and creative colouring techniques. These can then be applied to your specialised field - from fashion, to HD film/TV or prosthetics.

Do you have a creative eye and wish to learn basis skills in accessory design and making?  The Fashion Accessory Design course is suitable for someone who is looking to complement their fashion design studies or those who are new to the area and want to explore textiles and accessories. No previous sewing or pattern experience is required. There will be an emphasis on recycled material and fastenings, using textile stores, second hand shops and markets throughout Dublin.

Fascinators are fast becoming the popular alternative to formal hats. The 1 day Fascinator course is ideal for those who are looking to explore accessory design, or for those who wish to design and make their own head piece for any occasion. The Fascinator course introduces you to the skills and techniques involved in producing elegant fascinator designs. You will explore various fabric and trimming options from feathers, ribbons and netting, adapting them to your design. This course caters for all abilities from beginners through to experienced sewers.

Portobello Institute's Interior Design course has been designed with the help of professional interior designers and architects and focusses on Residential Interior Design.

The interior design course will provide you with a solid understanding of all the key features of interior design - colour mixing, texture, 3D effects, materials, lighting, space planning, drafting and includes a portfolio presentation using the work you complete during the course year.

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 Patient Safety Programme delivers on all aspects of patient safety as outlined by the WHO (2010). The Dept of Health & Children, An Bord Altranais and Patient Safety First all require that the Patient Safety programme be incorporated into the undergraduate and postgraduate Nursing programmes delivered in Ireland. HIQA have also recommended that all persons involved in the delivery of care should undertake Patient Safety training.

This course deals with the care & management of the person with a Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube (PEG) in Situ for Therapeutic Purposes.

The Oxygen & Nebuliser therapy and Oropharyngeal Suctioning course introduces the participant to the function of, indications for and rationale of using Oxygen Therapy and Suctioning in patient/client care and the fundamentals skills relating to the effective care and management of the patient/client during the delivery of Oxygen Therapy and Oropharyngeal Suctioning.

The Tracheostomy Tube care course introduces the participant to the function of, indications for and rationale of using Tracheostomy Tubes in patient/client care and the fundamentals skills relating to the effective care and management of the patient/client during Tracheostomy Tube care and maintenance.

The BIPAP course introduces the participant to the function of, indications for and rationale of using Non Invasive Ventilation in patient/client care and the fundamentals skills relating to the effective care and management of the patient/client during Non Invasive Ventilation such as BiPAP.

The Ostomy and Bowel Care Management course introduces the participant to the function of, indications for and rationale of Bowel care and Ostomy formation in patient/client care and the fundamentals skills relating to the effective care and management of the patient/client during Bowel and Ostomy Care.

The ECG (Electrocardiograph) Fundamentals course introduces the participant to the principles of ECG recording, the rational and indications for the use and process of accurately recording ECGs on patient/clients in their care. The course also facilitates the student to identify, interpret and analyse all elements of the normal and abnormal ECG and to effectively report their findings.

The Urinary Catheter Care course introduces the participant to the function of, indications for and rationale of using Indwelling Urinary Catheters in patient/client care and the fundamentals skills relating to the effective care and management of the patient/client during urinary catheterisation and its use and maintenance.

The Higher Certificate in Arts in Montessori Eductaion (HETAC Level 6) course prepares you for the task of helping children aged 3-6 and 6-9 years to develop to the fullness of their individual human potential. This 2 year Montessori course provides an opportunity to study, indepth, Montessori pedagogy, practices and child development as well as an interdisciplinary approach to the study of man, his endeavours and his relationship with the universe.

The Higher Certificate in Arts in Montessori Education (HETAC Level 6) course prepares you for the task of helping children aged 3-6 and 6-9 years to develop to the fullness of their individual human potential. This 2 year Montessori course provides an opportunity to study, indepth, Montessori pedagogy, practices and child development as well as an interdisciplinary approach to the study of man, his endeavours and his relationship with the universe.

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 Chidcare and Special Needs courses you can also open up your own Montessori School teaching 3-6 year olds.

The Advanced Supervision in Childcare course will provide the learner with the necessary skills and knowledge to appreciate the needs of children in a holistic way, examining all areas of development, including their physical, social, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, language and creative needs.

The Upskill Advanced Supervision in Childcare course is designed as an add-on for those who are studying (or have already completed) the Montessori Teaching Diploma Course. The Upskill course is a fast track for Montessori students/graduates who wish to gain a nationally accredited award as a Childcare Supervisor. The Upskill course is delivered over 8 full days and students may use their Montessori Modules as the elective for this award.

Children find it difficult to express themselves verbally and so traditional talking therapies can be difficult for them. Play is a child's natural way of expressing themselves, and Play Therapy provides them with an opportunity to "play out" their thoughts, feelings and problems in a non-directive way, in a safe environment with a caring therapist.

The Child Psychology course is an introduction to the methods, language and practice of child psychology. It examines the core issues in relation to child psychological development including language, thinking and socialisation with particular focus on the emergence of the child as an individual. The class each week will begin with a practical case study followed by a discussion of what child psychology offers as explanations of the phenomenon.

The Child Development course teaches you an understanding of the child's social, emotional and physical development which is paramount if you are to provide a caring and nurturing environment for children to develop in.

The Child Development course covers the individual variation in stages of child development, the factors that can affect it and the role you play in promoting child development.During the course learners are required to complete 40 hours practical work experience in a childcare setting.

The Child Protection course is aimed at giving professionals working within the early childhood care and education sector the skills and know how to identify and correctly deal with child protection issues that might arise in their workplace or setting.

The Special Needs Education diploma course is designed as a progression route from FETAC level five or as an enhancement to other courses of study related to Special Needs. The course is structured to give a broader insight, knowledge and understanding of the issues surrounding disabilities and or learning difficulties.

The Special Needs Education Certificate is a part time evening course suited to anyone who has an interest in Special Needs Education, whether to pursue it as a career or use the knowledge for personal or family reasons.

The Sports Coaching course aims to introduce the learner to the skills required to effectively coach an individual or team. As a sports coach, you will be able to identify the technical, tactical and team skills required for an individual or team to participate in a particular sport while promoting an enjoyable and positive experience for participants.

Gym Instructors assume many different roles in a fitness centre, 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; strenght, flexibility and cardio-respiratory functions.

The Sports Management Certificate course combines the essential academic teachings of a business studies course with the practical knowledge of a sports therapy course giving learners the most well-rounded education possible in this discipline.

The Nutritional Advisor (Diet & Nutrition) course will teach you how to recognise a diet that consists of foods that are balanced in their growth, maintenance and repair of the living body without harmful excesses. You will gain a thorough understanding of the digestion system & the factors that interfere with digestion & dietary health and this will give you the knowledge to appreciate a healthy & well-balanced diet. The Nutritional Advisor (Diet & Nutrition) course is essentially designed if you just wish to gain a more indepth study of diet & nutrition or if you wish to complement a qualification in complimentary or sports therapy or for those working in the food industry.

The Sports Psychology course is an important addon skill for Sports Coaches and is aimed at individuals who are working with teams or athletes, as well as those who work in the leisure industry.

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.

The Sports Nutrition course teaches you how to enhance an athlete's performance, recovery and energy levels through a scientific understanding of diet and micronutrients.

Great savings on this Sports Courses Combo:

• Gym Instructor
• Personal Trainer

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The Sports Massage course in conjunction with the Anatomy, Physiology and Massage course will give you the knowledge & skills to treat & prevent a variety of sports injuries. Sports massage has many common aims with classical massage movements and a thorough knowledge of anatomy & physiology is essential. It is for this reason ITEC have a pre-requisite of a Diploma in Holistic Massage which you can study concurrently with this module. In Portobello Institute, we also include the important techniques of bandaging & strapping that are not on the ITEC syllabus but are essential for any professional sports massage therapist.

Holistic Massage has been used for thousands of years as a simple and effective method of attaining & maintaining good health. Massage has been incorporated into many health systems and is the basis and foundation skills of any massage therapist. The Holistic Massage course will give you all of the classical massage movements as well as the underpinning knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology.

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.

Great savings on this Sports Courses Combo:

• Anatomy Physiology & Massage (ITEC)
• Sports Massage (ITEC)

Note - the Anatomy Physiology & Massage diploma is required in order to be eligible for the Sports Massage course - except when you do both courses together.

The main aim of the ITEC Level 3 Award in Taping and Strapping for Sport and Active Leisure is to enable learners to gain the practical and theoretical skills necessary to provide taping and strapping for the Sport and Active Leisure Industry. 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 specialist Taping and Strapping qualification is to enrich practitioners understanding of taping and strapping techniques relevant to general support and to limit specific movement. It will provide learners with techniques to facilitate taping and strapping techniques.

Great savings on this Sports Courses Combo:

• Taping & Strapping
• First Aid (FETAC 5)

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The Paediatric First Aid Workshop is ideal for both parents and also professional childcare facilities to prepare staff for emergency situations. This is a one day course specifically designed to teaching life saving skills with relation to children and incorporates the Irish Heart Foundation Heartsaver CPR course. This course is ideal for both parents and also professional childcare facilities to prepare staff for emergency situations. The course has major emphasis on dealing with accidents that happen to children from newborn to eight years of age. This unique course will give you the skills to deal with first aid and medical emergencies that occur with this age group.