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Beautician
Occupation Code: 5142
Alternative titles: Beauty Therapist, Beauty Consultant
Work environment
Job description and duties
Beauticians provide facial and body aesthetic and cosmetic treatments. A Beautician is typically expected to:
• Set up appointments with clients
• Give advice, explain and help clients decide
on types of treatment and products
• Evaluate client’s skin condition and provide
skin care treatments for face and body
• Use waxing and other depilation technique
to remove unwanted hair
• Apply make-up
• Provide massage services to clients
• Clean equipment and accessories and keep
a tidy workstation
• Manage stock, record any shortages and
place orders
• Promote and sell treatments and products
• Keep up-to-date with new products, services
and techniques
Beauticians usually work in beauty parlours, salons or spas. They generally work a 40 hour week which includes evenings and weekends. Self-employment is an option for Beauticians and some may choose to visit clients in their homes.
Beauticians are usually required to wear a uniform and stand up for extended periods. For health and safety reasons, they may be required to wear protective clothing, such as disposable gloves, during certain treatments.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
To work as a Beautician, one would typically be required to obtain a qualification at MQF Level 3 or higher. Training programmes include:
• Diploma for Beauty Specialists (MCAST) (MQF Level 3)
• Advanced Diploma in Beauty and Complementary Therapies (MCAST) (MQF Level 4)
It is also possible for aspiring Beauticians to start working as an assistant in the field while
Number of employees (2017)
214
Share of foreigners (2017)
36%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+15%
Median Pay (per annum)
€10,500
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