BEAUTY HQ ADULT VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROVIDER
COURSES INFORMATION
POLICY, PROCEDURES,GUIDELINES
Introduction
BHQ offers an array of short courses across Beauty Therapy disciplines and currently caters for approximately 500 learners annually. There is a wide range of relevant accredited courses available termly and monthly. The courses on offer are reviewed and updated regularly, reflecting changing demands and feedback from our students and fast paced beauty industry. Our short courses and part-time programmes support those in employment or seeking employment and provide others with the chance to explore new pursuits.
BHQ is both flexible and adaptable in meeting the needs of adult students and provides programmes and expert tuition over many disciplines of Beauty Therapy with accreditation by a prestigious validating bodies.
BHQ has new programmes available at our academy. Courses include:
Eyelash Extensions (Classic, pre-made fans) Level II and III, ABT
Eyelash Extensions Russian Volume HQ Level II
Nail technology (Gel, file, polish, nail art) Level II, ABT
Nail technology (Acrylic) Level 2, ABT
Brows (threading, tinting) Level I, ABT
Brows (henna and wax) Level II, ABT
Total Brows Course Level II (Thread, tint, henna) Level II, ABT
Waxing specialist (leg, underarms, face) Leve I, ABT
Lash lift and brow lamination, Level I, ABT
Hair extensions Level I, ABT
Part-time Beauty Specialist Course, ABT
Introduction to Barbering, Level I, ABT
Entry to Beauty Level I (waxing, eyebrow treatments, eyelash extensions), ABT
SPMU Brows Course Level 4, ABT
We will endeavour to continue expanding the range of courses and part-time programmes available to students in BHQ, demonstrating our commitment to providing the most comprehensive and trend satisfying variety of learning opportunities within beauty sector in Ireland.
BHQ supports its teaching and learning with up-to-date resources reflecting industry standards and local demands. Our greatest asset and key to our success is our staff. Our trainers are dedicated, professional and committed to the students who come here.
The methods of enrolling on courses are to register online, over the phone or in person. Online registration at www.beautyhq.ie is a fast, secure and easy way to submit your application and explore the full listing of our courses and prices. Our website provides you with an overview of what BHQ has to offer and provides many of the answers to common queries. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram for latest updates.
Head of Training: Peter Sousa Lane
Course coordinator: Jelena Galinovska
Disclaimer: The contents of this document are for information purposes only. No guarantee is given that the courses, curriculum or fees may not be altered, cancelled or otherwise amended at any time.
Course enrollment procedure
You may choose the following options when enrolling for a programme:
Courses at BHQ commence monthly according to the schedule announced publicly on BHQ social media pages and website.
- Online. Register online for the course of your choice by logging onto our website and following the simple step by step registration process: www.beautyhq.ie
- Enrollment over the Phone can take place within Office Hours – Tueasday to Saturday only: from 10 am to 5 pm. Callers are asked to provide their personal and payment details over the phone to book the place on the course of their choice. For security, health and safety reasons BHQ accepts no cash but card details only. After a phone call, applicants receive the confirmation email. Application form and related documents have to be filled out and returned to BHQ prior to the commencement of face-to-face class.
Covid-19 Health & Safety Notification
In the interest of all of our students, models and staff health & safety, when enrolling, or attending class-based courses please observe the Covid-19 signage on entering and existing buildings and, follow the advice given at the academy concerning hygiene etiquette, hand washing and to keep a safe distance from others based on government guidelines. Hand sanitiser gel will be provided. A face mask or covering or gloves must be provided by yourself. Academy may supply you with PPE for your practical classes. A contacts tracing sign in and out may be in place where guidelines will be issued on entrance and exit to the academy. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation in this regard.
Course Fees
Fees published and/or advertised are tuition and material fees only, except otherwise indicated. Validating bodies charge separate registration/examination fees. Please refer to respective course coordinator to learn more. Training grants are available for individuals in receipt of Full Job Seekers Allowance/ Benefit. More details available from individual case officer at Intreo.
Discounts apply to returning students. Course multi-buy may be subject to discount. Special offers on course fees available upon discretion of BHQ management solely.
Any discounts offered apply to tuition fees only and not materials (starter kits, uniforms) fees. Proof for the training grant provided and/or offered discount must be provided at registration. Proof for a grant and/or discount will not be accepted once a course commences. Discounts and/or grants cannot be applied for through the online registration system. Once a course starts no refunds are issued at any circumstance. Application forms cannot be processed nor places reserved without the submission of deposit fees. Cheques, bank drafts or card payments over the phone should be made payable to BHQ. For security, health and safety reasons we discourage submitting cash.
Courses Format
Orientation. Takes place when BHQ academy’s home-study material is being emailed to students along with date and location conformation.
Remote learning. After the orientation day students receive access to the theory modules, to learn in their own time and pace. During home study, students will also prepare and/or submit assignments as outlined in the course content. Course trainer/tutor will advise students throughout this process. The course is considered as commenced from the moment when general introduction to course plan is emailed and theory material is provided for home study.
Practical training and assessment. BHQ courses are practically applicable by its’ qualification nature. Course takes place as per timetable announced in a timely manner. To ensure students fully understand the theory a questionnaire may be introduced for completion on the (first) day of training. Trainer/tutor will make sure every student is up to standard wit theory. Practical will be broken down into adequate blocks to cover all topics relevant to qualification. During the practical training, students start to build a portfolio of treatment evidence performed on models supplied by themselves. Number of case studies to be submitted will be advised by trainer.
Graduation. After completing the assessment and submitting the case studies BHQ notifies students of results and present them with qualifications.
Course date guarantee
For a course to commence it is necessary to provide a minimum number of participants enrolled. If this number is not reached the course date will be rescheduled. Applicants will be notified in due course and deposits will be kept and directed towards the next date.
Due to unforeseen circumstances e.g., teacher illness; a course or class may be cancelled and rescheduled to another date. If sufficient notification has been received by the BHQ academy, an email and/or text message will be sent to all students registered on the course advising them of the change. A cancelled training will usually be rescheduled to the following week, at the normal time and day. However, where this is not possible another date will be selected. On rare occasions it may be necessary to reschedule a class because of a bank holiday. Learners must provide a valid mobile number and email address when they register with BHQ.
In case of course cancellation due to the said reason upon discretion of BHQ a full paid amount less Eur 50.00 administration fees refund will be processed. Any fees paid are refunded by bank transfer and will require some time to process, up to 14 bank days.
Course fees payment policy
In all cases fees must be paid before courses commence. Under no circumstances can learners attend a class without payment.
Applications received after the commencement date of a course cannot be accepted.
Course deferrals
Students can request their place deferral at least 10 days prior their course commencement date. This is a good will of BHQ management to affirm a deferral. The decision on each individual case is up to BHQ discretion. Less than one week before a course commences participants cannot defer their place.
Refund policy
All BHQ courses must remain viable and be self-financing. Thus, NO REFUNDS, under any circumstances, are available once a course is fully booked, confirmed and commencing as scheduled. We regret we cannot satisfy any requests for refunds. Once a course commences students cannot defer their place on same course to another date. It is the responsibility of the students to inform themselves of the course commencement date, content, duration, etc.
Course is considered as commenced from the moment when orientation email is sent with theory material provided for home-study.
Assessment and Certification
Certificates of attendance are either issued immediately upon completion or posted to respective students within two months of course completion. Certificates of Attendance are only issued where a learner has 100% attendance on the course.
Replacement Certificate: A replacement fee of €10 will apply for the re-issuing of a certificate of attendance.
In order to get the certificate of approved and insurable qualification in respective discipline it is required to complete and submit three case studies to BHQ for validation and approval. After successful approval students are issued corresponding certificate by post, or handed in person.
Without case studies submitted students can be issued the certificates of attendance only, which are not insurable and/or recognised.
All three case studies submitted should contain the filled out consultation form and photo evidence of treatment completed, in high quality (close and clear). Completed case studies to be emailed to accreditation@beautyhq.ie No work will be accepted to validation if sent via social media messengers as said materials have to be systematized and filed by academy in appropriate manner.
Course work, i.e. theory quizzes and case studies will not be returned to learners once submitted for assessment. Students are therefore advised to retain copies of all course work submitted. This is necessary both for the learner’s own future reference and in the event of the trainer requesting a copy of the course work, for whatever reason. Digital copies should also be retained. All hard copy materials will be disposed of after 12 months.
Students are encouraged to undertake assessment of the respective validating body. BHQ trainer will inform students of their qualification accreditation procedure and dates for case studies submission.
It is the responsibility of the learner to register for all relevant assessments and pay the appropriate accreditation fee. Accreditation fees are non-refundable.
Additional information
BHQ Courses are only open to students that have reached 16 years of age. We observe open door policy, therefore for some of the courses we do not require any prerequisites, except of genuine interest in the discipline. Please enquire for each course specifically.
Change of Address
BHQ needs to be informed of any change of address to ensure the prompt delivery of all correspondence, accreditation results, certificates etc. This can be emailed to:
BHQ is not responsible for any delivery delays or non-delivery caused by a third party.
Property
Responsibility cannot be accepted for the loss or damage to the property of the student.