Hairdressing
This one year Level 5 QQI course in Hairdressing provides a foundation in Hairdressing and provides the opportunity to progress to employment or further study in the Hairdressing area.
| Award Name | Junior Trade Certificate |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Department of Education and Skills |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Trade Certificate | Department of Education and Skills | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
This is a one year, full time course running from September to May. Training is provided in our fully equipped hair salon.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
Exemptions granted to mature applicants
Entry is subject to interview
Careers / Further progression
Successful Students may progress to Hairdressing, Year 2, which will result in a Department of Education & Skills Certificate in Senior Trades Hairdressing.
Career Opportunities
Students who qualify in this area may pursue careers in the following areas:
- Hairdressing Salons
- Cruise Ships
- Session Stylist
- Barbering
- Receptionist
- Sales Representative
- Film & Theatre
Progression
Students have the opportunity to progress to our Level 6 Senior Trades Certificate Course, certified by the Department of Education and Skills.
Further information
Course commences September 2024.
Mature students are invited to apply.
NO FEES for September 2024
Means tested grants are available from SUSI. Please visit http://www.susi.ie/for more information and to make an application.
Yes
The course contains a mix of practical and theory elements with trips throughout the year. There is an opportunity to partake in Erasmus+ placements.
Course Outline:
Barbering, 5N3348
Hairdressing Theory & Practice, 5N3345
Hairdressing Science, 5N3346
Customer Service, 5N0972
Safety & Health at Work, 5N1794
Communications, 5N0690
Work Experience, 5N1356
Extra-Curricular Activities
Events and courses we facilitate:
In-Salon demos in 12 week blowdrys and upstyling
Hairdressing Competitions
Matrix A-Z Colour course delivered by Matrix Top Educator Peter Stephenson
Matrix Retail Selling Course delivered by Peter Stephenson.
How to photograph the perfect Hairstyle for social media.
Charity Events
5M3351 - Hairdressing
Award: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Hairdressing, and a Junior Trades Certificate, certified by the Department of Education & Skills.
Training is provided in our fully equipped hair salon.
Tel: 094 90 75000
Email: Westport@mayocollege.ie
Web: www.mayocollege.ie