Hairdressing and Barbering - Year 1
Hairdressing is an intensive, hands-on, course leading to recognised qualifications in hairdressing and related skills. Students interested in progressing to a second year where they gain higher qualifications in Senior Trades and a City & Guilds Diploma in Ladies Hair Dressing are selected on a competitive basis. Training is provided in the fully equipped college hairdressing salon. Work experience offers students the opportunity to further develop their skills in selected and approved hairdressing salons.
| 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
1 Year. This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent.
Pre-entry guidance meeting
Mature applicants welcome
Careers / Further progression
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Students who qualify in this area may pursue careers in the following areas:
Hairdressing
Cruise Ships
Start Your Own Business
Leisure Centres
Trichology
Session Stylist
Barber
Receptionist
Sales Representative
Health Spas
Hotels
Film & Theatre
Salons
PROGRESSION TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Students who successfully complete this Level 5 Award may be considered for entry into the Hairdressing - Senior Trades course. Year 2 offers certification in Senior Trades Examination (Department of Education & Skills) & (Diploma in Ladies Hairdressing - City & Guilds)
Students who successfully complete this course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website.
Further information
Student Contribution: €175
Student Kit: €250
Total: €425
PLC students qualify for Maintenance Grants See www.susi.ie for full details on eligibility and application process.
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Admissions Procedures 2024
See Admissions Notice and Admissions Policy at www.gti.ie
Closing date for first round of applications is Friday May 3rd 2024 at 2:00pm.
Pre Guidance Meetings where applicable will take place from May 20th 2024
Offers of places will issue following completion of first round pre-guidance meetings
Second Round applications open June 4th 2024.
Pre-entry guidance meetings will take place from August 30th subject to availability of places.
Application system closes on September 30th for 2024 full-time entry.
€175 Registration Fee applies to all students
THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO
Provide students who wish to have a career in hairdressing with the range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed in this rewarding area of the beauty industry.
Hairdressing Theory and Practice 5N3345
Hairdressing Science 5N3346
Barbering Techniques 5N3348
Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
Work Experience 5N1356
Creative Styling 5N3349
Customer Service 5N0972
OPTIONAL MODULES
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module.
5M3351 - Hairdressing
COURSE STRUCTURE
Year 1 offers certification in QQI Level 5 and Junior Trades Examination (Department of Education & Skills)
Year 2 offers certification in Senior Trades Examination (Department of Education & Skills) & (Diploma in Ladies Hairdressing - City & Guilds)
PLEASE NOTE
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
For more information:
olivia.hogan@gretb.ie
sinead.parslow@gretb.ie
Galway Technical Institute
College of Further Education & Training
Fr. Griffin Road, Claddagh, Galway
T 091 581342 F 091 589267
E info.gti@gretb.ie
W www.gti.ie