Hairdressing

Course details

This is a course which involves on and off-the-job training in Hairdressing. This will include 3 days College training in the fully-equipped hairdressing salon. Students who successfully complete this course may gain placement as a 2nd or 3rd year Apprentice in a high-profile hairdressing salon.

Awarding Body:

Department of Education & Skills - Senior Trade Hairdressing Certificate.
FETAC(QQI) Modules - Level 5 and 6

Career Opportunities:

On successful completion of this course students may gain placement as a Junior Stylist. Students can progress to further hairdressing training in Crumlin College with evening part-time courses - short courses for updating of hairdressing skills & the 2-Year Masters Diploma Course which is certified by the Irish Hairdressers Federation (IHF).

Possible Job Opportunities - Qualified Hairdresser, Salon Instructor, Salon Manager/Owner, Company Technician, Artisitc Director, Theatre/Fashion Photographic Styling.

Minimum Entry Requirements:

Successful completion of Hairdressing Award (FETAC(QQI) Level 5) and of Junior Trade Certificate. All entry is subject to interview.

Subjects:

Core

• Barbering Techniques
• Colouring
• Colour Selection & Consultation
• Permanent Waving
• Maintenance of Tools
• Fashion Cutting & Styling
• Design Skills
• Image Processing
• Work Experience

Theory

• Care & Maintenance of Hairdressing Tools
• Hairdressing Science
• Salon Health, Safety and Hygiene
• Principles of Colour & Perming
• Business Management

Workshops

• Creative Styling