Hairdressing & Beauty Specialist

Course details

This course combines hairdressing, beauty and make-up skills. Learners who successfully complete this course can progress to employment while continuing to upskill in the exciting and rewarding hair, beauty and make-up industries.

Learners who successfully complete a QQI Level 5 Certificate may be able to use their results to progress to related Level 7 and Level 8 Degree Programmes in Irish Universities and Institutes of Technology. Third level progression opportunities for QQI learners are continually being developed and enhanced.

Course Features

• Fully equipped hairdressing studios
• Fully equipped beauty treatment rooms
• Art studio
• Work placement in chosen field
• Team building excursions
• Visits from industry specialists
• Photo shoots in collaboration with Fashion and Photography departments
• Opportunities to specialise and gain additional qualifications in Design Skills, Fashion & Media Make-Up and Special Effects Make-Up, in Year 2

Course Content:

HAIRDRESSING

• Diagnosing Hair & Scalp Conditions, Shampooing, Conditioning, Blow Drying, Setting, Basic Cutting and Styling, Colour Application, Perming and Neutralising, Colour Diagnosis and Techniques, Perming Techniques, Hair Styles for Special Occasions

BEAUTY THERAPY

Skin Analysis & Facial Treatments, Eyebrow Shaping, Eyelash & Eyebrow Tinting, Facial Massage, Facial Masks, Exfoliation Techniques, Manicure & Pedicure, Beautician Studies, Creative and Character Make-up, Special Make-up Effects, Nail Technology

Career Opportunities

Continue training in the hairdressing industry to complete a hairdressing apprenticeship

Freelance in make-up and hair Direct employment as a beauty specialist in:

• Beauty Salon
• Health spa
• Cosmetic retail sales
• Cruise liners
• Nail technician

Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate level or equivalent
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements