Hairdressing with Cosmetic Studies Limerick College of Further Education
Price: Free for EU nationals (EUR 500 for Registration)

    Course details

    Award

    QQI/FETAC Level 5 Hairdressing 5M3351

    Department of Education & Science - Irish Senior Trade Examinations in Hairdressing (IST) **

    Holders of this Award may add credits to their Award afterwards, thus building on it to a higher level, which has worldwide recognition.

    Programme Overview

    This programme is designed for those who wish to obtain a national and international recognised

    qualification in Hairdressing. Training is carried out in a fully-equipped salon designed to simulate an actual

    salon where learners obtain hands-on practical experience. At the end of year 1 learner’s sit QQI Level

    5 examinations, candidates who have completed first year successfully can further progress into second year. At the

    end of year 2 learners sit Senior Trades L6 Examination. Work Experience is mandatory in both years and takes place in the Salon Industry.

    Typical Modules

    • Hairdressing Practical
    • Hairdressing Theory
    • Hairdressing Science
    • Skin Care, Eye Treatments and Make-Up
    • Communications
    • Customer Services
    • Internet & e-mail
    • Interpersonal Skills
    • Health & Safety
    • Work Experience
    • Work Experience - Learners will be required to secure work experience in a modern salon as an integral part of the programme.

    Entry Requirements

    • Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent.
    • Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply.
    • Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic requirements.
    • In addition applicants will have to undertake an interview.

    Employment/Progression Opportunities

    • Those that successfully complete the programme are qualified to enter the industry as Improvers or Senior Improvers.
    • The IST qualification, combined with four years’ relevant industrial experience, is a recognised Hairdressing teaching qualification.
    • Institutes of Technology and other Colleges around the country may be offering opportunities for further studies.
    Updated on 08 November, 2015

    About Limerick College of Further Education

    Limerick College of Further Education is a long-established, state-funded and administered further education college. It is one of many centres of education run by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. LCFE was known until 2008 as Limerick Senior College.

    LCFE offers Further Education (Post Leaving Certificate) programmes and Professional qualifications in a variety of disciplines and caters for approximately 1200 full-time and 3000 part-time learners. Its campuses are situated in the South-East of the city on Mulgrave Street (a short distance from the city centre) and also in East Limerick at Cappamore.

    Limerick College of Further Education aims to provide high quality internationally-recognised educational programmes, delivered in a modern dynamic environment by a highly qualified and committed team of teachers. Programmes are accredited by a number of prestigious validating bodies. The approval of LCFE by these bodies is a further benchmark of the high quality of courses, facilities, tuition and support structures on offer.

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