Hair & Makeup

Award Title: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Hairdressing
(Department of Education and Skills Junior Trade Certificate both practical and written)
Programme Co-ordinator: Ashling Kenrick
Award Code: 5M3351
Course Code: 414319

Programme Description:

This is a one-year, full-time programme that enables learners to obtain a range of practical and theoretical skills en route to attaining the QQI Level 5 Major Award in Hairdressing

Component Awards:

  • Hairdressing Theory and Practice (5N3345)
  • Hairdressing Science (5N3346)
  • Safety and Health at Work (5N1794)
  • Fashion & Media Makeup (5N4627)
  • Work Experience (5N1356)
  • Customer Service (5N0972)
  • Reception & Frontline Office Skills (5N1407)
  • Event Production (5N1374)

Progression:

  • Successful candidates can progress to salon apprenticeships or working in Hair and Beauty salon, Bridal Hair & Makeup specialist, stylist positions and product company representatives, Theatre.
  • There are also opportunities to access further and higher education including progression to complete advanced qualifications at Level 5 & 6 at College of Further Education and Training, Kilkenny. 

Additional Activities:

  • Additional short courses, industry workshops / visits, field trips and excursions may be offered throughout the year, including visits to the Wella Academy for courses on Colour Focus 1 and Focus 2
  • Learners will also attend the annual Hair and Beauty show at the RDS.