Hairdressing
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 and Barbering as well as the Department of Education and Skills Junior Trade Certificate.
| 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 full-time.
Entry Requirements
All our Level 5 courses are open to school leavers over 16 years of age (Leaving Certificate / Leaving Certificate Applied Students / A Levels / GCSE or equivalent), QQI Level 4 graduates
and mature applicants.
A Level 5 award is a prerequistite to access a Level 6 Programme.
Careers / Further progression
Progression:
Successful candidates can progress to salon apprenticeships, stylist positions and product company representatives. Hair and Beauty salons, Barbering Cruise ships, theatres
There are also opportunities to access further and higher education including progression to complete advanced qualifications at Level 6 at Ormonde College of Further Education
Further information
Learners attending Further Education/Post Leaving Certificate programmes may apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). All applications for grants in respect of new enrolments will be made online for the 2024/2025 academic year.
It is not necessary to have received an offer of a college place or to be enrolled at the College of Further Education and Training, Kilkenny in order to apply. The closing date is the end of August each year, but you should apply as soon as possible once the 2024/2025 applications are open. Early application is advised.
These grants are means-tested and payable monthly. Payment of grants may be subject to attendance in accordance with the Department of Education and Skills regulations. The college is required to make monthly reports on your attendance to the grants authority.
Applications for maintenance grants can be made online through www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie
Interviews are held in March / May / August with places offered on a first come basis.
Places are offered based on interview performance and suitability for the course.
Hairdressing & Barbering Techniques.
Additional Training:
• There are a number of additional short courses offered throughout the year, which may, in some cases, entail further costs.
• Major industry companies visit the college to offer workshops in upstyling and colouring.
• A number of field trips and excursions will be organised throughout the academic year including visits to the Wella Academy, Dublin.
Programme Co-ordinator: Suzanne Sheridan.
Component Awards:
• Hairdressing Theory and Practice (5N3345)
• Hairdressing Science (5N3346)
• Barbering Techniques (5N3348)
• Safety and Health at Work (5N1794)
• Reception and Frontline Office Skills (5N1407)
• Work Experience (5N1356)
• Customer Service (5N0972)
• Event Production (5N1374)
Work Experience is mandatory Friday, also on block release over the Christmas period
5M3351 - Hairdressing.
Award Titles:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Hairdressing - 5M3351.
Department of Education and Skills Junior Trade Certificate.
Additional Training:
Additional Training:
There are a number of additional short courses offered throughout the year, which may, in some cases, entail further costs
Major industry companies visit the college to offer workshops in upstyling and colouring etc.
Several field trips and excursions will be organised throughout the academic 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.
College of Further Education and Training, Kilkenny
Ormonde Road, Kilkenny,
Co. Kilkenny, R95 W2XN.
T: 056 776 3321
E: info@cfet.ie
www.collegeoffetkilkenny.ie