Hairdressing - Apprenticeship
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
2 years
Entry Requirements
One of the following:
• Leaving Certificate or its equivalent
• Leaving Certificate Applied
• QQI Level 4 Major Award
• Two years full-time experience working within a salon
Also
Applicants must be working in a hairdressing salon and have a mentor in the salon.
Applications for participation in the Apprenticeship program must be made by the salon directly to National Hairdressing
Apprenticeship (NHA) at www.hairdressingapprenticeship.ie
The Apprentice cannot apply through WCFE, all applications come from salons through the NHA.
Careers / Further progression
Higher Education Progression*
• Qualified Hair Stylists have diverse career opportunities available to them. Many work in a salon as a senior stylist, Senior Colour Technician, Style Director, Salon Manager or Salon Owner.
• The Advanced Certificate in Hairdressing is also a gateway to
third-level education through which candidates may wish to acquire a management or business degree, as well as other specialist areas.
Further information
Apprenticeship starts September 2022
Applications for participation in the Apprenticeship program must be made by the salon directly to National Hairdressing
Apprenticeship (NHA) at www.hairdressingapprenticeship.ie
Description
The Hairdressing Apprenticeship is a practical route into a career in hairdressing where you will earn while you learn. Apprentices work four days a week with their employer and one day a week in college. Apprentices will be supported in the workplace by an approved mentor and in the classroom by their teacher. Apprentices will graduate after three years as a fully qualified Hairdresser with a QQI Level 6 award on the National Framework of Qualifications.
Programme of Study
Year 1
• Induction
• Health and Safety
• Client Consultation
• Shampooing, Conditioning and
Treatments
• Styling and Finishing 1
• Salon Reception and ICT Skills
• Colour 1
• Cutting 1
Year 2
• Customer Service and Retail
• Styling and Finishing 2
• Colour 2
• Cutting 2
• Team – Leadership
• Career in Action
Year 3
• Perming and Neutralising Hair
• Cutting 3
• Colour 3
• Styling and Finishing 3
• Capstone Module
Modules subject to change
Certification: QQI Advanced Cert Level 6 in Hairdressing 6M20856
Head of Department:
Sandra Kelly
Course Co-ordinator:
Linda Levingston
Bray Institute of Further Education,
Tel: 01 282 9668
Email: bifeenquiries@kwetb.ie
Web: www.bife.ie