Hairdressing Level 5

Overview

This is a two year part time course leading to a Level 5 QQI Award in Hairdressing.

The course provides a learning environment for both theory and practical skills in a modern fully equipped college hairdressing salon and offers the learner the practical
and theoretical skills necessary for employment in the hairdressing and beauty sector.

On achieving the full award learners may gain employment in hairdressing salons, beauty salons and can practice privately.

This award will provide learners with opportunities to transfer and progress to programmes leading to higher education and training awards. The learner may be eligible to apply
to progress to the next or higher levels of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).

Modules

• Hairdressing Theory and Practice

• Hairdressing Science

• Skincare, Eye Treatments and Make-Up

• Cosmetic Studies

• Safety and Health at Work

• Work Experience

• Communications

*Modules subject to change

Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent

• Leaving Certificate Applied with a Merit profile

Career Opportunities

• Hairdressing Salons

• Beauty Salons

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