Hairdressing with Barbering & Junior Trades

This is a one-year full time QQI Level 5 and Junior Trade course, with intensive training in the skills and education required for the Barbering and hairstyling Industry. Students will have the option to progress into a second year to achieve higher qualifications in Senior Trade and International City and Guilds Diploma. Our highly qualified team with years of industry experience, provide training in the fully equipped college hairdressing salon. Our work experience programme offers students the opportunity to further develop their skills in selected and approved Barbers and Hairdressing salons in Ireland and abroad.

This Course is designed to;

Equip the learner with the knowledge and practical skills required for a career as a trainee Barber & hairstylist.
It is the perfect induction to the basics in hairdressing and can open a world of opportunities.

Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent

• Interview

• Mature applicants welcome

• Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy here

• Ukranian applicants should have a certificate of complete secondary education (after grade 11) or higher Click Here

Certification

• QQI Level 5 Award in Hairdressing (5M3351)

• DES Junior Trade Certificate (Level 5)

Course Content

• Barbering 5N3348
• Creative Styling 5N3349
• Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
• Customer Service 5N0972
• Work Experience 5N1356
• Hairdressing Science 5N3346
• Hairdressing Theory and Practice 5N3345

Core Skills

• Shampooing & Conditioning                       
• Setting & Blow Styling
• Colouring Techniques
• Permanent Waving Techniques
• Cutting Techniques
• Reception & Client Consultation
• Up-Styling
• Working with wigs and hair pieces
• Hair extensions
• Beard trimming and shaping
• Shaving and razor techniques (e.g., straight razor shaves)
• Hair coloring and dyeing
• Clipper and trimmer handling

Progression to Higher Education

Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links
Click here for details of CAO QQI Requirements Lookup

Career Opportunities

Sligo College of FET is a major provider of courses for the Hairdressing & Barbering Industry, including training for apprentices for Junior Trade and City & Guilds international diploma (Senior Trades). Upon successful completion of this course, students may gain placement as a Senior First Year Apprentice in a high-profile hairdressing salon or progress to Year 2 Hairdressing in Sligo College of FET.

Fees

There are no fees to study this course, however, students will have to purchase some additional items when undertaking this course such as;

• Tunic (x2)
• Professional Hairdressing Kit
• Details of cost & supplier will be provided during interview and induction.

Please Note

A new national Common Awards System (CAS) is being introduced by QQI for Further Education and Training programmes. Sligo College of FET reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.

Duration

This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.

For More Information

Phone 0719202200 or email [email protected] / [email protected]