Pre-Apprenticeship
Hairdressing
Take the first step!
LOCATION:
Onsite at Mallow Campus.
INTRODUCTION:
The New National Hairdressing Apprenticeship is a nationally recognised and a flagship standard for the Hairdressing Industry in Ireland.
This course is an introductory year to the three-year apprenticeship programme aimed at school leavers and mature applicants who are considering a career in the Hairdressing Industry.
The programme aims to ensure that theoretical learning in a Further Education Centre to prepare you for our 3 year Apprentice program.
Once complete, 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.
For further information about becoming, or employing an apprentice, please visit: hairdressingapprenticeship.ie
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
- CAO points not required.
- All applicants will be required to attend an application review discussion. An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the minimum entry requirements set out here, and satisfactory presentation at interview.
- Leaving Certificate or equivalent. For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
APPLICATIONS:
Applications open. Places available. No deposit required to start your application.
DURATION:
One year. Full-time. Class timetables to follow in September, and subject to change.
FEES:
No fees apply to Post Leaving Certificate Courses. However, applicants who are offered a place on a course of their choice will be required to pay a non-refundable Registration Charge of €50 to confirm their acceptance.
This course requires learners to obtain specific kits or equipment necessary for participation on the course (uniform €50 & Kit €200). These items must be paid for by the learner and will remain the property of the learner on completion of the course. Click here for further information.
Erasmus+:
50 full-time day students will travel, fully-funded, with Erasmus+ to another European country for 2 weeks. Find out more and apply.
COURSE CONTENT:
Courses are continually developed, content and specific award components are subject to change. See disclaimer HERE.
Hairdressing Theory & Practice - 5N3345
Credits = 15
Work Experience - 5N1356
Credits = 15
Communications - 5N0690
Credits = 15
Hair Science - 5N3346
Credits = 15
Health & Safety at Work - 5N1794
Credits = 15
Word Processing - 5N1358
Credits = 15
Barbering - 5N3348
Credits = 15
Workshops
Blowdrying, Upstyling, Barbering and Colouring.
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:
The Advanced Certificate in Hairdressing is also a gateway to third-level education through which candidates may wish to acquire a Level 7 (Bachelor’s degree) in areas such as Business Management as well as other professional areas.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Qualified Hairdressers have wide-ranging career opportunities available to them.
Many work in a salon as a Senior stylist, Senior Colour Technician, Independent or Freelance Stylist, Style Director, Salon Manager or Salon Owner and in TV, Theatre and the Film Industry.
The Advanced Certificate in Hairdressing is also a gateway to third-level education through which candidates may wish to acquire a Level 7 (Bachelor’s degree) in areas such as Business Management as well as other professional areas.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Email: hairdressing@mallowcampus.ie
Tel: (022) 43309