Pre-Apprenticeship Hairdressing (Hairdressing)

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QQI Level 5 Certificate in Hairdressing – 5M3351

This Level 5 Major Award enables the learner to develop the knowledge, skills and competence to progress to complete the Hairdressing Apprenticeship, with Mallow Campus.

This course comes at a very exciting time in Hairdressing with the new National Hairdressing Apprenticeship now a reality. The aim of the course is to prepare students for an opportunity as an apprentice in the Hairdressing Industry. Students will be given practical training  and confidence in many disciplines, for example, blow drying, colour application, basic cutting, setting, etc, which they will be required to combine with practical experience of salon work placement to help them secure an Apprenticeship. Emphasis is placed on all key areas of Hairdressing that will enhance students’ techniques, creative and interpersonal skills. All practical training takes place in our fully equipped modern Hair Salon.

Award QQI Level 5 Certificate in Hairdressing – 5M3351
Format Full-time. September 2023 to May 2024.
Location Onsite at Mallow Campus
Timetable Hours between Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 15:30.
Requirements No CAO required (Leaving Cert./LCA/equivalent for under 23s). Application review discussion.
Starting Classes start the week of Monday the 11th of September 2023.
Fees €300 (SUSI/BTEA €250, Medical Card €250, VTOS €0).
Contact info@mallowcampus.ie
Applications Applications open. Places available. No deposit required to start your application.

Career Prospects

  • Hair Apprentice student

  • Hairdresser

Course Contents

 

QQI Component Title

Award Code

Hairdressing Theory and Practice

5N3345

Hairdressing Science

5N3346

Safety and Health at Work

5N1794

Work Experience

5N1356

Communications

5N0690

Customer Service

5N0972

Creative Styling

5N3349

 

Courses are continually developed – content and specific award components are subject to change. See disclaimer.

Calendar

Four days a week, from 9:30 to 15:30. Class timetables to follow in September, and subject to change. See calendar for term holidays.

Erasmus+

50 full-time day students will travel, fully-funded, with Erasmus+ to another European country for 2 weeks. Find out more and apply.

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.

Certification

Work Experience

The dates and duration will be specified by the College in September.

Progressions

mallowcampus.ie/progressions.

A full QQI award achieves a maximum of 390 points for CAO.

Costs

  • Full Fees (EU/EEA Citizens): €300
  • Medical Card Holders: €250
  • Student Grant Recipients (SUSI): €300
  • Back to Education Allowance (BTEA): €250
  • Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS): €0
    • €50 Deposit (refundable) per year.
    • Retain Social Welfare benefits. Additional weekly allowances for meals, travel and childcare are also available.

Contact Us

Email us at info@mallowcampus.ie.