Hairdressing

City & Guilds

Course Code

Major Award Code

5M3351

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About This Course

This is year one of a two-year course. The course is aimed at those who would like to pursue a career in hairdressing. Subjects within the course are tailored to suit the hairdressing industry and include cutting, styling, colouring, hair upstyling, hair extensions, wigs, perming, and barbering techniques.

Students will learn and practice their skills in the onsite hairdressing salons and will have the opportunity to work on models. Work experience is an integral part of the course enhancing employability skills.

Modules

Course Content

Hairdressing Theory and Practical
Creative Styling
Skincare, Eye Treatments and Make-Up
Barbering Techniques
Hairdressing Science
Work Experience
Safety and Health

Progression

Elsewhere:
Should a student wish to pursue an alternative career path after completing year 1, they can use their qualification to gain entry to higher education. Students who have gained a QQI level 5 full award in any discipline are eligible to apply to the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Higher Education Institutions (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements.

Course Fees

At Cavan Institute, we believe that quality education should be within everyone’s reach. That’s why our courses continue to be offered at a simple, affordable fee of just €200.

To support student access to facilities and a wide range of campus services, an additional €50 student services charge applies, bringing the total amount payable by students to €250. This contribution helps ensure students can benefit from essential supports and resources throughout their time at the Institute.
Overall, we’re proud to offer a diverse range of courses at a price that remains significantly lower than that of many other colleges.

Do you have a Medical Card?

A valid medical card will exempt you from the €50 QQI exam fee, where applicable, reducing the total amount payable to €200.

Gabriele Ciskauskaite

Hairdressing

"I chose to study Hairdressing at Cavan Institute because I always wanted to be a hairdresser. It's amazing to have a qualification not just to be a hairdresser in this country but also in other countries. The teachers and students are amazing. They will give you everything." Gabriele Ciskauskaite - Cavan.