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Cavan Institute
Pre-Apprenticeship Hairdressing
Pre-Apprenticeship Hairdressing

Pre-Apprenticeship Hairdressing

5M3351

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Pre-Apprenticeship Hairdressing

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.

Further Study

At Cavan Institute:
Upon successful completion of year 1 hairdressing, students can progress to   the hairdressing apprenticeship programme. Students can also progress to year   2 hairdressing where they will complete the City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma   in Women's Hairdressing and study for the Department of Education Senior   Trades and specialised level 6 modules​.

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 full QQI level 5 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).

Career Opportunities

Students can work part-time throughout the course in   a junior/trainee capacity in a salon. On completion of year 2 hairdressing,   students will be fully qualified with a City and Guilds International Diploma   in Hairdressing. Students that embark on the apprenticeship programme will   study for a further 2 years and will gain a QQI Level 6 Certificate in   Hairdressing.

Certification

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Hairdressing 5M3351
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing 3002-61
Department of Education Junior Trade Certificate

QQI Course Code

Course Fees

200

Course Content

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Hairdressing 5M3351
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing 3002-61
Department of Education Junior Trade Certificate

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Hairdressing

City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing
Department of Education Junior Trade Certificate
 

  • Hairdressing Practical

  • Hairdressing Science

  • Hairdressing Theory

  • Barbering Techniques

  • Work Experience

  • Customer Service

  • Retail Selling

  • Safety and Health

About This Course

This one year 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,   perming, shampoo and condition 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.

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