Hairdressing - Advanced
This course advances the student’s skills acquired in year 1. Students build and develop professional skills required to work in the industry. Students work with their clients in an open salon in the Institute as well as during their work experience module.
| Award Name | Diploma at UK Level 2 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | City and Guilds |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Senior Trade Certificate |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Department of Education and Skills |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma at UK Level 2 | City and Guilds | ||
| Senior Trade Certificate | Department of Education and Skills | ||
| Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Successful completion of City & Guilds Barbering Diploma 3002-62 Units can be RPL to Year 2 Hairdressing.
Careers / Further progression
Further Study
This is an employment-oriented course. Students who complete this course are job ready, and the majority of students obtain employment soon after graduating from the course.
However, students can use their QQI Level 5 certification from the Hairdressing (Year 1) course as a pathway to progress to business or management degrees at level 7 or Level 8 through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Career Opportunities
Professional hairdressers are much sought after throughout the world and there is no limit to the career opportunities in this creative and changing industry. Qualified hairdressers work as junior and senior hair stylists, colour technicians, salon managers, salon co-ordinators and product consultants. They may work as freelance stylists running their own businesses. Employment can be obtained in small businesses covering a wide range of treatments or alternatively in large businesses where there is an opportunity to specialise.
Further information
Course commences in September 2024.
€200.
*The Post Leaving Certificate Government Levy of €200 is removed since 2022.
1. PLC Maintenance Grant
Means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres, of which Cavan Institute is one.
Applications can be made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie
2. Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
The Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) allows people in receipt of certain social welfare payments to retain those payments whilst participating in approved full-time courses in further education.
See www.welfare.ie or www.studentfinance.ie for further details.
3. Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
This scheme allows unemployed people aged over 21 to engage in education and training without losing their benefits. It applies to all courses offered at Cavan Institute and applicants must be in receipt of one of a number of social welfare supports for at least six months.
See www.vtos.ie for further details.
4. HEA Fund for Students with Disabilities
The Higher Education Authority’s “Fund for Students with Disabilities” allocates funding to further and higher education colleges for the provision of services and supports to full-time students with disabilities. Applications to the fund are made on behalf of an eligible student by Cavan Institute following an assessment.
How do I Apply?
On-line applications for the 2024/25 academic year are Open.
You can apply for your chosen Cavan Institute course online, by clicking “Apply Online” on our homepage. Please note you may apply to some Cavan Institute courses through the CAO system. (or view Application link above)
June 1st is the closing date for receipt of applications for first round offers. However, applications will be accepted and processed on courses where places are available following this date and second round offers will be made to eligible applicants who apply after that date.
This course advances the student’s skills acquired in year 1. Students build and develop professional skills required to work in the industry. Students work with their clients in an open salon in the Institute as well as during their work experience module. This ensures that students will have developed the necessary employability skills to meet the needs of their clients in the hairdressing industry, from booking the appointment, providing the service and offering hair or product advice.
As part of the Hairdressing Year 2 course, students are also required to complete a photoshoot, creating elaborate hair styles. This is an excellent opportunity for students to develop their creative skills which will showcase their talents to prospective employers.
Colouring
Cutting and styling
Scalp massage
Photoshoot
Hair extensions
Wig and hairpiece styling
Up styling
Hairdressing theory
Work Experience 6N1946
Beauty Therapy Component Award from 6M3479
Certification:
QQI Level 6 Component Award from 6M3479
City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing
Department of Education Senior Trade Certificate
Cavan Institute,
Cathedral Road,
Cavan,
Co. Cavan.
H12 E426
email: admin@cavaninstitute.ie
Tel: +353 49 4332633