Hairdressing - Professional - Year 2
Students gain advanced skills required for working in the Hairdressing industry.
| Award Name | Senior Trade Certificate |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Department of Education and Skills |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Trade Certificate | Department of Education and Skills |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
For entry into Year 2 students must achieve at least a Merit in their QQI Hairdressing Theory & Practical examination, pass all other modules and have two days per week placement in a hair salon.
Careers / Further progression
Progression & Career Options:
This course enables students to advance their career in Hairdressing and develop a range of specialised skills.
Students spend two days per week on work experience and gain a broad range of salon experience which often leads to employment in the industry.
Graduates can also apply for a range of other courses in Institutes of Technology.
Further information
Course commences September 2024.
Additional fees apply for kits, uniforms, books, trade exam fees and equipment.
Students should apply online through the college website: www.dife.ie (see "Application Weblink").
Applications are accepted from the 1st of December each year. The first round of interviews are held in March. Students applying after the March interviews will be interviewed in late May and those applying after May will be interviewed in late August/early September. Interviewees will be invited for interview via text and email, so it is important that a working mobile number and email address are carefully recorded on application.
Note: There are no application fees applicable and all applications are made through www.dife.ie.
Application Procedure for International Students
DIFE welcomes and values students from all over the world. All courses in DIFE are conducted through English. All students must prove that they have the sufficient competency in English prior to commencing a programme of study. The following administrative arrangements also apply:
- All international students must provide appropriate identification documentation and comply fully with the residency requirements of the Irish Government.
- Non-EU citizens will be required to pay an economic fee as determined by the Department of Education and Skills.
- Applications can only be made by Non-EU citizens if they are resident in Ireland at the time of application.
- This fee is presently €3,653 per year (subject to change). Some categories of Non-EU citizens may be exempt from the economic fee.
- The college will not engage in any way in the process of visa application.
Registration
Registration for all students takes place in late August/early September. Students will be notified by post in advance of their registration day. Students will not be officially registered with the college until all fees are paid or proof of exemption status is submitted e.g. copy of SUSI grant approval, medical card or proof of Back to Education allowance.
Students gain advanced skills required for working in the Hairdressing industry. Students gain excellent practical skills and acquire the knowledge and hands on experience to progress to various within the industry and s gain real life salon experience under the fantastic guidance of our hairdressing team.
Theory of Hairdressing
Hair Science
Work Experience
Safety and Health at Work
Consultation in the Salon
Advanced Blowdrying Techniques
Practical Hairdressing Skills including:
- Scalp Massage
- Advanced Cutting Techniques
- Advanced Colour & Colour Correction Techniques
- Advanced Perming Techniques
Award: Students who successfully complete Year Two will be awarded a Senior Trade Certificate (Department of Education and Skills).
Contact Admissions Office or Course Co-ordinator,
Drogheda Institute,
Tel: 041 983 7105
Web: www.dife.ie
email: dife@lmetb.ie