Hairdressing & Barbering
This course is designed to facilitate those wishing to pursue a career in hairdressing which involves on and off the job intensive salon training. It provides students with a broad range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge required for the hairdressing industry. Training is provided in our fully equipped modern salon.
| 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 | Junior Trade Certificate |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Department of Education and Skills |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 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 | ||
| Junior Trade Certificate | Department of Education and Skills | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Leaving certificate (or equivalent).
- No requirements for over 23s.
- Limited places allocated on interview basis.
Careers / Further progression
Career Prospects
Hair Salon Apprentice
Product and Equipment Sales
Hair and Retail Outlet
Hotel and Cruise Liner's
Mobile Hairdresser
Salon Manager/Owner
Theatre and Television
Self Employment
Further information
Start Date: 7th September 2023
Registration Date: 6th September 2023
€750 which includes:
• Examination & Registration Fees
• Student Hairdressing training Kit
• Hairdressing theory textbook and logbook
• Barbering Training Kit
• Barbering theory textbook and logbook
Fees/Charges
Courses at Enniscorthy Community College of Further Education are funded largely by the European Social Fund. Tuition costs are covered for Irish and EU citizens undertaking PLC courses. However, all learners are required to pay the following:
1. There is a materials fee for each course and this varies but the exact cost is in the individual course details. The cost of each course is clearly outlined on the website for each course.
2. A QQI Exam fee of €50. All learners who are holders of a medical card, on VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) or BTEA (Back to Education Allowance) are exempt from paying this charge. The costs for sitting the ATI exams are considerably higher and cost €300 in Year 1.
3. The government levy no longer applies.
4. There is an additional cost for additional exams in courses like Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing/Barbering. It is important for all learners to note that all fees must be paid prior to sitting exams at the end of the academic year.- see above
It is important for all learners to note that all fees must be paid prior to sitting exams at the end of the academic year.
Full information on these schemes is available from www.welfare.ie and www.studentfinance.ie, www.susi.ie
Yes
Learners can complete the application form on-line or complete and return a hard copy of the application form.
Payment of fees and additional charges to be completed by the end of October.
Closing Date for receipt of applications is the 31st August each year. Applications received after this date will only be processed subject to places being available on your chosen course and is dependent on amount of coursework covered.
Course Information:
Throughout the course students will attend workshops with industry specialists in cutting, colouring, barbering and up-styling.
Students enter national hairdressing competitions and we have had many winners over the years.
Erasmus Exchange Programme to Sweden and Malaga:
Each year a number of students are selected to participate in a three week exchange work experience placement either to Vasteras, Sweden or Malaga, Spain. These students get an excellent opportunity to work in salons and gain invaluable experience, as part of the Erasmus Plus Programme. You can also follow us on Instagram ECC_Hairdressing.
(Components are subject to change)
Hairdressing Practice and Theory
Hairdressing Science
Barbering Techniques
Work Experience
Customer Care
Communications
Health and Safety
Additional Training
Introduction to Colour Keys
Occasions Up Styling
Fantasy Up Styling
5M3351 - Hairdressing.
Certification:
QQI level 5 Award in hairdressing.
Mary Nolan
053 9236969
eccfe@wwetb.ie
www.enniscorthyccfe.ie/