Expand+Hairdressing is an intensive, hands-on, two-year course leading to recognised qualifications in hairdressing and related skills. Successful students may progress to second year. Training is provided in the fully equipped college hairdressing salon. W...

Hide-Hairdressing is an intensive, hands-on, two-year course leading to recognised qualifications in hairdressing and related skills. Successful students may progress to second year. Training is provided in the fully equipped college hairdressing salon. Work experience offers students the opportunity to further develop their skills in selected and approved hairdressing salons.

This course is designed to
Provide students who wish to have a career in hairdressing with the range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed in this rewarding area of the beauty industry.

Expand+Course Structure

•Year 1 offers certification in FETAC Level 5 and Junior Trades Examination (Department of Education & Skills)

•Year 2 offers certification in Senior Trades Examination (Department of Education & Science) & (Diploma in Ladies ...

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•Year 1 offers certification in FETAC Level 5 and Junior Trades Examination (Department of Education & Skills)

•Year 2 offers certification in Senior Trades Examination (Department of Education & Science) & (Diploma in Ladies Hairdressing - City & Guilds)

Please Note
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.

Expand+Admissions Procedures 2017

1.Closing date for first round of applications is Tuesday May 2nd at 2:00pm.
2.Interviews will take place from May 29th.
3.Offers of places will issue week commencing June 26th
4.Second Round applications open June 6t...

Hide-Admissions Procedures 2017

1.Closing date for first round of applications is Tuesday May 2nd at 2:00pm.
2.Interviews will take place from May 29th.
3.Offers of places will issue week commencing June 26th
4.Second Round applications open June 6th 2017.
5.Interviews will take place from August 29th subject to availability of places.
6.€250 Registration Fee applies to all students
7.€200 PLC Student Contribution Fee applies and must be paid at time of enrolment, except in the following instances: Medical Card Holders - Valid at time of enrolment and in students\\'own name, Grant Approvals Letter, Evidence of Back to Education Allowance, those in receipt of Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme.

Expand+Course Structure

•Year 1 offers certification in QQI Level 5 and Junior Trades Examination (Department of Education & Skills)

•Year 2 offers certification in Senior Trades Examination (Department of Education & Skills) & (Diploma in Ladies Hai...

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•Year 1 offers certification in QQI Level 5 and Junior Trades Examination (Department of Education & Skills)

•Year 2 offers certification in Senior Trades Examination (Department of Education & Skills) & (Diploma in Ladies Hairdressing - City & Guilds)

Course Content
•Hairdressing Theory and Practice 5N3345
•Hairdressing Science 5N3346
•Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
•Work Experience 5N1356
•Creative Styling 5N3349
•Customer Service 5N0972
•Word Processing 5N1358

Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module.

Expand+Progression to Higher Education

•Students who successfully complete this Level 5 Award may be considered for entry into the Hairdressing - Senior Trades course. Year 2 offers certification in Senior Trades Examination (Department of Education & Sc...

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•Students who successfully complete this Level 5 Award may be considered for entry into the Hairdressing - Senior Trades course. Year 2 offers certification in Senior Trades Examination (Department of Education & Science) & (Diploma in Ladies Hairdressing - City & Guilds)

•Students who successfully complete this course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and colleges through the FETAC Higher Education Links Scheme.

The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at www.cao.ie

Career Opportunities
Students who qualify in this area can pursue the following:

Students who qualify in this area may pursue careers in the following areas:

•Hairdressing
•Cruise Ships
•Start Your Own Business
*Leisure Centres
•Trichology
•Session Stylist
•Barber
•Receptionist
•Sales Representative
•Health Spas
•Hotels
•Film & Theatre
•Salons