Hairdressing - Professional - Year 2
Students gain the advanced skills necessary to excel in the Hairdressing industry. Graduates attain the required knowledge, practical skills and hands-on experience to progress to various roles within the industry. Learners gain real life salon experience under the fantastic guidance of our hairdressing team.
| Award Name | Senior Trade Certificate |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Department of Education and Skills |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Diploma at UK Level 3 |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Therapy Examination Council |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Trade Certificate | Department of Education and Skills | ||
| Diploma at UK Level 3 | International Therapy Examination Council |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
For entry into Year 2 students must achieve at least a Merit in their QQI Level 5 Hairdressing Theory & Practical examination, pass all other modules and have two days per week placement in a hair salon. Students will be required to source live models for class and exams.
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 Technological Universities.
Further information
Start Date 07/09/2026
End Date 28/05/2027
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").
Further information of the webpage - https://www.dife.ie/application-procedure/
Students gain the advanced skills necessary to excel in the Hairdressing industry. Graduates attain the required knowledge, practical skills and hands-on experience to progress to various roles within the industry. Learners 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 Blow-drying Techniques
Entrepreneurships
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
David McDonnell
Phone: 041 983 7105