Hairdressing & Beauty Therapies
This Hairdressing & Beauty Specialist Level 5 Certificate offers both practical and theoretical skills to help you develop the confidence and knowledge necessary to pursue further study in the hair or beauty field.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time, September to May.
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate or equivalent, LCA or relevant experience
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements.
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities
Following on from the course students can secure work as a Hairdressing Apprentice, which allows you to earn as you learn, combining full time work with ongoing training. See our course Level 6 National Hairdressing Apprenticeship for more information at https://www.scfe.ie/course/national-hairdressing-apprenticeship-level-6/
Students have also progressed to working in Beauty Salons as trainees or as Beauty and Hair advisors in Pharmacies and other retail outlets.
Education Progression
QQI Level 6 National Hairdressing Apprenticeship in Sallynoggin College Blackrock Further Education Institute to complete Facial and Body Therapy in ITEC and CIDESCO certification
IADT Design for Film (Character Makeup Design)# Level 8 DL845
For more progression options go to www.cao.ie
Further information
Start Date: 07/09/2026.
To Apply Online go to "Application Weblink" above.
This Hairdressing & Beauty Specialist Level 5 Certificate offers both practical and theoretical skills to help you develop the confidence and knowledge necessary to pursue further study in the hair or beauty field. This course is an ideal launchpad for students wishing to embark on a career in Hairdressing or Beauty.
Course Features
• Visits to and from industry specialists
• Workshops from specialists showcasing latest current trends
• Spray tanning
• Hairdressing Theory and Practice
• Shampooing and Conditioning
• Blow drying and Setting
• Basic cutting and Styling
• Colour Application, Diagnosis and Techniques
• Perming and Neutralising
• Hair Science
• Creative Styling
• Skin care, eye treatments and make-up
• Manicure, pedicure and waxing
• Work experience
• Communications
• Safety and Health at Work
5M3351 - Hairdressing.
Coordinator: Sandra Ruane
Email: sandraruane@scfe.ie
Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997