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Hairdressing with Barbering & Junior Trades

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M3351

This is a one-year full time QQI Level 5 and Junior Trade course, with intensive training in the skills and education required for the Barbering and hairstyling Industry.

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
Junior Trade Certificate Department of Education and Skills
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Sligo Town
Attendance Options:
Full time
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

1 Year. September - May.

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy.
• Ukranian applicants should have a certificate of complete secondary education (after grade 11) or higher.
• If the course becomes oversubscribed, priority will be given to students who intend to complete the full award.

Careers / Further progression

Progression to Higher Education
• Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links. The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website.

Career Opportunities
Sligo College of FET is a major provider of courses for the Hairdressing & Barbering Industry, including training for apprentices for Junior Trade and City & Guilds international diploma (Senior Trades). Upon successful completion of this course, students may gain placement as a Senior First Year Apprentice in a high-profile hairdressing salon or progress to Year 2 Hairdressing in Sligo College of FET.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

You can apply for a course at SligoCFET from early January to the first Monday in October each year.

There are no fees to study this course, however, students will have to purchase some additional items when undertaking this course such as;
• Tunic (x2)
• Professional Hairdressing Kit
• Makeup Kit

Details of cost & supplier will be provided during interview and induction.

The maintenance grant is means tested and the award of a grant amount is the responsibility of http://www.susi.ie/.

You will be called for interview in March, April, May or August, depending on which course you have applied for. Following your interview, you will be offered a place, placed on a waiting list or advised of other course options.

You can apply for a course at SligoCFET from early January to the first Monday in October each year. Just click on the "Application Weblink" "Register & Apply" above.

Hairdressing with Barbering & Junior Trades
This is a one-year full time QQI Level 5 and Junior Trade course, with intensive training in the skills and education required for the Barbering and hairstyling Industry. Students will have the option to progress into a second year to achieve higher qualifications in Senior Trade and International City and Guilds Diploma. Our highly qualified team with years of industry experience, provide training in the fully equipped college hairdressing salon. Our work experience programme offers students the opportunity to further develop their skills in selected and approved Barbers and Hairdressing salons in Ireland and abroad.

This Course is Designed to
• Equip the learner with the knowledge and practical skills required for a career as a trainee hairdresser.

• It is the perfect induction to the basics in hairdressing and can open a world of opportunity into the world of hairdressing.

Certification
• QQI Level 5 Award in Hairdressing (5M3351)
• DES Junior Trade Certificate (Level 5)

Please Note
A new national Common Awards System (CAS) is being introduced by QQI for Further Education and Training programmes. Sligo College of FET 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.

Course Content
• Barbering 5N3348
• Creative Styling 5N3349
• Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
• Customer Service 5N0972
• Work Experience 5N1356
• Hairdressing Science 5N3346
• Hairdressing Theory and Practice 5N3345

Core Skills
• Shampooing & Conditioning
• Setting & Blow Styling
• Colouring Techniques
• Permanent Waving Techniques
• Cutting Techniques
• Reception & Client Consultation
• Up-Styling
• Working with wigs and hair pieces
• Hair extensions
• Beard trimming and shaping
• Shaving and razor techniques (e.g., straight razor shaves)
• Hair coloring and dyeing
• Clipper and trimmer handling

5M3351 - Hairdressing

Tel: 07192 02200
E-mail: sligocfe@msletb.ie

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Sligo Town
Attendance Options:
Full time
Apply to:
Course provider