Hairdressing
Successful completion of Hairdressing, Year 1, will result in a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Hairdressing, 5M3351, and a Junior Trades Certificate, certified by the Department of Education & Skills.
| 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 (38 weeks)
September to May. Training is provided in our fully equipped hair salon.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
Exemptions granted to mature applicants
Entry is subject to interview
Careers / Further progression
Successful Students may progress to Hairdressing, Year 2, which will result in a Department of Education & Skills Certificate in Senior Trades Hairdressing.
The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence in hairdressing theory, practice and skills to work independently and under supervision in a hairdressing environment and/or to progress to further or higher education or training.
Work placement / work experience may be a core feature/element of programmes in this field facilitating the enhancement of employability and transversal skills.
Employability Statement
On completion of this Programme, learners may pursue a variety of roles within the service sector/industry, employment options are wide and varied, and may include working in hospitality, security, tourism, beauty/personal care service, recreation or retail.
Further information
Start Date: 07/09/2026
End Date: 28/05/2027
Mayo College of Further Education & Training is offering no tuition fees for September 2026, which covers exam fees, student consumables, and journals. This includes courses across campuses in Ballina, Castlebar, and Westport, aimed at relieving the cost of living crisis. Some specific courses or materials might still have costs, but tuition is free.
SUSI
Mayo College students are eligible to apply for a SUSI grant. SUSI is Ireland’s national awarding authority for further and higher education grants. They offer support to eligible students in approved, full-time courses at PLC. All information can be found on http://www.susi.ie/
Yes
Successful Students may progress to Hairdressing, Year 2, which will result in a Department of Education & Skills Certificate in Senior Trades Hairdressing.
Events and courses we facilitate:
In-Salon demos in 12 week blowdrys and upstyling
Hairdressing Competitions
Matrix A-Z Colour course delivered by Matrix Top Educator Peter Stephenson
Matrix Retail Selling Course delivered by Peter Stephenson.
How to photograph the perfect Hairstyle for social media.
Charity Events
Customer Service (5N0972)
Work Experience (5N1356)
Safety & Health at Work (5N1794)
Communications (5N0690)
Barbering Techniques (5N3348)
Hairdressing Theory & Practice (5N3345)
Hairdressing Science (5N3346)
5M3351 Hairdressing
Awards
Successful completion of this course will result in a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Hairdressing 5M3351
Junior Trades Certificate, certified by the Department of Education & Skills.
Mayo College of Further Education & Training
Neale Road
Ballinrobe
Co. Mayo
F31 FK54
Phone: 094 9542995 or 094 90 75000
Email: admissions@mayocollege.ie