Hairdressing - Pre - Apprenticeship
This one-year course is the ideal starting point for a career in the hairdressing and haircare industry. Students gain practical salon skills, enhance their creativity, and develop strong customer communication. Covering all key areas of hairdressing, the course suits both school leavers and mature students. It is intensive and requires a high level of commitment, attendance, and enthusiasm.
| 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 |
Duration
1 year Full Time
Entry Requirements
− Leaving Certificate
− Leaving Certificate Applied
− Mature applicants
− Equivalent qualifications
Applicants should be computer literate. All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.
Careers / Further progression
Employment Progression
Students from this course are well placed to enter hairdressing apprenticeships or to gain employment in hairdressing salons
Career Opportunities
Graduates who qualify in this area can pursue a career in styling, theatrical film work, general hairdressing work, hairdressing retail outlets or it can lead to placement as a senior 1st year apprentice in a hairdressing salon.
Further study options include a Level 6 course in Hairdressing at Dunboyne College. Graduates may also progress to Level 7 or 8 degrees in technological universities nationwide.
Graduates may further their study at Level 6 in the hair industry in Dunboyne College of Further Education or any level 7 or level 8 degrees at technological universities around the country.
Employment Progression:
Students from this course are well placed to enter hairdressing apprenticeships or to gain employment in hairdressing salons.
Higher Education Pathways
DCFET: Hairdressing Senior Trade (Level 6, 1 Year)
Direct to Employment Hairdressing Apprenticeship
Level 7 or level 8 degrees at technological universities around the country.
Further information
SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students for level 5 and level 6 courses in Dunboyne College of Further Education. For more information visit www.susi.ie
CERTIFICATION
Level 5 Hairdressing 5M3351
Course Content
The following modules will be offered subject to availability or demand and are subject to change.
Hairdressing Theory and Practice
Communications
Hairdressing Science
Customer Service
Safety and Health at Work
Work Experience
Word Processing
Creative Styling
5M3351 - Hairdressing
Certification
Level 5 Hairdressing 5M3351
Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, A86 FH01
Phone: (01) 8026577
Email: DunboyneCollege@LMETB.ie
www.dunboynecollege.ie