Course Code: CI061HB (Year 1) and CI062HB (Year 2)
Course Level: 5
Award Title: FETAC/QQI Level 5 Certificate in Hairdressing
City & Guilds VRQ (3002) Level 2 Diploma in Women’s and Men’s Hairdressing
Department of Education and Skills Junior Trades Certificate
QQI Code: 5M3351
Duration: 2 Years
Course Kits and Uniform Information
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or FETAC/QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements.
Course Description
This course is designed for students who are interested in a career in hairdressing and beauty care. Students will study and practise all aspects of women's and men's hairdressing and beauty care to include skin care, eye treatments and make-up.
Course Content
YEAR 1
Hairdressing Theory and Practice
Consulting and Diagnosing Hair and Scalp Conditions
Shampooing and Conditioning
Blow-drying and Setting
Cutting Women's Hair
Colouring
Perming and Neutralising
Hairdressing Science
Skin, Hair and Head Diseases, Hygiene and Safety
Hairdressing Processes
Salon Environment
Barbering Techniques
Client Care for Men
Men's Cutting Techniques
Facial Hair Cutting
Skin Care, Eye Treatments and Make Up
Structure and Function of the Skin and Nails
Contra Indications, Skin and Nail Disorders
Eyebrow and Eyelash Treatments
Day and Evening Make Up Application
Communications
Work Experience
Retail Selling
Safety and Health at Work
YEAR 2
Hairdressing Theory and Practice
Reception Duties
Promotion of Products and Services
Consulting and Diagnosing Hair and Scalp Conditions
Shampooing and Conditioning
Blow-drying, Setting and Hair Up Styling
Cutting Women's and Men's Hair
Colouring to include Foil Mèche and Wraps
Theme-based Photo Shoot
Creative Styling
Creative Hair Up Styling
Wig and Hairpiece Styling
Hair Extensions including Bonding, Clip and Weft techniques.
Career Opportunities
Students who successfully complete this course will have the necessary skills to pursue a career as a hair stylist or sales representative for hairdressing products. Other opportunities for graduates include employment on cruise liners, with airlines and in the media and travel industries. Further employment opportunities may arise for qualified students offering beauty treatments in hairdressing and beauty salons.
Progression Opportunities
Graduates of this course may progress to study for a City and Guilds (3002) Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing and/or the Department of Education Senior Trades qualification, both available at Cavan Institute through the Advanced International Diploma in Hairdressing course.
