Course Overview: This course is designed to facilitate those wishing to pursue a career in hairdressing which involves on and off the job intensive salon training. It provides students with a broad range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge required for the hairdressing industry. Training is provided in our fully equipped modern salon.
Course Director: Jacinta Blaney
Duration: 1 Year Course
Certification: QQI Level 5
Career Prospects
- Hair Salon Apprentice
- Product and Equipment Sales
- Hair and Retail Outlet
- Hotel and Cruise Liner's
- Mobile Hairdresser
- Salon Manager/Owner
- Theatre and Television
- Self Employment
Programme of Study
(Components are subject to change)
Hairdressing Practice and Theory
Hairdressing Science
Barbering Techniques
Work Experience
Customer Care
Communications
Health and Safety
Additional Training
Introduction to Colour Keys
Occasions Up Styling
Fantasy Up Styling
Course Information:
Throughout the course students will attend workshops with industry specialists in cutting, colouring, barbering, and up-styling. Students enter national hairdressing competitions and we have had many winners over the years.
Erasmus Exchange Programme to Sweden and Malaga:
Each year a number of students are selected to participate in a three week exchange work experience placement either to Vasteras, Sweden or Malaga, Spain. These students get an excellent opportunity to work in salons and gain invaluable experience, as part of the Erasmus Plus Programme. You can also follow us on Instagram ECC_Hairdressing.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Leaving certificate (or equivalent).
No academic requirements for over 23s.
Cost:
There is a Student Service Contribution of €200.