Hairdressing and Beauty Specialist

This Hairdressing & Beauty Specialist Level 5 certificate offers the learner the practical and theoretical skills necessary for employment in the hairdressing sector and a broad introduction to the area of beauty specialist.

Course Content

• Hairdressing Theory and Practice
  – Shampooing and Conditioning
  – Blow drying and Setting
  – Basic cutting and Styling
  – Colour Application, Diagnosis and Techniques
  – Perming and Neutralising
• Hair Science
• Creative Styling
• Skin care, eye treatments and make-up
• Manicure, pedicure and waxing
• Work experience
• Communications
• Safety and Health at Work

Course Features and Facilities

• Fully equipped hairdressing studios
• Fully equipped beauty treatment rooms
• Work placement in chosen field
• Visits to and from industry specialists
• Photo-shoots in collaboration with Fashion and Performing Arts departments
• Access to fully equipped IT suitesand Library
• Wifi and Moodle

Workshops include

• Visits to and from industry specialists
• Spray tanning
• Workshops from specialists showcasing latest current trends

Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent, LCA or relevant experience
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements.

Employment Opportunities

Continue training in the Hairdressing Industry to complete a Hairdressing Apprenticeship.