Further Education at GTI
Hairdressing - Year 2 - Senior Trades & City and Guilds Diploma

This course is currently CLOSED, and no further applications are being accepted. The course may re-open at some future point; in the meantime, please choose an alternative course.

A student who achieves a FETAC Level 5 Award and Junior Trades in Hairdressing in Year 1, may qualify to enter Hairdressing Year 2 and study for Senior Trades & City & Guilds qualifications at GTI. Having completed Senior Trades a graduate may enter the industry as a Senior Improver.

This course is designed to:

Provide students who wish to have a career in hairdressing with the range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed in this rewarding area of the beauty industry.

Entry Requirements:

  • Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent

  • FETAC Level 5 in Hairdressing or equivalent

  • Interview

  • Mature applicants welcome

Course Structure:

Year 2 offers Certification in Senior Trades Examination Department of Education & Skills & Diploma in Ladies Hairdressing - City & Guilds

Course Content:
  • Working in Hairdrerssing
  • Maintain Health & Safety in the Salon
  • Client Consultation for Hairdressing Services
  • Shampoo and Condition the hair and scalp
  • Cut Women's Hair
  • Style & Dress Women's Hair
  • Colour Hair
  • Perm & Neutralise Hair
  • Salon Reception Duties or Hairdressing Design Skills
  • Promote products and services to clients in a salon
  • Create an image based on a theme within the Hair and Beauty Sector
Optional Modules:

Learners may also have the opportunity to study from a choice of modules such as: Maths, English and French.

Progression to Higher Education:

  • Year 2 offers certification in Senior Trades Examination (Department of Education & Skills) & (Diploma in Ladies Hairdressing - City & Guilds)

  • Students who successfully complete this course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and colleges through the FETAC Higher Education Links Scheme.

  • The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website.

  • Click here for details of CAO FETAC Requirements Lookup

Career Opportunities:

Students who qualify in this area can pursue employment in the following:

  • Hairdressing

  • Cruise Ships

  • Start your own business

  • Leisure Centres

  • Health Spas

  • Hotels

  • Film & Theatre

  • Salons

Fees:
  • Student Services Registration Fee: €255
  • DES Programme Participation Contribution: €200
  • FETAC Examination Fees: €50
  • City & Guilds: €95
  • Senior Trades: €88
  • Log Books: €15
  • Class Materials: €290

TOTAL: €993

Duration:

This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.

Adult Education:

Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee.

For More Information:

Please phone 091 581342 or email info@gti.ie

Please Note:

The Institute reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.