Hairdressing and Barbering - Year 1 5M3351
Hairdressing is an intensive, hands-on, course leading to recognised qualifications in hairdressing and related skills. Students interested in progressing to a second year where they gain higher qualifications in Senior Trades and a City & Guilds Diploma in Ladies Hair Dressing are selected on a competitive basis. Training is provided in the fully equipped college hairdressing salon. Work experience offers students the opportunity to further develop their skills in selected and approved hairdressing salons.
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.
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent.
Pre-entry guidance meeting
Mature applicants welcome
Year 1 offers certification in QQI Level 5 and Junior Trades Examination (Department of Education & Skills)
Year 2 offers certification in Senior Trades Examination (Department of Education & Skills) & (Diploma in Ladies Hairdressing - City & Guilds)
- Hairdressing Theory and Practice 5N3345
- Hairdressing Science 5N3346
- Barbering Techniques 5N3348
- Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
- Work Experience 5N1356
- Creative Styling 5N3349
- Customer Service 5N0972
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module.
Students who successfully complete this Level 5 Award may be considered for entry into the Hairdressing - Senior Trades course. 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 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 QQI Requirements Lookup
Student Contribution: €175
Student Kit: €250
Total: €425
Students who qualify in this area may pursue careers in the following areas:
Hairdressing
Cruise Ships
Start Your Own Business
Leisure Centres
Trichology
Session Stylist
Barber
Receptionist
Sales Representative
Health Spas
Hotels
Film & Theatre
Salons
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee.
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GTI 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.
The time I spent in Galway Technical Institute gave me the key skills for the Hairdressing Industry. The teachers are truly amazing and I truly believe they gave me the confidence and knowledge to strive forward in my chosen area and become the Hairdresser I am today. I am now self-employed. Even though I still provide Freelance Hairdressing Services to clients, I now work mainly on Photo-shoots. This involves styling the hair for publications, promotion and TV. During my time at the Galway Technical Institute I was able to take part in numerous extra circular activities such as Open Days, Fashion Shows and Hair Dressing competitions. www.facebook.com/shockalocks.sessionstyling