Course description

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
Art Studio
Work placement in chosen field
Team building excursions
Visits to and from industry specialists
Photo-shoots in collaboration withFashion and Photography departments
Access to fully equipped IT suitesand Library
Wifi and Moodle

Workshops include

Visits to and from industry specialists
Spray tanning
Fashion up-styling
Special occasion make-up
First Aid
Manual Handling
Wellbeing & Resilience

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.

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