The programme is divided into 7 modules in year 1, 6 modules in year 2 and 5 modules in year 3.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• QQI Level 4 Major Award, or recognised equivalent (for example Leaving Certificate) or two years full-time experience working
  within a salon.
• CEFRL B2+ level of English
  (where English is not a first language).
• QQI Level 5
• Leaving Certificate
• Mature Applicants

The Hairdressing Apprenticeship is a 3-year, work-based learning programme which leads to a level 6 Major Award on the National Framework of Qualifications. Apprentices will spend 80% on the job training with the employer and 20% at a training college.

The programme aims to ensure that theoretical learning
in an education or training institution is reinforced by
the practical experience of undertaking a real job and equips the participant to absorb workplace culture and business processes, whilst honing employability skills.
The programme is designed to provide the Hairdressing Apprentice with the knowledge, skills and competencies to become a skilled and confident hairdresser.

Hairdressers will be qualified to work autonomously in a competent, professional and independent capacity, with the ability to use the knowledge, skills and competencies required in their professional practice. They will demonstrate an extensive range of skills and services; from styling, colouring and cutting hair to performing scalp treatments.

On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you
may work as a qualified Hairdresser. Up to now there was no nationally recognised qualification for hairdressers in Ireland. This apprenticeship will provide the first nationally recognised flagship standard for the hairdressing industry.

A hairdressing apprenticeship will ensure that training and development of hairdressing professionals will be formally regulated and consistent. It will provide a consistent standard nationally, providing a route to recognised qualifications with clear routes for progression within the industry and to other training and education opportunities. In addition, the qualification can be used to progress to advanced entry to relevant third level colleges.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Non-Standard Entry In a case where an applicant does not meet the educational requirements specified above, they must satisfactorily complete an informative panel interview facilitated by the Programme Manager.

Advanced Entry

Where applicable, advanced entry is permitted into Year 2 only through the Recognition of Prior Learning process.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Students must find a salon that is registered with the National Hairdressing Apprenticeship.

Applications should be made through the National Hairdressing Apprenticeship at:

https://apprenticeship.ie/career-seekers/get- started/next-steps/hairdressing/hairdressing-l6 

You do not apply to Dunboyne College using the button below for this course.

The following modules are subject to change due to availability and demand:

• Hairdressing Theory and Practice
• Communications
• Hairdressing Science
• Customer Service
• Safety and Health at Work
• Work Experience
• Word Processing
• Creative Styling
• Retail Selling
• Start Your Own Business

This one-year course will prepare students to work in the hairdressing and haircare industries. This course can be done before the National Hairdressing Apprenticeship course.

This is the ideal starting point for a successful and fulfilling career in the hairdressing industry. Students develop
the required skills to work in a professional salon and
also perfect the customer communication essential to its success.

The course will cover all key areas of hairdressing which will enhance students’ techniques and their creative and inter- personal skills.

This course caters for school leavers and mature students. It is an intense, one-year programme, which requires a high level of commitment, attendance and enthusiasm.

• Level 5 Hairdressing 5M3351
• ITEC qualifications in Skincare and Makeup
• To successful complete ITEC qualifications students must meet ITEC attendance requirements

Graduates who qualify in this area can pursue a career in styling, theatrical film work, general hairdressing work, hairdressing retail outlets or it can lead to placement as a senior 1st year apprentice in a hairdressing salon.

Further study for junior and senior trade certificates can be undertaken in Dunboyne College.

Graduates may further their study at Level 6 in the hair industry in Dunboyne College of Further Education or any level 7 or level 8 degrees at technological universities around the country.

EMPLOYMENT PROGRESSION

Students from this course are well placed to enter hairdressing apprenticeships or to gain employment in hairdressing salons.

Additional Qualifications available:

• ITEC Diploma in Beauty Specialist

• Industry courses in Nail Technology, Gel Polish, Brow and Lashes

• Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or;
• Mature Students or;
• Other equivalent qualifications

  All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.

The following modules are subject to change due to availability and demand:

The Advanced Beauty Therapy course at Dunboyne College of Further Education offer Level 6 QQI qualifications along with ITEC Diplomas.

This course is ideal for students who wish to enhance
their current beauty qualification and further their career within the beauty industry. While studying on this year long course students will gain experience in both practical and theoretical work. Students will participate in work experience where they will gain an insight into what life would be like working in some of the best salons and clinics around.

As you will work to achieve an ITEC Diploma, this qualification will give you the opportunity to travel as it is recognised in over 40 countries worldwide.

The Advanced Beauty Therapy Course offers highly specialised treatments focusing mainly on the skin.

To successful complete ITEC qualifications students must meet ITEC attendance requirements.

Graduates who qualify in this area can pursue a career in beauty salons, make-up and skin care consultancies or work in leisure centres, on cruise liners or in health farms and spas.

Graduates can also pursue careers as a therapist company representative or a massage therapist.

Graduates may further their study in the beauty industry.

• Level 5 Beauty 5M3471 or equivalent Beauty Therapy qualification

• ITEC Diploma in Beauty Specialist