Listowel Community College

Hairdressing - (FETAC Level 5)

This full time course is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in Hairdressing. The course can lead to employment in hairdressing as a second or third year stylist. It leads to entry into the Diploma in Hairdressing (with Beauty Care).

Duration: 1 Year
Course Code: DHXXX

Course content:

• Hairdressing Science
• Customer Service
• Communications
• Manual Handling
• Computers
• Hairdressing Theory & Science
• Safety & Health at Work
• Work Experience
• First Aid

Entry Requirements
School Leavers:

• CAO/CAS does not apply to our courses. Students who have passed Leaving Certificate of Leaving Certificate Applied or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme are eligible to apply.
• Applicants must be 17 years.
• Applicatns may be interviewed.
• Entry requirements may be waived, in some instances.

Mature Students

• Listowel Community College welcomes applications from mature students.
• Applicants may be interviewed.
• Entry requirements may be waived for mature students depending on their life experience.

Certification:

• FETAC Level 5
• Red Cross First Aid Certificate or Occupational First Aid Certificate
• Manual Handling (Course delivered by a Chartered Physiotherapist)

Further Study: Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC)

Course Fees: There are no course fees as this is an ESF funded course.

Registration, examination and Kit fees (i.e. materials) will apply. Grants for the course are means-tested. Students should apply to their local VEC office regarding eligibility.
Kerry Education Services (VEC) 066 712 1488

Job Opportunities: Work in Hair Salons, Clinics, Health and Fitness Clubs, Gymnasium/Leisure Centres. Work as second or third year stylist.