Hairdressing and Beauty Therapies

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Hairdressing 5M3351
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This Hairdressing & Beauty Specialist Level 5 Certificate offers both practical and theoretical skills to help you develop the confidence and knowledge necessary to pursue further study in the hair or beauty field.  This course is an ideal launchpad for students wishing to embark on a career in Hairdressing or Beauty.

Employment Opportunities

Following on from the course students can secure work as a Hairdressing Apprentice, which allows you to earn as you learn, combining full time work with ongoing training. See our course Level 6 National Hairdressing Apprenticeship for more information.
Students have also progressed to working in Beauty Salons as trainees or as Beauty and Hair advisors in Pharmacies and other retail outlets.

Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May

Coordinator: Sandra Ruane

Email: sandraruane@scfe.ie

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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

Course Features

  • Visits to and from industry specialists
  • Workshops from specialists showcasing latest current trends>
  • Spray tanning>

Course Facilities

  •  Fully equipped hairdressing studios
  •  Fully equipped beauty treatment rooms
  •  Work placement in chosen field
  •  Photo-shoots in collaboration with Fashion and Performing Arts departments
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Entry requirements

  • Leaving Certificate or equivalent, LCA or relevant experience
  • Interview
  • Mature applicants welcome
  • Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements

“Since graduating I have completed my apprenticeship with Peter Mark. I have been teaching at SCFE for the last 9 years and running my own business as a Freelance Hair Stylist specialising in Hair Extensions and Bridal work. My most recent achievement is becoming a finalist in two categories at the 2023 GLammies by Great Lengths Awards.  I was also awarded winner of the 2019, 2022 GLammies by Great Lengths Awards  Bridal Category and Creative Innovation.”

Linda Thornton

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Course modules are reviewed annually and may be subject to change