Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
You will study and practice all areas of barbering including consulting, hair and scalp analysis, shampooing and conditioning the hair and scalp, styling and finishing techniques, cutting techniques which include classic and creative cuts, clipper work, fading and chemical services. Work placement is integral part of the course, with learners incorporating college study with practical experience in a barber shop.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Areas of study – Year 1
Hairdressing Science
Hairdressing Theory & Practice
Barbering Techniques
Customer Service
Retail Selling
Word Processing
Safety and Health at Work
Work Experience
Areas of study – Year 2
Follow Health and Safety Practices in the Salon
Client Consultation
Shampoo & Condition the Hair and Scalp
Cut Men’s Hair
Styling Men’s Hair
Cut Facial Hair
Additional
Create an Image Based on a Theme within the Hair and Beauty Sector,
Display Stock to Promote Sales in the Salon
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M3351 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Barbering graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
- Junior barber in Salon/Barber shop
- Sales representative selling hair products and services
- Self-employment.