Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course is taught by qualified professionals who incorporate demonstrations and hands-on workshops with theory work. An integrated work placement providing invaluable industry exposure and state of the art salon facilities ensures graduates will gain recognised qualifications in Barbering.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Barbering Techniques
Client Consultation
Cutting Men’s Hair & Cutting Facial Hair
Hairdressing Theory and Practice
Hairdressing Science
Work Experience/Personal Professional Development
Customer Service
Communications
Reception and front office skills
Health & Safety at Work
Additional:
ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Barbering
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:
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
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
The course will allow successful candidates to seek employment in locations such as: Barber Shops | Hair Salons | Demonstrators | Salon Owner| Film, Theatre and TV Hair Specialist Stylist | Salon Manager | Hairdressing Tutor | Cruise Ships