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Earn while you learn to be a hairdresser
Train in a real salon four days a week and with us one day a week, and qualify with the only recognised national qualification for hairdressers in Ireland.
QQI Level 6
Advanced Certificate in Hairdressing
3 years minimum
on and off the job
Paid, in a salon
about 80% of your training
1 day a week here
Mountrath Road, Portlaoise
HOW IT WORKS
Four days in the salon, one day with us
About 80% of your training happens on the job, in full-time employment in a salon. The other 20% is off the job, one day a week at Portlaoise Institute. Together they give you the skills, theory and confidence to become a fully qualified hairdresser.
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Example week. Your college day will be confirmed when you start.
What you’ll learn
The apprenticeship is in three stages, building from the basics to advanced cutting, colour and styling.
Who can apply?
Leaving Certificate, or Leaving Certificate Applied with Distinction.
Assessed on merit. You don’t need the qualifications above.
Completes a short assessment and interview, including a check that your English is at the level needed.
NOT READY YET?
Start with our Pre-Apprenticeship in Hairdressing (Level 4)
A full-time course to build your hairdressing skills before you start an apprenticeship.
How to apply
1
Apply online
Fill in the short online application form.
2
Assessment & interview
We’ll invite you in for a short assessment and a chat.
3
Start your apprenticeship
Next intake: [month year].
Questions about the apprenticeship?
Contact Julia Mullally at jmullally@loetb.ie or call 057 863 0157.