L2 Certificate in Women’s Hairdressing

Education requirements

While there are no specific entry requirements, centres must ensure that learners have the academic ability to successfully complete the programme. Junior Certificate or similar.

Age requirements

Must have reached the statutory school leaving age.

Learning aptitude

Good Eye/ Hand Co-ordination Good Finger Dexterity, i.e. be able to use hairdressing tools and equipment in a safe manner with both hands at the same time when working with hair

Previous experience

n/a

On successful completion of the training programme learners will be able to: 1- Working in the hair industry Understand the requirements for working in the hairdressing industry. 2- Follow health and safety practice in the salon Understand the main provision of the Health and Safety at Work Act, employers’ and employees’ responsibilities, hazards and risk and emergency procedures requirements to maintain health, safety and security practices in the salon. 3- The Client consultation for hair services Understand the methods of communication required to obtain information and provide advice for a variety of salon services and products by analysing factors that may limit or prohibit them. 4- Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp Select suitable products and understand how shampooing and conditioning affects the hair and scalp. Develop the skills in the use and control of water flow and the application of massage techniques for shampooing and conditioning. 5- The Art of Dressing Hair Demonstrate how styling the hair affects the hair structure, how humidity affects the resulting style when styling and dress women’s hair using basic techniques. 6- Cut Women's Hair Demonstrate how to cut women’s hair into basic onelength, basic uniform layered and basic graduated looks. Understand the main factors that need to be considered when cutting hair, the effect cutting hair at different angles has on the haircut, the importance of applying tension to the hair when cutting and the safety considerations that must betaken into account. 7- The Art of Colouring Hair Demonstrate how to change hair colour using basic temporary and semi permanent products by selecting suitable application methods, choosing suitable products, working safely and efficiently and giving aftercare advice. 8- Plaiting and Twisting Hair Carry out basic techniques of plaiting and twisting hair to decorate the plaits and twists using a range of materials to achieve a finished look. 9- Work Experience Demonstrate a broad range of occupational competencies in a real work environment.