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What is an Apprenticeship?

Apprenticeship is a programme of structured education and training. It combines and alternates learning in the workplace with learning in a training centre.

 

Apprenticeship is a dual system, a blended combination of on-the-job employer-based training and off-the-job training.

 

This apprenticeship offers a Nationally and Internationally  recognised QQI Level 6 Hairdressing Qualification

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Hairdresser and Makeup Tools

Benefits of the National Hairdressing Apprenticeship

Currently there is a skills shortage and many salons are struggling to find suitably qualified hairdressers to sustain and grow their business. The National Hairdressing Apprenticeship will provide a skilled pool of talent to meet the growing needs of the industry and add value to the employer’s business.

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Skills

Up to now there was no nationally-recognised qualification for hairdressers in Ireland. This apprenticeship will provide the first nationally-recognised flagship standard for the hairdressing industry. A hairdressing apprenticeship will ensure that training and development of hairdressing professionals will be formally regulated and consistent. It will provide a consistent standard nationally, providing a route to recognised qualifications with clear routes for progression within the industry and to other training and education opportunities.

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Hairdresser Teamwork

Financial Employer Supports

If you are an employer taking on an apprentice through the National Hairdressing Apprenticeship (NHA), there is currently a government employer grant of €2,000 per apprentice per year (paid to employers in arrears in two €1,000 instalments). 

In addition, if the apprentice is male, there is an additional Gender Bursary of €2,666 per apprentice (€1,333 after the apprentice completes 6 months of training, and €1,333 after the apprentice completes 18 months of training).

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The National Hairdressing Apprenticeship is typically a three-year programme comprising Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3. The programme formally combines and alternates learning in the workplace with learning in an education or training centre. The National Hairdressing Apprenticeship programme is approved by QQI, SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority, and recognised by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.

 

Most applicants enter the programme through Standard Entry and Non-Standard Entry commencing in Stage 1.
Suitably qualified applicants can apply to commence the programme through the Advanced Entry to Stage 2 entry route.

Simply complete the form below and Jemma, Emma or Sandra from our NHA Tutoring Team would be delighted to answer any queries you have.  They will be happy to meet you, guide you through the registration process or answer any general queries that you may have!

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Detailed Information

Our colleagues at Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board are the co-ordinating provider of this National Hairdressing Apprenticeship for Ireland and more information can be viewed on the NHA website:

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KWETB's NHA Capstone Event

Kildare Wicklow Education and Training Board (KWETB) celebrated the apprentices from our National Hairdressing Apprenticeship Program with a glitzy capstone event held in Naas, Co. Kildare.

 

The showcasing of creativity and flair for hairdressing was outstanding, with inspiration for their creations drawn for the apprentices own experiences and interests.

 

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Capstone Event Photo Gallery

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Orlaith
02:30
Molly
02:21
Kayleigh
02:11
Rebecca
02:21
Danielle
02:14
Josh
02:07
Aine
02:13
Emma
02:14
Kacie
02:16
Aoife
02:17
Niamh
01:42
Kathlyn
01:41
Lauren
02:01
Anthony
02:17
Billie
02:27
Tara
02:56
Cathy Ann
01:55
Kendra
01:56
Megan
02:07
Sabrina
02:18
Colorwow
See what happened at this masterclass!

Learner and Employer Guides

NHA Employer Information Guide
NHA Applicant Information Guide
NHA Graduation Ceremony

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