Level 2 Traineeship in Hair and Media Make-Up

Level 2 Traineeships are ideal for learners who wish to develop and practice the skills required for employment within the hairdressing/media make-up industry.

P11187

Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn

Full-Time

Further Education

Hairdressing

Available Sessions

We have 2 sessions available for application on this course in Bangor, Lisburn.

Why Study This Course

This course is designed to develop your skills and knowledge in both hairdressing and media make-up to give you the opportunity to follow a career as a hairdresser or a makeup artist in fashion or media.

The course has a hands-on approach giving you the opportunity to gain experience in the College Salons of Shadeka and Revive. You will also work at commercial events such as Halloween events, intercampus competitions and Christmas shows, enabling you to gain industry relevant experience and build your portfolio.

During your time on the course you will learn the art of dressing hair, how to apply make-up, lash and brow treatment, how to cut and colour hair. You will also create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty industry. As well as providing you with the technical skills and knowledge in your chosen area, the Traineeship will help you to develop a range of transversal skills that are important for employment including: Problem solving, Teamwork, Communication, Time management, Entrepreneurship.

A key feature of delivery of Traineeships is the embedding of Project Based Learning into the curriculum which is a dynamic approach to learning, in which you will explore real-world problems and challenges that have been developed with employers. This prepares you for further study and/or employment as a trainee hairstylist/make-up artist.

Course Overview

The new Traineeship programme will allow participants to achieve a full Level 2 qualification. Delivered on campus 20 hours per week, the course will comprise the following key elements within the Direct Entry Traineeship or Introductory Traineeship.

A level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing
Vocational skills development including Transversal and Digital skills
Literacy and Numeracy qualification at Level 2 (may include GCSE qualifications in English and Maths)
A college based placement

Students are required to purchase a uniform, hairdressing kit that includes dolls head and makeup, face-painting, and lash & brow kit.

Direct Entry Traineeship: You must hold a minimum of a Level 1 qualification, defined as four GCSEs Grades D-G to include Maths and English Grade D or above. You will also be required to complete an initial vocational assessment.

*Introductory Traineeship: If you do not meet the enhanced entry criteria for 'Direct entry' you may enter an ‘introductory phase’ of the Traineeship.

Suitability will also be determined following an assessment of your current level of literacy and numeracy. If you have not obtained the stated entry grades for Maths & English, but your assessment determines that you have the potential to achieve a Level 2 Essential Skill in numeracy and/or literacy over the duration of the NI Traineeship, you may be enrolled as an ‘Introductory’ Trainee*, following the same programme as those of the Full NI Traineeship except for Essential Skills.  

NB. Entry criteria may be subject to change and enhanced criteria may apply.

All applicants will be in for interview and skills test for this course.

Course modules may include:

The art of dressing hair
The art of photographic make-up
Apply make-up
Client care and communication in beauty related industies
Create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector
Lash and brow treatments
Cut hair using hairdressing techniques
Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
Themed face painting
Colour hair

Assessments will be carried out on paying clients

Successful completion of this course can lead to employment or further study on the Level 3 Hairdressing programme or Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair and Media Make-Up.

Available Sessions

We have 2 sessions available for application on this course in Bangor, Lisburn.

For more information or help with this course send us an enquiry and a member of our team will get back in touch.

Available Sessions

Title	Campus	Start	Spaces
Level 2 Traineeship in Hair and Media Make-Up Y11187BF1A-25/26-FT	Bangor	01/09/2025	14	More Info
Level 2 Traineeship in Hair and Media Make-Up Y11187LF1A-25/26-FT	Lisburn	01/09/2025	16	More Info
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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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