The NI Traineeship provides a high-quality vocational education and training programme those who aspire to work within a specific sector.

Full details of the programme is available in our Traineeship page.

• Prepare for Services and Maintain Work Areas
• Manage Personal Presentation to a Professional Standard 
• Provide Client Consultation Services 
• Fulfil Salon Reception Duties 
• Contribute to the promotion of products and services 
• Provide the following treatments: Shampooing and conditioning hair services, Styling and cutting men’s hair, cut facial hair and assist with shaving.

Units are subject to change.

This course is subject to the College’s Fitness to Practise and Study Policy.

On completion of the Traineeship, you can progress to a Level 3 further education course or a Level 2 or 3 Apprenticeship (possibly with your work placement employer).  This can lead you to Higher Education options.

You must:

• Be at least 16 years of age on or before 1 July in the year of proposed entry to the course.
• Have a minimum of a Level 1 qualification defined as 4 GCSEs at grades D-G including Maths and English grades D-F or equivalent. However, most areas will require higher grades in Maths and English.  See our Traineeship page for specific grades for each vocational area.
• Attend an information session.