NATIONAL HAIRDRESSING APPRENTICESHIP

The new National Hairdressing Apprenticeship has been developed by a consortium steering group (CSG) lead by a ‘co-ordinating provider', Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. The programme has been designed to deliver a nationally-recognised standard that will be responsive to the needs of industry, through robust engagement and liaison with industry and education experts nationwide. The CSG's mission is to provide a statutory apprenticeship that offers a nationally-recognised standard for the hairdressing industry in Ireland, and promotes hairdressing as a valid and exciting career opportunity... The CSG has a public role in supporting the promotion of the occupation and the apprenticeship. It will do this by providing information on the programme to the potential apprentices, employers and to the media. Through its employer members and professional bodies, it will inform the industry of updates relating to the programme. The CSG comprises of representatives from IMAGE..