This course is aimed at learners who have successfully completed their studies at the Alternative Learning Programme of the Ministry for Education, and are interested in pursuing further vocational studies at MQF Level 3, related to hairdressing. This course focuses on the knowledge and skills required for eventual employment at assistant technician level in the hairdressing sector. The combination of practical experience and theoretical knowledge gained by sucessfully completing the course, will equip learners with the knowledge and skills with which they will be able to access the labour market, or alternatively, they will be eligible to continue their studies at MQF level 4 at MCAST, by selecting one of the various Advanced Diplomas offered by the College, in their preferred area of study.

This programme of studies leads to a career in the hairdressing industry. This course allows learners to acquire skills which are relevant to succeed and be competitive in the hairdressing industry. Alternatively, learners may wish to consider furthering their studies by progressing to the Level 4 Advanced Diploma programme in Hairdressing Learners cover a variety of study units such as client consultation, hair cutting and styling for different occasions, hair colouring, perming and straightening. This includes experience within the inhouse salon at the Institute of Community Services as well as accredited apprenticeship in industry. Other modules relate to health and safety practices in the salon and science of hairdressing. Learners will also further their skills and competencies. Learners are required to purchase the necessary hairdressing accessories at the beginning of the academic year.

• Assistant Hair Stylist for Women,
• Sales Representative for Hair Products

Applicants are expected to have completed the one-year ALP programme and obtained at least an MQF Level 1 in Maltese, English and Mathematics TOGETHER WITH an MQF Level 2 in TWO vocational subjects forming part of the ALP Programme – as clearly documented by the official ALP School Leaving Certificate / SSQP

No other entry routes are considered for this specific programme of studies (Maturity Clause application is not applicable for this programme). An applicant who does not have the ALP School Leaving Certificate, may wish to have a look at a Level 3 programme in the same thematic area within the same Institute.