Barbering - Introduction
Participants in the Introduction to Barbering Course are eligible to take the additional examinations to achieve the Level 2 Certificate in Barbering from VTCT. This is equivalent to a Level 4 NFQ award. Knights is an authorised training and certification centre for VTCT.
| Award Name | Certificate at UK Level 2 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Vocational Training Charitable Trust |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate at UK Level 2 | Vocational Training Charitable Trust |
Duration
Full Time: Monday – Thursday Times 10 – 4pm Duration 6 weeks
Part Time: Monday and Tuesday Times 5pm to 7pm Duration 15 weeks
Entry Requirements
There are no prerequisites for taking our Introductory course. People of all ages and from all over the country with a wide variety of backgrounds have taken our course and gone on to work in barbershops. Several have even opened their own barbershops after the course.
Further information
2023 Full Time Introduction to Barbering Courses
16th October 2023
2023 Part Time Introduction to Barbering Course (Evenings)
11th September 2023
Note: Deposits and fees paid are non-refundable.
We are very centrally located on Grafton Street which means that it’s easier to get models here than in most places. We have a very good reputation for the standard of haircuts our Students provide at no cost.
Full Time: €1800 (including professional equipment worth €300)
Part Time: Special price is €1500. Normally €1800. Save 20%.
Government grants are sometimes available to eligible people. Contact your local Employment Services office/Intreo Centre - the contact details of which are available from the Department of Social Protection's website: www.welfare.ie
There are no prerequisites for taking our Introductory course. People of all ages and from all over the country with a wide variety of backgrounds have taken our course and gone on to work in barbershops. Several have even opened their own barbershops after the course.
Government grants are sometimes available to eligible people. Contact your local Employment Services office/Intreo Centre – the contact details of which are available from the Department of Social Protection’s website: www.welfare.ie
We are very centrally located on Grafton Street which means that it’s easier to get models here than in most places. We have a very good reputation for the standard of haircuts our Students provide at no cost.
We will teach you:
Health and Safety
Correct way of Shampooing hair
Customer Service
Client Consultation
Haircutting techniques
Using scissors and thinning scissors
Using the razor (clippers) and attachments (blades)
Blending
Texturising
Styling hair
Finishing
Beard Trimming
Knights School of Barbering:
T: +353 (0)86 152 8179 or 01 478 0283