ITEC & VTCT Level 2 Barber Diploma
Kickstart your career with the Level 2 ITEC & VTCT Diploma in Barbering — no experience needed. This globally recognised qualification gives you the skills, confidence, and certification to work in barbershops across Ireland and beyond. It’s the perfect first step to turning your passion into a profession.
Hands-on training from an experienced professional — Scissors, clippers, razors – learn it all, hands-on.
Build Client Confidence — Learn to consult with confidence and deliver a polished, professional experience every time.
Get Certified & Hired — Graduate with a recognised qualification and job-ready skills.
Monday or Saturday
9am – 12pm
ITEC & VTEC Diploma
Ready to Start a Career in Barbering?
Looking for a hands-on career that can’t be replaced by AI? There’s never been a better time to learn barbering — and no better place to start than with Maria at Mr. Mills Barber Academy in Cork.
Our Beginner Barbering Course requires no prior experience. You’ll get patient, practical guidance from Maria herself, gaining the confidence to cut with scissors and clippers, manage client consultations professionally, and understand essential barbershop hygiene and safety.
Over 100 hours of expert-led classes (two evenings per week), you’ll learn a skill that lasts a lifetime — opening doors to exciting job prospects at home and abroad. You’ll finish with a Level 2 ITEC & VTCT Diploma, a globally recognised certification that sets you apart.
✅ Must be 16+
✅ Basic computer skills required
✅ Barber starter kit available at an additional cost
Why wait? Begin your barbering journey today.
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- Advise and consult with clients for men’s hair services
- Shampoo, condition and treat men’s hair and scalp
- Cutting men’s hair using basic techniques
- Dry and finish men’s hair
- Cut facial hair to shape using basic techniques
- Create basic outlines and detailing in hair
- Clipper maintenance
- Hair tonics
- Synoptic Practical Examination
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