Mens Grooming Traineeship

PLSS Code 475507 | Fee Free

Designed to meet the needs of the up-to-the-minute men’s grooming industry, this programme develops far more than barbering skills alone. Learners gain expertise in men's hair cutting, styling and finishing, facial hair shaping, detailing, client consultation, scalp and hair treatments, and professional grooming services. The programme also includes specialist training in Indian Head Massage, providing valuable additional skills that are highly sought after in today's quality salons and men’s grooming establishments.

Alongside extensive practical training, learners develop a thorough understanding of business awareness, professional conduct, customer care, anatomy and physiology, infection prevention and control, and workplace practice. These skills prepare graduates not only for employment in top salons and barbershops but also provide a solid foundation for those who aspire to establish and manage their own successful men’s grooming business in the future.

Delivered as a Traineeship, this programme is free of charge for eligible learners and participants may be able to retain their social welfare entitlements while undertaking their studies, subject to individual circumstances. Learners also benefit from valuable work experience opportunities.

Due to the programme's strong reputation and excellent employment outcomes, places are highly sought after. Entry is by interview, and where applications exceed available places, selection is competitive. This commitment to quality ensures a motivated learning environment and helps maintain the programme's reputation as one of the leading pathways into the men's grooming profession.

Whether your goal is to work in a high-end salon, become a specialist men's grooming practitioner, or ultimately open your own business, this programme provides the advanced technical skills, industry knowledge, professional qualifications, and practical experience needed to build a successful career in the rapidly growing men's grooming sector.

Entry Requirements

Over 16 years.
Personal Interview.
We also welcome applications from mature students on all our courses.

What Will I Study?

Professional Conduct and Business Awareness - Traineeship (J/101/2239) ITEC
Anatomy and Physiology (5N0749) QQI
Work Experience (5N1356) QQI
Infection Prevention and Control (5N3734) QQI
Body, Massage and Figure Analysis (5N3465) QQI
Advise and consult with clients for men's hair services (J/617/8084) ITEC
Shampoo, condition and treat men's hair and scalp (L/617/8085) ITEC
Cutting Men's Hair using Basic Techniques (R/617/8086) ITEC
Dry and Finish Men's Hair (Y/617/8087) ITEC
Cut Facial Hair to shape using Basic Techniques (D/617/8088) ITEC
Create Basic Outlines and detailing in hair (H/617/8089) ITEC
Clipper Maintenance (Y/617/8090) ITEC
Hair Tonics (D/617/8091) ITEC

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course you will have developed your practical skills to an advanced level through a variety of techniques. You will be able to creatively cut men’s hair and you will have learned the intricate specialist work of cutting men’s facial hair. You will develop a sound knowledge of monitoring health and safety whilst working in the Men’s Grooming Industry. You will also develop a knowledge and understanding of the practical skills, which will allow you to develop these skills to a high level, enabling you to perform your own salon service.