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Level 2 Barbering
Course content & format
Shape Your Future in Barbering
Dreaming of a career in the fast-paced world of barbering? This full-time course is your first step into a creative, dynamic industry where every day is different. Whether you're passionate about style or love connecting with people, this hands-on qualification is designed to get you salon-ready and confident in your skills.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll complete four essential units that combine both practical and theory-based learning. These are taught by experienced industry professionals in our state of the art, commercial salon, giving you real-world experience from day one.
Units you'll study:
· Health and Safety in the Salon
· Client Consultation
· Cutting Men’s Hair
· Cutting Facial Hair
Alongside your technical training, you'll build key employability skills, including:
· Customer care and communication
· Teamwork
· Professionalism
· Organisation
· Numeracy and literacy
Your learning experience
Our teaching style is interactive and inclusive. We cater to different learning styles using:
· Practical workshops
· Group activities
· Real client sessions
· Assignments & online exams
· Industry case studies and role plays
You’ll also take part in exciting trips, industry seminars, and competitions to deepen your knowledge and creativity.
To boost your confidence and job-readiness, you'll gain hands-on experience with paying clients in our commercial salon and take part in industry work placements to keep up with the latest trends.
Entry qualifications
· 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above
· A positive interview with our barbering team
· Enthusiasm and commitment to the industry
You should be:
● Passionate about barbering
● Reliable and punctual
● Good with people
● Dexterous and creative
● Self-motivated with strong communication skills
Before starting, you’ll need to purchase a salon uniform and a professional barbering kit. Financial support may be available if you need help with the cost.
How is this course assessed?
To pass the course, you’ll need to complete all units through:
· Practical assessments
· Online exams
· Written assignments
Each unit is graded Pass, Merit, or Distinction.
What can I do next?
After completing this qualification, you can progress to:
· Level 3 Certificate in Barbering
· Level 2 Hairdressing
· Apprenticeship in Barbering or Hairdressing
· Employment in a barbershop or salon
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