Level 2 Barbering

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
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.
· 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.
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.
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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