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Level 2 in Barbering
Course content & format
Shape Your Future in Barbering
Dreaming of launching your career in the fast-paced world of barbering? This full-time course is the perfect starting point! Step into a creative and energetic industry where no two days are ever the same. Whether you’re passionate about precision cutting, modern trends, or building great connections with clients, this hands-on qualification will give you the confidence and skills to become salon-ready. Get ready to grow, create, and thrive in a career you’ll love!
What You’ll Learn
You’ll dive into nine essential units that blend engaging practical work with solid theory-based learning. Each lesson is delivered by experienced industry professionals in our state-of-the-art commercial salon, giving you real-world experience from your very first day. It’s the perfect environment to build your confidence, refine your skills, and feel fully prepared for a thriving career in barbering.
Units you'll study:
· Health and safety in the salon
· Client consultation
· Cutting men’s hair
· Cutting facial hair
· Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
· Promote products and services to clients in a salon
· Working in the hair industry
· The art of colouring hair
· Perm and neutralise 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 get the chance to take part in exciting trips, inspiring industry seminars, and creative competitions that will broaden your knowledge and spark fresh ideas.
To build your confidence and prepare you for the world of work, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience with paying clients in our commercial salon. You’ll also complete industry work placements, helping you stay up to date with the latest trends and develop the professional skills employers are looking for.
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, or Fail
What can I do next?
After completing this qualification, you can progress to:
· Level 3 Diploma in Barbering
· Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing
· Apprenticeship in Barbering or Hairdressing
· Employment in a barbershop or salon
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