Free Level 2 Barbering Course in Weybridge. Classes run at Brooklands Technical College - Weybridge Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for 33 weeks, giving you time to build your skills at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll cover the core techniques barbers use every day: cutting, shaving, styling, and client consultation. The college has its own Hair and Beauty salon, so you'll practise in a professional environment. Funding is available for school leavers and adults.
Who this course is for
Funding is available for school leavers and adults
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll learn classic and contemporary barbering cutting techniques
You'll develop wet and dry shaving skills, including razor work
You'll practise styling and finishing for a range of hair types
You'll carry out client consultations and identify suitable services
You'll learn how to maintain tools, equipment, and a safe working environment
You'll develop professional salon skills including client care and communication
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the college's Hair and Beauty salon. Assessment includes observed practical tasks, where an assessor watches you carry out barbering services to industry standards. You'll also complete written or knowledge-based assessments covering the theory behind the techniques you use.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brooklands Technical College - Weybridge Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Barber: work in a barbershop or men's grooming salon
Hairdresser: cut and style hair in a salon setting
Salon assistant: support senior stylists while building experience
Mobile barber: offer barbering services at clients' locations
Barbershop owner: run your own business after gaining experience
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering: the next step if you want to take on more complex services and work toward senior or management roles in a barbershop.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your skills across men's and women's hair, useful if you want to work across both disciplines.
Barbering Apprenticeship (Level 2 or Level 3): combine work and study to gain on-the-job experience while earning.
