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Free Level 2 Barbering Course in Canterbury

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start23 Feb 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Barbering Course in Canterbury. Classes run at Canterbury College, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over 12 weeks, you'll cover client consultation, cutting and styling men's hair, shaping facial hair, and health and safety in a salon setting. You'll practise in industry-standard salons using professional tools, working with real clients under experienced guidance. This barbering qualification builds the technical skills and client care knowledge employers look for.

Who this course is for

Hairdressing and Barbering is a creative, fast-moving industry where no two days are the same. It’s all about developing technical skill, building confidence, and helping people look and feel their best.

This part-time Level 2 course, designed for learners aged 19+, is designed to give you the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to specialise as a barber.

Focusing on men's hair, you’ll learn how professionals deliver high-quality services in a barbershop environment. You’ll build your confidence with unique experience in our industry-standard salons, working on paying clients while learning from experienced lecturers.

As you develop your technical ability and client care skills, you’ll be ready for work as a barber, or further specialised study.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and plan barbering services to suit individual needs.
  • You'll develop techniques for cutting and styling men's hair to a professional standard.
  • You'll practise cutting and shaping facial hair, including beards and moustaches.
  • You'll apply health and safety procedures in a salon environment.
  • You'll learn how to promote products and services to clients.
  • You'll build hands-on experience using professional barbering tools and products.
  • You'll develop client care skills, adapting your approach to different styles and preferences.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in industry-standard salons at Canterbury College, working on paying clients alongside experienced lecturers. Assessment is skills-based, carried out in the salon environment. You'll be observed demonstrating barbering techniques and client care, and assessed on your knowledge of salon practices and health and safety.

What you will need to bring

You may need to purchase a specialist barbering kit from the college's approved supplier. Canterbury College will confirm exactly what's required before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Barber: how to become a barber in a barbershop or salon
  • Junior barber: entry-level role assisting and building client base
  • Hairdresser: men's hair specialist in a hairdressing salon
  • Salon assistant: supporting senior stylists while developing skills
  • Mobile barber: self-employed, visiting clients at home or events

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Barbering (VTCT or City and Guilds): deepens technical skills and prepares you for senior or specialist roles.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your scope to include women's hairdressing alongside barbering.
  • Apprenticeship in Barbering: combine paid work with structured training toward a higher-level qualification.
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