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Level 2 Barbering Course in Darlington – Darlington College – Part-time

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Barbering Course in Darlington. Classes run at Darlington College, one afternoon or evening per week, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll need a Level 2 Hairdressing qualification, or be working toward one, or have relevant industry experience. The course covers the core barbering skills that employers expect, taught by a specialist tutor with hands-on industry background. Plan for around three hours of private study each week alongside your contact time. The course runs for 34 weeks.

Who this course is for

This is a part time course . It enables you to master the necessary basic barbering skills and achieve a certificate that is relevant to industry. The expected contact time will be approximately one evening/afternoon per week with students expected to devote around 3 hours per week in private study. You will be taught using up to date resources that are appropriate to your individual learning style.

Entry requirements

You will need to have or be working towards a Level 2 Hairdressing qualification or have relevant industrial experience.

It will help you build a solid foundation of knowledge and skills delivered by a specialist barbering tutor with extensive industrial and teaching experience.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn to cut men's hair using a range of barbering techniques
  • You'll learn to use clippers, scissors, and razors safely and accurately
  • You'll learn to style and finish hair to a professional standard
  • You'll learn to consult with clients and identify their needs
  • You'll learn to maintain tools, equipment, and a safe working environment
  • You'll learn to apply shaving and facial hair services
  • You'll develop the industry knowledge needed to work in a barbershop

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom setting using up-to-date resources suited to your individual learning style. Teaching is delivered by a specialist barbering tutor with extensive industry and teaching experience. Assessment is through a combination of practical skills observation and knowledge-based tasks. You'll be expected to practise and study independently for around three hours per week outside of your timetabled sessions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Darlington College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Barber: how to become a barber in a barbershop or salon
  • Hairdresser: cutting and styling in a hair salon
  • Salon assistant: supporting senior stylists while building experience
  • Mobile barber: self-employed barbering at clients' locations
  • Barbershop manager: running day-to-day operations once experienced

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: the next step if you want to take on more advanced techniques and move toward senior or management roles in a barbershop.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your skills across both barbering and hairdressing, useful if you want to work across different salon environments.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: an option if you'd like to teach barbering in the future.
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