Free Level 2 Barbering Course in Grimsby. Classes run at Grimsby Institute on a part-time daytime timetable, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over roughly eight months, you'll build the practical skills needed to work as a barber or hairdresser. The course covers cutting techniques, styling, shaving services, and client care. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this level 2 barbering qualification is the right fit, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://grimsby.ac.uk/courses/hair-and-beauty/
What you will learn
You'll learn classic and contemporary barbering cutting techniques
You'll develop wet and dry shaving skills, including cut-throat razor work
You'll practise hair styling and finishing methods
You'll learn how to consult with clients and identify their needs
You'll understand scalp and hair condition and how to adapt your approach
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a barbering environment
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon-style classroom at Grimsby Institute. Assessment includes observed practical tasks, where an assessor watches you carry out barbering services, alongside written or verbal questions to check your knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Grimsby Institute 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 junior: assisting senior stylists while building experience
Mobile barber: self-employed, visiting clients at home or events
Cruise ship barber: barbering roles on board cruise liners
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering: the next step if you want to take on more complex services and move into senior or supervisory roles.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your skills into women's hairdressing and opens more salon opportunities.
Assessor qualifications (Level 3 Award in Education and Training): useful if you want to teach barbering in a college or training centre.
