Free Level 2 Barbering Course in Hull. Classes run full-time during the day at Hull College. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, or a Level 1 Subject Qualification, plus ESOL Level 1 Speaking and Writing before you start. The course takes one year and covers everything from skin and hair structure to cutting, shaping and finishing men's hair. You'll work on real clients in Salon QG, building consultation and customer service skills alongside your technical ones. A free barbering course for adults and school leavers looking to enter the trade.
Who this course is for
This course will provide you with the all of the skills that you need for a successful barbering career. You will be working on clients in Salon QG, developing your communcations and customer service skills alongside your specialist ones. The course will include the following units: Skin and hair structure Tools, products and equipment used Consultation process Shampooing and conditioning Cutting mens hair Cutting mens facial hair Drying and finishing mens hair If you are interested in the barbering profession, then this is the course for you. ESOL students will require Level 1 speaking and writing prior to starting the course
Entry requirements
4 x GCSEs at grade 3(D) or above, or Level 1 Subject Qualification In addition: ESOL Level 1 Speaking and Writing must be achieved prior to course start date
What you will learn
You'll learn the structure of skin and hair and how it affects barbering treatments.
You'll use the tools, products and equipment needed for professional barbering.
You'll carry out client consultations and develop your customer service skills.
You'll shampoo and condition hair correctly for different hair types.
You'll cut men's hair using a range of techniques.
You'll cut and shape men's facial hair.
You'll dry and finish men's hair to a professional standard.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in Salon QG, working on clients throughout the course. Classroom-based teaching covers the underpinning knowledge for each unit. Assessment includes practical observations, where you'll demonstrate barbering techniques to the required standard, alongside knowledge-based assessments covering topics such as skin and hair science, tools and products, and the consultation process.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hull College 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. Style and cut hair in a salon environment.
Salon junior or assistant. Support senior stylists while building experience.
Self-employed barber. Run your own chair or mobile barbering business.
Men's grooming specialist. Focus on beard and facial hair treatments.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering. The next step for barbers aiming for senior or supervisory roles.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing. Broadens your skills to cover women's hairdressing alongside barbering.
Barbering Apprenticeship (Level 2 or Level 3). Earn while you learn and build experience with an employer.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. If you want to teach barbering or hairdressing in the future.
