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Free Level 2 Barbering Course in Ashton-under-Lyne – Tameside One – Part-time

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Barbering Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside One, part-time during the day, over one year. You'll study four units covering both practical barbering skills and underpinning theory. The course requires a Level 1 standard in English and Maths and a positive interview with the barbering team. Before you start, you'll need to buy a salon uniform and a professional barbering kit, though financial support may be available to help with those costs.

Who this course is for

Shape Your Future in Barbering

Dreaming of a career in the fast-paced world of barbering? This part-time course is your first step into a creative, dynamic industry where every day is different. Whether you're passionate about style or love connecting with people, this hands-on qualification is designed to get you salon-ready and confident in your skills.

What You'll Learn

You'll complete four essential units that combine both practical and theory-based learning. These are taught by experienced industry professionals in our state of the art, commercial salon, giving you real-world experience from day one.

Units you'll study:

  • Health and Safety in the Salon
  • Client Consultation
  • Cutting Men's Hair
  • Cutting Facial Hair

Alongside your technical training, you'll build key employability skills, including:

  • Customer care and communication
  • Teamwork
  • Professionalism
  • Organisation
  • Numeracy and literacy

Entry requirements

  • Level 1 standard in English and Maths
  • A positive interview with our barbering team
  • Enthusiasm and commitment to the industry

You should be:

  • Passionate about barbering
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Good with people
  • Dexterous and creative
  • Self-motivated with strong communication skills

Before starting, you'll need to purchase a salon uniform and a professional barbering kit. Financial support may be available if you need help with the cost.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to cut and style men's hair using a range of barbering techniques.
  • You'll develop skills in using clippers, scissors, and razors safely and accurately.
  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and identify the right style for them.
  • You'll practise shaving and facial hair grooming services.
  • You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene standards in a barbering environment.
  • You'll build knowledge of hair and scalp conditions relevant to barbering work.

How you will learn

Learning combines hands-on practical sessions in a salon environment with theory-based study. You'll be assessed on your practical barbering skills as well as your knowledge through written or verbal assessments. The four units are taught in a classroom-based setting at Tameside One, with teaching from barbering specialists.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to purchase a salon uniform and a professional barbering kit before the course begins. Financial support may be available if you need help with the cost. Tameside One will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Barber. Work in a barbershop cutting and styling men's hair.
  • Salon stylist. Work in a hair salon offering a range of services.
  • Freelance barber. Build your own client base working independently.
  • Barbershop assistant. Support senior barbers while developing your skills.
  • Mobile barber. Offer barbering services at clients' homes or events.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering. The next step if you want to take on more complex techniques and move toward senior or management roles in a barbershop.
  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing. Broadens your skills into women's hairdressing if you want to work across both disciplines.
  • Apprenticeship in Barbering. Combines work-based training with study, letting you earn while you develop your skills further.
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