Free Level 2 Barbering Course in Bedford. Classes run at Brooks Hair And Beauty. This full-time, daytime barbering course takes one year to complete. You'll learn the core skills of barbering: cutting, styling, and finishing hair, alongside client consultation and salon working practices. The City and Guilds Diploma in Barbering is a recognised barbering qualification that prepares you for work in barbershops and salons.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll learn how to cut men's hair using a range of techniques, including scissor and clipper work.
You'll develop skills in shaving and facial hair design.
You'll practise client consultation and how to assess hair and scalp conditions.
You'll learn how to style and finish hair to a professional standard.
You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene requirements in a barbering environment.
You'll develop knowledge of barbering tools, products, and how to use them correctly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom, working on models and developing your technical skills. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out barbering tasks, and written or online knowledge tests. 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. Brooks Hair And Beauty will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Barber: cut and style hair in a barbershop or salon.
Men's hairdresser: specialist styling for male clients.
Salon junior: support senior stylists while building experience.
Mobile barber: offer barbering services at clients' locations.
Barbershop assistant: client-facing role with practical duties.
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 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your skills to include women's cutting and colouring, opening up work in a wider range of salons.
Barbering Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3): combine work and study if you want to earn while you train.
