Free Level 2 Barbering Course in Bedford. Daytime classes run at Brooks Hair And Beauty, one day or more per week, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over the course of a year, you'll build the cutting, styling, and client-care skills that barbers use every day. The course covers everything from scissor and clipper techniques to skin fading and beard work. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this level is right for you.
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 scissor and clipper cutting techniques on a range of hair types.
You'll practise skin fades, tapers, and graduated cuts.
You'll develop beard shaping and shaving skills.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and agree on a look.
You'll understand scalp and hair conditions and how they affect your work.
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 environment at Brooks Hair And Beauty. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out barbering services, with written or online knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the year.
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: how to become a barber in a barbershop or salon.
Hairdresser: cutting and styling across a range of clients.
Salon assistant: supporting senior stylists while building experience.
Self-employed barber: running your own chair or mobile barbering business.
Barbershop manager: leading a small team once you have experience.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering (City and Guilds): the next step if you want to take on more complex services and move toward senior or supervisory roles.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your skills to cover women's cutting and colouring if you want to work across both disciplines.
Apprenticeship in Barbering: combine work and study with an employer once you have your Level 2 barbering qualification.
