Free Level 2 Barbering Course in Beverley. Classes run at Flemingate Centre, full-time during the day. You'll cover the core skills of professional barbering: cutting, styling, and grooming techniques for a range of clients. The course runs for around 10 months. This free barbering course is open to school leavers and leads to work as a barber or in a hairdressing salon.
Who this course is for
School leavers
Entry requirements
https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
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 beard and facial hair shaping and grooming.
You'll practise shampooing, conditioning, and scalp treatments.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and identify the right services for them.
You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene standards in a barbering environment.
You'll develop skills in styling and finishing for different hair types and textures.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a barbering environment, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical observations of your barbering skills and written or online tests covering underpinning 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. Flemingate Centre 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 assistant: supporting senior stylists while building experience
Mobile barber: self-employed barbering visiting clients directly
Barbershop manager: running day-to-day salon operations with experience
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering: the next step if you want to take on more advanced techniques and move toward senior or management roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your skills across men's and women's services, useful if you want to work across both disciplines.
Barbering Apprenticeship (Level 2): an alternative route combining paid work with structured training in a barbershop.
