Free Level 2 Barbering Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Longbridge Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need a Level 1 Diploma in Barbering or equivalent skills and experience to enrol, plus a GCSE grade 4 or above in English Language or Functional Skills Level 1 in English. Over one year, you'll cover cutting, fading, styling, facial hair grooming, client consultation, and product knowledge. Training combines hands-on practice with theory, preparing you for work in a professional barbershop.
Who this course is for
Take the next step in your barbering career with this comprehensive Level 2 Diploma. This course equips you with essential skills, including cutting, fading, styling, as well as facial hair grooming techniques. You�ll also learn about client consultation, product knowledge, and basic outling and detailing withing the hair, ensuring you are ready to work in a professional barbershop environment.
Entry requirements
To enrol on this course, you should have already completed a Level 1 Diploma in Barbering or possess equivalent skills and experience. A genuine passion for barbering, creativity, and strong communication skills are essential for success. You should also hold at least one GCSE at grade 4 (or above) in English Language
What you will learn
You'll practise cutting and fading techniques on live models.
You'll develop styling skills using professional barbering tools.
You'll learn facial hair grooming, including beard shaping and detailing.
You'll carry out client consultations and build product knowledge.
You'll apply basic outlining and detailing within the hair.
You'll understand health, safety, and professional standards in a barbershop setting.
How you will learn
You'll train through hands-on practical sessions in a barbershop environment, working on live models with professional tools. This is combined with classroom-based theory lessons. Learning includes tutor demonstrations, individual practice, and group activities. Your tutors will guide you through each skill as you build toward the standard required for the City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Barbering.
What you will need to bring
You'll need your own barbering tools, which cost around £250 (subject to change) and include a uniform top. Equipment is ordered during enrolment. You can apply to the Learner Support Fund for financial help with these costs, depending on your circumstances. Longbridge Campus will confirm the full kit list when you enrol.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Barber: work in a barbershop or grooming salon after completing your level 2 barbering qualification.
Junior barber: entry-level role building speed and technique under supervision.
Freelance barber: self-employed work once you have experience and a client base.
Salon assistant: support senior stylists while developing your barbering skills further.
Grooming salon assistant: work in men's grooming salons and specialist barbershops.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: the natural next step after this Certificate, covering advanced techniques and preparing you for senior or management roles in a barbershop.
Level 3 NVQ in Hairdressing: broadens your skills into hairdressing if you want to work across both disciplines.
Self-employment and business training: short courses in business skills can help if you plan to run your own barbershop.
