Free Level 2 Barbering Course in Gloucester. Classes run at Bridge Training. This full-time daytime barbering course runs over one year and covers the practical and technical skills you need to work as a barber. Entry requires a Level 1 qualification in a relevant vocational area, or Level 1 Functional Skills or equivalent. You'll train in a classroom setting, building the hands-on skills that employers in barbering and hairdressing look for.
Who this course is for
Those 14-19 and not in full time education.
Entry requirements
Level 1 within the vocational area, Level 1 Functional skills or equivilant.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to cut men's hair using a range of barbering techniques
You'll learn how to use clippers, scissors, and razors safely and accurately
You'll learn how to consult with clients and identify the right style for them
You'll learn how to shampoo, condition, and prepare hair for cutting
You'll learn how to maintain tools, equipment, and a safe working environment
You'll learn about skin and scalp conditions relevant to barbering work
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions combining practical skills training with underpinning knowledge. Assessment includes practical observations, where you demonstrate barbering techniques on real clients or models, alongside written or knowledge-based assessments. Your progress is assessed against the requirements of the VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Barbering.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bridge Training 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
Hairdresser: work across a range of hair services in a salon
Salon assistant: support senior stylists while building experience
Mobile barber: offer barbering services directly to clients at home
Barbershop trainee: entry-level role working toward full barber status
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.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: an option if you later want to teach barbering or hairdressing.
