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Free Level 2 Barbering Course in Haringey – Capital City College Tottenham Campus – Part-time

CostFREE
Duration16 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start23 Feb 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Barbering Course in Haringey. Daytime classes run at Capital City College Tottenham Campus, part-time over 16 weeks. You'll learn skin fades, barbering techniques, client consultation, and facial hair trimming, alongside health and safety procedures. The course includes time in the college's hairdressing salon and a period of work experience. You'll also work on your English and maths. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and maths, or an equivalent Level 1 qualification. All applicants have an interview and assessment before starting.

Who this course is for

This course will help you develop the skills, knowledge and experience to work in a barbershop as a barber, teaching you the latest techniques for styles such as skin fades and facial hair trimming.

You will learn how to work in accordance with health and safety procedures to ensure the well-being of your clients, your colleagues, and yourself.

As well as working in the college's hairdressing salon, you will also have the opportunity to have a period of work experience.

You will also work on improving your English and Maths skills.

Entry requirements

You will need:Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language and Maths or equivalent Level 1 qualification.All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to cut hair using barbering techniques, including skin fades.
  • You'll learn how to trim and shape facial hair.
  • You'll carry out client consultations for hair services.
  • You'll apply health and safety procedures to protect clients, colleagues, and yourself.
  • You'll build practical experience working in a hairdressing salon environment.
  • You'll have the opportunity to complete a period of work experience in a barbershop setting.
  • You'll develop your English and maths skills alongside your barbering training.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through a portfolio of evidence. This includes written assessments, presentations, witness statements, and observations of your practical work. Classes are classroom-based and delivered part-time during the day. Practical sessions take place in the college's hairdressing salon, giving you hands-on experience with real clients.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Tottenham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Barber: work in a barbershop using the techniques from this course.
  • Hairdresser: salon-based cutting and styling roles.
  • Salon assistant: support senior stylists while building experience.
  • Freelance barber: self-employed work once you have experience and a client base.
  • Salon manager: a longer-term route for those who progress into leadership.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering: the next step if you want to work at a senior level or move toward running your own barbershop.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your skills across cutting, colouring, and styling for salon work.
  • Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Hair and Beauty Management: useful if you're interested in the business side of running a salon.
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