Free Level 2 Barbering Course at Greenbank College in Liverpool. Classes run full-time during the day, and the course takes one year to complete. You'll learn the core skills of barbering: cutting, styling, and finishing hair for male clients, along with client consultation and salon working practices. Entry requirements ask for English and maths at Entry Level 3, or to be working towards them. This course is open to people aged 16 to 18, or up to 24 with an EHC Plan.
Who this course is for
People aged 16 18 or up to 24 who declare a disability and have an EHC Plan.
Entry requirements
Achieved or are working towards qualifications in English and maths at Entry 3.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to cut men's hair using a range of barbering techniques, including scissor and clipper work.
You'll develop skills in styling and finishing, including the use of barbering tools and products.
You'll carry out client consultations and identify suitable services for each client.
You'll learn how to maintain a safe and hygienic working environment.
You'll practise shaving and facial hair services.
You'll understand how to promote and sell barbering services and products.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a barbering environment, with classroom-based teaching supporting your technical knowledge. Assessment includes practical observations of your barbering skills, written or online knowledge tests, and evidence gathered throughout the course. You'll be assessed against City and Guilds standards.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Greenbank College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Barber. Work in a barbershop or men's salon.
Hairdresser. Cut and style hair in a salon setting.
Salon assistant. Support senior stylists while building experience.
Mobile barber. Offer barbering services at clients' locations.
Barbershop owner. Run your own barbering business in time.
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 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing. Broadens your skills across men's and women's hairdressing.
Apprenticeship in Barbering. Combine work and study to build on your Level 2 barbering qualification in a paid role.
