Free Level 2 Barbering Course in Mansfield. Classes run at West Notts College, part-time during the day. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. Over 20 weeks, you'll learn how to consult with male clients, cut hair, and style facial hair, working in a professional salon environment open to the public. The course covers health and safety alongside practical barbering techniques. You must be aged 19 or over and hold Level 1 Functional Skills in English or equivalent.
Who this course is for
Overview The VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Barbering has been designed to develop your barbering skills to a high level of occupational ability and will prepare you to enter the barbering industry. You will develop knowledge, understanding and skills to enable you to advise and consult with men on how they can achieve their desired look, as well as the type of haircut and facial hair styling that would be most suitable for them. You will also learn how to work in a safe manner for both yourself and your clients.
Entry requirements
This course is only available to students aged 19+ Level 1 Functional Skills in English (or equivalent). If you cannot find your certificates, please speak to us on 0808 100 3626 as we will also consider previous qualifications and experience.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to consult with male clients about their desired look and recommend suitable styles.
You'll develop techniques for cutting men's hair using a range of methods.
You'll learn how to cut and style facial hair.
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to working in a salon.
You'll practise on real clients in a commercial salon setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a working salon environment. Classes are classroom-based and part-time, running during the day over 20 weeks. Assessment is through practical observation and demonstration of barbering skills, alongside knowledge-based tasks covering consultation, technique, and health and safety.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Notts College 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 men's and women's hair services.
Salon assistant: support senior stylists while building experience.
Self-employed barber: run your own chair or mobile barbering business.
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.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your skills to cover women's cutting and colouring services.
Assessor qualifications (such as a Level 3 Award in Education and Training): an option if you want to teach barbering in the future.
