Free Level 2 Barbering Course in Saint Helens. Classes run at Ways to Work Centre. This 10-week, full-time daytime programme covers the skills you need to work in the barbering industry, including cutting techniques and customer service. It's a free barbering course for adults aged 19 and over who are on unemployment-related benefits or earning a low wage. You'll need valid ID and must have been a UK or EU resident for the last three years. An initial assessment will confirm the course is the right fit for you.
Who this course is for
This 10 week programme is designed to support anyone looking to work in the barbering industry. It includes customer service skills, and will provide you with all the necessary skills to become a barber.
Entry requirements
Any person who is in receipt of unemployment-related benefits and is aged 19+ on or after 31st August 2022 · Earning a low wage (please provide postcode and we can make you aware of the exact wage amount to qualify) Need Valid ID (Such as Passport, Driving/Provisional Licence, Birth certificate) · A resident in UK/EU for last 3 years
What you will learn
You'll learn barbering cutting techniques for a range of styles and hair types.
You'll develop customer service skills for a professional salon or barbershop setting.
You'll practise consultation skills to understand what clients want.
You'll learn how to use and maintain barbering tools and equipment safely.
You'll study health and safety practices relevant to the barbering environment.
You'll build knowledge of scalp and hair conditions to inform your work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Ways to Work Centre, combining practical hands-on barbering practice with underpinning knowledge. Assessment is through practical skills demonstrations, observations, and knowledge-based tasks as required by the VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Barbering. Your progress will be assessed throughout the 10-week course rather than in a single end exam.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to bring valid ID, such as a passport, driving licence, provisional licence, or birth certificate, when you enrol. Ways to Work Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Barber: work in a barbershop or men's grooming salon.
Hairdresser: cut and style hair in a salon environment.
Salon assistant: support senior stylists while building experience.
Mobile barber: offer barbering services at clients' locations.
Barbershop owner: run your own business once experienced.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering: the next step if you want to take on more complex techniques and senior roles.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your skills to include women's hairdressing, widening the jobs you can apply for.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: an option if you'd like to teach barbering or hairdressing in the future.
