Free Level 2 Barbering Course in Worksop – Consortia Training
CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 2 Barbering Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train on the job as part of a barbering apprenticeship, earning while you build your skills over two years. You'll cover cutting techniques, styling, shaving, and client care. An initial assessment checks your starting point and identifies any support you might need. There are no specific entry requirements. The course takes around two years to complete.
Who this course is for
Level 2 Apprenticeship in Barbering
Entry requirements
There are no specific entry requirements but each individual will undergo initial basic skills assessment to establish if any support will be necessary.
What you will learn
You'll develop men's hair cutting and styling techniques
You'll learn traditional and modern shaving services
You'll practise beard trimming and facial hair design
You'll learn how to consult with clients and identify their needs
You'll understand scalp and hair condition and how to adapt your work
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a barbering environment
You'll develop the professional skills needed to work with clients independently
How you will learn
You learn on the job, applying barbering skills in a real working environment. Assessment includes practical observations in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, and knowledge-based assessments. You'll be observed carrying out barbering services on clients, and you'll gather evidence of your work throughout the two-year programme. An assessor will visit your workplace to review your progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Consortia Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Barber: how to become a barber with a recognised Level 2 qualification
Hairdresser: client-facing styling and cutting roles in salons
Barbershop manager: progress into running or supervising a barbershop
Mobile barber: offer cutting and grooming services at clients' locations
Men's grooming specialist: focus on beard, skin, and styling treatments
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering: deepen your technical skills and take on more complex services and supervisory responsibilities.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach barbering or mentor apprentices in the future.
Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: broaden your skills to work across both barbering and hairdressing environments.
