Free Level 2 Barbering Course in Leeds. Classes run at Leeds City College Printworks Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need three GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English or Maths, to enrol. Over one year, you'll develop the cutting, styling, and client-care skills that underpin professional barbering work. The course covers everything from scissor and clipper techniques to beard work and consultation skills.
Who this course is for
Passionate 16 – 18-year-old’s who want a career in the Health and Beauty industry.
Entry requirements
3 GCSE at grade 3 or above to include English or Maths.
What you will learn
You'll practise scissor-over-comb and clipper-over-comb cutting techniques.
You'll learn how to cut, shape, and finish beards and facial hair.
You'll develop client consultation and communication skills.
You'll learn how to shampoo, condition, and prepare hair for cutting.
You'll study skin and scalp analysis relevant to barbering services.
You'll learn how to maintain tools, equipment, and a safe working environment.
You'll build speed and accuracy working on a range of hair types and textures.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon environment at Leeds City College Printworks Campus, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out barbering services, with written or online knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Leeds City College Printworks Campus 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 a broader range of hair services in a salon.
Salon junior or apprentice: entry-level role while building experience.
Mobile barber: offer cuts and grooming services at clients' locations.
Barbershop manager: progress into running a shop after gaining experience.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering (City and Guilds): the next step if you want to take on more complex services and move toward senior or managerial roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your skills beyond barbering into a wider range of salon services.
Barbering Apprenticeship (Level 2 or Level 3): earn while you train and gain on-the-job experience alongside your qualification.
