Free Level 2 Barbering Course in Leeds. Classes run at Leeds City College Printworks Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above to apply. Over one year, you'll develop the practical barbering skills employers look for, from cutting and styling to client consultation. The course covers both hands-on technique and the knowledge behind professional barbering.
Who this course is for
If you’re in year 11 or 12 and are looking to take the next steps towards your career these courses are for you. Our vast selection of vocational courses span a range of subjects and combine academic study with practical skills. Study in industry standard facilities and use our industry links to prepare for progression.
Entry requirements
Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above.
What you will learn
You'll learn classic and contemporary barbering cutting techniques.
You'll develop skills in clipper work, scissor-over-comb, and fade cutting.
You'll practise client consultation and communication.
You'll learn how to maintain tools and equipment to professional standards.
You'll study scalp and hair analysis to inform treatment choices.
You'll develop shaving and beard grooming skills.
You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene requirements in a barbering environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment alongside classroom-based study. Assessment combines observed practical work, where an assessor watches you carry out barbering services on clients, with written or online knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence over the year to demonstrate your competence across the qualification's units.
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: how to become a barber in a barbershop or salon
Hairdresser: cutting and styling in a hair salon
Salon assistant: supporting senior stylists while building experience
Mobile barber: self-employed barbering at clients' locations
Barbershop manager: running day-to-day salon operations with experience
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering (VTCT or City and Guilds): deepens technical skill and prepares you for senior or supervisory roles.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your range into women's cutting and colouring.
Barbering Apprenticeship (Level 2): an alternative route combining work and study if you move into employment.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach barbering in the future.
