Free Level 2 Barbering Course in Leeds. Classes run at Leeds City College Printworks Campus. You'll need three GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English or Maths, to join. Over one year of full-time daytime barbering classes, you'll develop the cutting, styling, and client-care skills that barbers and hairdressers use every day. The course covers everything from scissor and clipper work to consultation techniques.
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 learn scissor and clipper cutting techniques on a range of hair types.
You'll practise razor work and traditional wet shaving methods.
You'll develop client consultation and communication skills.
You'll learn how to create a range of barbering looks, from fades to classic cuts.
You'll understand salon health, safety, and hygiene standards.
You'll learn how to identify hair and scalp conditions relevant to barbering services.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment at Leeds City College Printworks Campus. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out barbering services, with written or knowledge-based tasks. 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: how to become a barber working in a barbershop or salon.
Hairdresser: cutting and styling hair in a salon setting.
Salon junior: assisting senior stylists while building experience.
Freelance barber: self-employed, working mobile or renting a chair.
Barbershop manager: running day-to-day operations once experienced.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering: the next step for barbers looking to take on more complex services and supervisory roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your skills into women's hairdressing and colour work.
Barbering Apprenticeship (Level 2 or Level 3): earn while you learn, applying your skills in a working barbershop.
