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 enrol. Over one year of full-time daytime study, you'll develop the cutting, styling, and client-care skills that barbers and hairdressers use every day. The course covers everything from classic cuts to shaving techniques, giving you a solid foundation for salon or barbershop work.
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 how to cut and style hair using a range of barbering techniques.
You'll develop shaving and beard-shaping skills using traditional and modern methods.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and identify the right style for them.
You'll practise maintaining tools and equipment to professional standards.
You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene requirements in a barbering environment.
You'll learn how to apply hair colouring and finishing products.
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 tasks, with written assignments and 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: how to become a barber in a barbershop or salon
Hairdresser: cutting and styling in a hair salon
Salon junior: assisting senior stylists while building experience
Mobile barber: self-employed barbering visiting clients directly
Barbershop manager: running day-to-day operations 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 move toward senior or management roles.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your skills across both barbering and hairdressing, useful if you want to work across both disciplines.
Barbering Apprenticeship (Level 2): an alternative route that lets you earn while you train in a real barbershop setting.
