Free Level 2 Barbering Course in Leeds. Classes run at Leeds City College Printworks Campus. Part-time daytime barbering classes mean you can fit study around other commitments. Over the course of a year, you'll develop hands-on cutting, styling, and shaving techniques used in professional barbershops. You'll cover client consultation, skin fading, scissor work, and beard design. An initial assessment helps make sure this level 2 barbering qualification is the right starting point for you.
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.
What you will learn
You'll learn classic and contemporary barbering cutting techniques, including clipper and scissor work.
You'll practise skin fades and graduated cuts to a professional standard.
You'll develop beard and moustache design and shaping skills.
You'll carry out client consultations and identify suitable styles.
You'll learn how to maintain tools, equipment, and a safe working environment.
You'll understand scalp and hair 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, supported by classroom-based theory. Assessment is through observed practical tasks and written or online knowledge assessments set by VTCT. You'll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your skills throughout 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 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
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: the next step if you want to take on more complex services and work toward senior or management roles in a barbershop.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your skills into women's hairdressing and opens more salon opportunities.
Barbering Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3): earn while you learn and gain workplace experience alongside your qualification.
