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Free Level 2 Barbering Course in Nelson

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Barbering Course in Nelson. Classes run at Nelson and Colne College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll cover the core skills of professional barbering, from cutting and styling to client care and salon business. To enrol, you'll need four GCSE passes at Grade 3 or above, or a Level 1 BTEC, including Grade 3 in English Language or Literature and Maths. A level 2 barbering qualification opens the door to work in barbershops, salons, and beyond.

Who this course is for

Barbering is an exciting, fast paced industry that’s rapidly expanding. If you want to be a part of this exciting industry or aspire to run your own business within the field, then a barbering qualification is essential! With highly experienced tutors, industry connections and opportunities for real-life work experience – paired with our state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, there is no better way to kick-start your career within the Barbering industry.

On this course you will learn about health, safety and hygiene, advising and consulting with clients, blow drying and styling hair, colouring and lightening hair, cutting ladies hair, setting and dressing hair, shampooing, conditioning and treating the hair and scalp and styling hair with electrical equipment.

Entry requirements

4 GCSE passes at a minimum of Grade 3, or a Level 1 BTEC which must include a Grade 3 in English Language or Literature and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn classic and contemporary barbering cutting techniques
  • You'll develop skills in beard shaping, trimming, and grooming
  • You'll practise shampooing, conditioning, and scalp treatments
  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and identify their needs
  • You'll develop colour and finishing techniques used in professional barbering
  • You'll build knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene in a barbering environment
  • You'll gain an understanding of salon and barbershop business practices

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon environment, working on real clients alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical observations, written assignments, and portfolio work. You'll be assessed on your technical skills and your ability to consult with and advise clients throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nelson and Colne College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Barber: work in a barbershop or men's grooming salon
  • Hairdresser: cut and style hair in a salon setting
  • Salon assistant: support senior stylists while building experience
  • Mobile barber: offer barbering services at clients' locations
  • Barbershop manager: oversee day-to-day running of a barbershop
  • Self-employed barber: run your own barbering business

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering: the next step for barbers aiming for senior or management roles, and a route toward running your own business.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your skills into women's hairdressing if you want to work across both disciplines.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach barbering or hairdressing in the future.
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