Free Level 2 Barbering Course in Saint Helens. Classes run at St Helens College, part-time during the day. The course runs for around 400 hours, giving you time to build your skills at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll cover the core techniques barbers use every day: cutting, styling, shaving, and client care. The VTCT barbering qualification is well regarded by salons and barbershops, and completing it opens the door to working as a barber or hairdresser.
Who this course is for
This Course is for people who want to study Certificate in Barbering
Entry requirements
Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
What you will learn
You'll learn classic and contemporary barbering cutting techniques
You'll practise wet shaving and facial hair design
You'll develop client consultation skills
You'll learn how to maintain a safe and hygienic working environment
You'll study hair and scalp conditions relevant to barbering
You'll practise styling and finishing techniques
You'll learn how to use and care for barbering tools and equipment
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment at St Helens College. Assessment combines practical observations, where your tutor watches you carry out barbering tasks, with written or knowledge-based assessments covering the theory behind the techniques. You'll be assessed on real clients or models as part of your practical work.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Helens College 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, visiting clients at home
Barbershop manager: running day-to-day salon operations
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering: deepens your technical skills and is the next step toward senior or specialist roles in barbering.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your skills to cover women's hairdressing alongside barbering.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach barbering or work as a salon trainer in the future.
