Free for 16 to 18 year olds. Contact UK Training & Development for more info.
About this course
Level 2 Hair Professionals - Barbering Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train in a live barbering or hairdressing environment while you earn, building skills on the job over 24 months. The course covers shampooing and conditioning, barbering cutting techniques, styling and finishing, cutting facial hair, and providing shaving services for men. Entry requires a GCSE grade C or equivalent. This is the City and Guilds level 2 hair professionals - barbering qualification, recognised by employers across the industry.
Who this course is for
There are two distinctly different job roles within this occupational profile: Hairdresser and Barber. Hairdressers will be able to shampoo and condition hair, cut hair using a range of techniques, style and finish hair to create variety of looks, and colour and lighten hair for ladies and men. Barbers will be able to shampoo and condition hair, cut hair using barbering techniques, style and finish hair, cut facial hair into shape and provide shaving services for men. Hairdressers and barbers must be able to work with all hair types ranging from straight hair to very curly, wiry hair. They also need to be able to carry out consultations with clients, demonstrate the professionalism, values, behaviours, communication skills and safe working practices associated with their role and be able to work without supervision to a high level of precision, with exceptional client care skills.
Entry requirements
GCSE Grade c or equivelent
What you will learn
You'll shampoo and condition hair using professional techniques.
You'll cut hair using barbering methods for a range of styles.
You'll style and finish hair to client requirements.
You'll cut facial hair into shape.
You'll provide wet shaving services for male clients.
You'll advise clients on hair and scalp care.
How you will learn
You learn through your day-to-day work in a barbering or hairdressing environment. Assessment is practical and portfolio-based, with observations of your work carried out in the workplace. You'll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your skills across all areas of the qualification. A trained assessor will visit your workplace to observe and assess your practice.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. UK Training & Development will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Barber: cut and style hair and facial hair in a barbershop.
Hairdresser: cut, colour, and style hair in a salon.
Salon junior: support senior stylists while developing your skills.
Freelance barber: work independently visiting clients or renting a chair.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing or Barbering: the next step for experienced stylists moving into senior or supervisory roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach barbering or hairdressing skills to others.
Level 3 Diploma in Hair and Beauty Management: for those looking to move into salon management.
