Level 2 Barbering Course in Bridgwater. Classes run at Bridgwater College, full-time during the day. Over 35 weeks, you'll develop the hands-on skills barbers use every day: cutting, shaving, styling, and client consultation. This City and Guilds barbering qualification is the recognised route into professional barbering work. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll learn to cut hair using a range of barbering techniques, including scissor and clipper work.
You'll practise wet shaving and facial hair design on clients.
You'll develop consultation skills to understand what clients want and advise them professionally.
You'll learn to style and finish hair to a professional standard.
You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene requirements in a barbering environment.
You'll learn to maintain and use barbering tools and equipment correctly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a barbering environment at Bridgwater College. Assessment is a mix of practical observation, where an assessor watches you work, and written or knowledge-based tasks. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course. Classroom sessions cover the theory behind barbering techniques, client care, and professional standards.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bridgwater 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
Freelance barber: self-employed, mobile or chair-rental work
Salon junior or apprentice: entry-level role while building experience
Grooming specialist: men's grooming in hotels or spas
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 in a barbershop.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your skills across men's and women's hair, opening more salon opportunities.
Barbering Apprenticeship (Level 2): an alternative route that combines work and study if you move into employment.
