Level 2 Barbering Course in Plymouth. Classes run at City College Plymouth, part-time during the day. The course runs for 25 weeks, giving you time to build your skills alongside other commitments. You'll cover the core techniques barbers use every day, from clipper work and scissor cutting to skin fading and beard grooming. This level 2 barbering qualification is assessed through practical work and written tasks. City and Guilds is the awarding body, so your barbering certificate carries weight with employers.
Who this course is for
https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/find-a-course/
What you will learn
You'll learn consultation skills to understand what each client wants.
You'll cut men's hair using scissor and clipper techniques.
You'll style and finish hair using barbering tools and products.
You'll learn how to shave and shape facial hair.
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards throughout your work.
You'll develop client care skills and professional salon behaviour.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a barbering environment at City College Plymouth. Assessment includes observed practical work, where you demonstrate cutting, styling, and finishing techniques on real clients or models. You may also complete written or knowledge-based tasks to support your practical work. Your tutor will assess your skills directly as you work.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Plymouth 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 cuts and grooming at clients' locations.
Barbershop owner: run your own business once experienced.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering: the next step if you want to take on more complex techniques and senior roles in a barbershop.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your skills to include women's hairdressing, useful if you want to work across both disciplines.
City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: a route toward senior stylist or salon management roles.
