Level 2 Barbering Course in Paignton. Classes run at South Devon College, full-time over one year. You'll cover styling and cutting men's hair, cutting facial hair, and health and safety in the barbering industry. The course is practical and classroom-based, with three days a week at college. Functional Skills Maths and English sessions are built into those three days. This City and Guilds level 2 barbering qualification is a solid foundation for working in a barbershop or salon.
Who this course is for
Looking to become a barber? We have the perfect opportunity for you!The Barbering Certificate Level 2 is a practical-based course that will cover the following topics over one year; styling men's hair, working in the barbering industry, cutting men's hair, cutting facial hair and health and safety.As this is a full time course, you will attend functional skills maths and English sessions within the three days that you attend College.
What you will learn
You'll learn to cut men's hair using a range of barbering techniques.
You'll learn to style men's hair for different looks and occasions.
You'll learn to cut and shape facial hair, including beards and moustaches.
You'll learn how the barbering industry works, including professional standards and client care.
You'll develop your understanding of health and safety in a salon environment.
You'll build your Maths and English skills through integrated Functional Skills sessions.
How you will learn
This is a classroom and salon-based course. You'll learn through practical sessions in a training environment, building your skills on real clients and models. Assessment is practical and skills-based, reflecting the hands-on nature of barbering work. Your Functional Skills Maths and English are assessed separately as part of the same timetable.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Devon College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Barber: how to become a barber in a traditional or modern barbershop.
Hairdresser: cut and style hair in a salon setting.
Salon assistant: support senior stylists while building your skills.
Self-employed barber: run your own chair or mobile barbering business.
Barbershop manager: progress into running a team once experienced.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering: the next step if you want to work at a senior level or manage a barbershop.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your skills to include women's hairdressing, opening more salon roles.
Apprenticeship in Barbering: combine work and study to earn while you build professional experience.
