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Level 2 Barbering Course in Redruth

Cost£1,673.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Barbering Course in Redruth. Classes run at Cornwall College Camborne, full-time during the day.

From your first week, you'll get hands-on practice in purpose-built salons. The course covers cutting, styling, shaving, and beard work, alongside customer service and retail skills. You'll also develop the business skills that employers in the barbering industry look for. The course takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Barbering.

Who this course is for

Gain practical barbering experience from your first week while learning from industry-trained professionals in purpose-built salons. This course develops essential technical, customer service and retail skills to help you stand out in the barbering industry and prepare for employment.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers • Three or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above, or successful completion of a relevant Level 1 qualification and this must include GCSE English or maths grade 3 or equivalent. Entry requirements for existing learners with the Cornwall College Group • Successful completion of previous course and, where relevant, meet the English and/or maths requirements of the Level 2 course. Please note: Some of our courses may have extra entry re

What you will learn

  • You'll learn classic and contemporary barbering cutting techniques.
  • You'll practise wet shaving and beard styling.
  • You'll develop customer service skills for a salon environment.
  • You'll build retail and product knowledge relevant to barbering.
  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and recommend treatments.
  • You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene standards in a barbering setting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in purpose-built salons, working on real clients from early in the course. Classroom sessions cover the underpinning knowledge alongside the practical work. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out barbering services, and written or online tests to check your knowledge.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cornwall College Camborne will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Barber, cutting and styling hair in a barbershop or salon.
  • Junior barber, supporting senior staff while building your client base.
  • Salon assistant, helping with day-to-day barbering and customer care.
  • Mobile barber, visiting clients at home or at events.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering, the next step for barbers aiming for senior or management roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing, broadening your skills across both hair and barbering services.
  • Barbering Apprenticeship at Level 2 or Level 3, combining work and further study with an employer.
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