Level 2 Barbering Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day. This VTCT barbering qualification covers the core skills of professional barbering, from cutting and styling to shaving and client care. The course runs for one year. No specific entry requirements apply, so contact the college to find out more about starting. A free barbering course for adults and school leavers alike, it leads to the VTCT NVQ Diploma in Barbering with certificate.
Who this course is for
Programme Title = 142DBARB_new | Course Title = VTCT NVQ Diploma in Barbering L2 | Qualification Aim Reference = 60158876 | Qualification Aim Title = NVQ Diploma in Barbering | College Delivery Area = Service Industries and Lifelong Learning (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
What you will learn
You'll learn classic and contemporary barbering cutting techniques
You'll develop skills in razor shaving and beard shaping
You'll practise styling and finishing for a range of hair types
You'll learn how to consult with clients and identify their needs
You'll understand salon hygiene, health and safety, and professional standards
You'll develop colour services knowledge relevant to barbering
You'll build practical skills through hands-on client work
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a barbering environment at Tyne Metropolitan College. Assessment combines observed practical work, where an assessor watches you carry out barbering services, with written or oral questions to check your knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of evidence over the year to demonstrate your competence across all areas of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tyne Metropolitan College 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 junior: support senior stylists while building experience
Mobile barber: offer barbering services at clients' locations
Barbershop owner: run your own barbering business
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering (VTCT): the next step for barbers wanting to take on senior or supervisory roles and develop advanced technical skills.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach barbering or work as a trainer in a college or training centre.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your skills to cover women's hairdressing alongside barbering.
