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Level 2 Barbering Course in Nottingham – Part-time

Cost£1,500.00
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Barbering Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Nottingham College Adams Building, one day per week during the daytime. The course runs over 34 weeks, so you can build your skills at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll cover client consultation, shampooing and conditioning, cutting men's hair, and working with facial hair. These are the foundation barbering skills employers look for in a barber's shop. A practical dexterity test is required before enrolment.

Who this course is for

This course is perfect if you want to work as a barber, it will give you the foundation barbering skills required to work in a barbers shop.

You need to be highly motivated and demonstrate a keen interest in your chosen subject. The ideal candidate will be a good communicator and listener with excellent social skills, demonstrate a degree of creative skills and flair with a good personality and physical stamina. Computer skills are also an essential requirement.

NVQ Level 2 in Barbering is a qualification that provides knowledge, understanding and core skills required to be a barber.

This is a great course for anyone who wants a career in barbering. You will be taught all the basic skills to be able to have a lifelong career in this incredible industry.

Entry requirements

You will need:

To be aged 19+

You’ll need 4 GCSEs at grades 9–3 (A*–D), including English and maths – one of English or Maths must be grade 9–4 (A*–C) or equivalent.

19+ learners without evidence of English & maths qualifications will complete an initial assessment. Results will need to reflect a grade of a 3 and 4 in English & Maths.

All students must undertake and pass a practical dexterity test prior to enrolment to ensure you are suitable for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and advise on styles and treatments.
  • You'll develop techniques for cutting men's hair using a range of basic methods.
  • You'll practise cutting and shaping facial hair.
  • You'll learn how to shampoo, condition, and treat the hair and scalp.
  • You'll understand how to maintain your own effectiveness and professional standards at work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the barbering salon at Adams Building, attending one day per week. Assessment includes practical skills demonstrations and knowledge-based tasks covering the mandatory units. You'll need to pass a practical dexterity test before you enrol. The course is classroom and salon based throughout.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nottingham College Adams Building 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 hair in a salon environment.
  • Salon assistant: supporting senior stylists while building experience.
  • Mobile barber: self-employed barbering at clients' locations.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering: the next step if you want to take on more advanced 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, useful if you want to work across both disciplines.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: an option if you later want to teach barbering or hairdressing.
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