Barbering - Level 2 Certificate

This course will help you develop the skills, knowledge and experience to work in a barbershop as a barber, teaching you the latest techniques for styles such as skin fades, alongside facial hair trimming.

You will learn how to work following health and safety procedures to ensure the well-being of your clients, your colleagues, and yourself.

As well as working in the college's hairdressing salon, you will also have the opportunity to have a period of work experience.

You will also work on improving your English and Maths skills.

The topics covered are: 

• Health and safety
• Client consultation for hair services
• Cut facial hair
• Cut hair using barbering techniques

You will need:

• Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language and Maths or equivalent Level 1 qualification

All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence, collected from written assessments, presentations, witness statements and practice observation.

Adults - Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2

If you will be aged 19+ on 31st August prior to the start date of your course, up to Level 2, then your study with us will be free. You must have lived for 3 years within the EU/EEA/UK prior to the start of your course, you must have lived in the UK before 1st January 2021 and you must have permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months from the first day of learning. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

You can progress onto the following courses:

• Level 2 Hairdressing
• Level 2 Hair Media Make Up
• Level 3 Barbering