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 and facial hair trimming.

You will learn how to work in accordance with 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 - LEVEL 2

This course may be free for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade 9-4. You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

You can progress to the following courses:

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