The Level 2 Certificate in Barbering is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in; the creative art of cutting men’s hair, the specialist work of cutting facial hair and how to offer a good consultation service for clients.
Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety whilst working in the barbering industry.
You will also develop a knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this qualification.
The purpose of this qualification is to develop your practical skills to a high level of occupational ability to enable you to perform your own salon services.
The topics covered are:
Health and Safety
Client consultation for hair services
Cut facial Hair
Cut hair using babering techniques
A good level of English and an interest in hairdressing and barbering
All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
Practical observations
Oral questions
Assignments
Online tests
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.
When you have successfully completed this qualification you will have the opportunity to
progress to the following VTCT qualifications:
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering