Level 2 Certificate Barbering

This Level 2 course is a hands-on qualification aimed at developing core barbering skills to a strong level of professional competence. It provides a solid foundation for beginning your journey towards a career as a barber. While you may not be fully prepared for the workplace upon completion, further training and experience will equip you to step confidently into employment.
This qualification will help you develop the knowledge, understanding, and skills necessary to confidently advise and consult with men on type of haircut and facial hair shaping. You will also be able to use your knowledge to advise what is most suitable for them. You will also learn how to work in a safe manner throughout the service, protecting both yourself and your clients. At interview, you must indicate that you are able to commit to three hours per week.

This qualification will help to prepare you for employment in a fast-paced, thriving industry. The course will provide you with the essential skills that employers are looking for and allow you to take your first step towards achieving your career goals.

This qualification consists of four units which will prepare you to work effectively as a junior barber: client consultation for hair services, cutting men's hair, cutting facial hair, and following health and safety in the salon.

Throughout this course you will work in a commercial salon and be assessed via practical tasks on paying clients. There will also be an online examination for each unit. You will need to pass all elements to ensure successful completion of the qualification.

After completing this course, you’ll have the chance to progress to further study to enhance your skills and receive support in securing employment in a salon or setting up your own business.

If you have experience of women’s hairdressing, this qualification will also prepare you for employment as a junior unisex hairdresser. Completing this course will broaden your career opportunities and allow you to offer unisex services in a variety of contexts, including:

• Working in a unisex hair salon
• Working independently/self-employed/mobile/home-based settings.

Whilst this qualification's primary purpose is to prepare you for employment as a barber, you may choose to develop your skill base further by undertaking specialist qualifications relating to hairdressing.

The hairdressing and barbering team have close industry links, and guest speakers from companies such as Wella are invited into college to speak to students on a regular basis.

We have a team of staff dedicated to providing learning support if required, as well as a Wellbeing Team that is on hand to offer guidance, support and help when needed. Additionally, eligible students can access a wide range of finance and funding support to help them during their time at college.

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Studying in our professional salon facilities will give you a real insight into working within this industry. Our tutors have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within this fantastic and creative industry and draw upon their working experience to enhance your learning.

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, but you must be aged at least 19 and hold at least a level 1 qualification in English.

You will be expected to attend 100% of your course to meet the required professional standards, wear all black, no denim and closed sensible footwear.

For information on funding please contact Learner Services on 01925 494400 or email learner.services@wvr.ac.uk

You will need a kit which costs approximately £145. Further details will be provided upon application.