Level 2 Certificate in Barbering
This course, ideal for those with a Level 2 qualification in Hairdressing, will expand your skills in cutting men’s hair and facial hair, client consultation, and salon health and safety, preparing you for employment in a barbershop or further study in Advanced Barbering.
Course Overview
- Start Date
- 6 Jan 2026
- Duration
- 12 Weeks
- Mode of Study
- Part-Time
- Location
- Graduate Salon
- Days
- Tue
- Time
- 09:30 – 14:30
Course overview
Are you keen to expand your hairdressing skills? Is your goal to become a qualified barber and maybe even running your own business one day? This course will give you an excellent grounding to do just that.
What will I do?
The areas covered in this course include:
- Cutting men’s hair
- Cutting men’s facial hair
- Client consultation for hair services
- Following health and safety practice in the salon
The course will also build your communication skills and confidence working with clients.
What’s next?
You can progress to one of the following:
- Employment in a barbershop
- Level 3 Barbering either at college or as an Advanced Barbering Apprentice
Is it for me?
Are you keen to expand your hairdressing skills? Is your goal to become a qualified barber and maybe even run your own business in the future? This course will give you an excellent grounding to do just that.
Entry requirements
For this course, you must have a Level 2 qualification in Hairdressing.
How will I be assessed?
You will be continually assessed throughout the course through practical based and written tests.
Do I need to purchase anything?
A barbering kit must be purchased at an approximate cost of approximately £150.
How can I pay for my course?
There are a variety of ways in which you can get help with fees and funding while studying. Get advice on applying for funding and assessing your eligibility for financial aid here.
This course attracts funding for eligible students, so please check with the admissions team about your own circumstances.
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Level 2 Certificate in Barbering
(4347A-1/1)- Start Date
- 6 Jan 2026
- End Date
- 31 Mar 2026
- Days
- Tue
- Time
- 09:30 – 14:30
- Duration
- 12 Weeks
- Location
- Graduate Salon
Fees- 19 – 23
- £941
- 24+
- £941
- Overseas
- £941
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