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Level 2
College 16+
Hair, Beauty and Barbering

Barbering Level 2

This course will give you the understanding to effectively deliver barbering services to men.
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COURSE

OVERVIEW

This course has been created to provide you with the skills to specialise in barbering. You will learn the roles and responsibilities of all members of the team to make sure all health and safety procedures are followed and learn how to give your customers a positive impression of both yourself and your organisation.
Through the practical, hands-on classes, you will increase your skills and knowledge to enable you to work as a barber. You will learn skills such as shampooing and conditioning and treating the hair and scalp, drying and styling men’s hair, as well as cutting hair using basic barbering techniques and creating patterns.
You will learn the basic techniques of taking care of, cutting and shaping facial hair, as well as advising and consulting with clients to meet their demands.
You will be able to learn within our purpose-built barbering salons stocked with all the essentials to create your desired looks. Our salons are open to the public so you will be working within a professional environment from the start of your course.
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A minimum of GCSE English and maths grade 2 or above. If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
You will be assessed through observations of practical ability, photographs of work, treatment plans, written assignments, external tests, mood boards, online learning and completion of a portfolio of work.
Level 3 Barbering Apprenticeship Employment/self-employment
The barbering trade is quickly growing. After this course you will be able to gain employment or progress onto the next level.

WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO

Wide range of jobs in this industry

Excellent choice of employers in this industry

Qualifications & levels explained

There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.

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We can help you find that perfect career even if you’re not sure what it is yet! At Kirklees College, our mission is to make you as successful as you can be, from finding the right career to gaining the right skills.