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Hair Professionals (Barbering) Apprenticeship Level 2 (September 2026 Entry)

This apprenticeship is ideal if you are interested in styling hair for men and boys.
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  • Attendance - Full-time
  • Duration - 15 months
  • Start Date - September
  • Where - Huddersfield Centre
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The barbering industry is rapidly expanding as interest in male grooming continues to grow. This apprenticeship will support you entering this industry. You will need to be in employment for a minimum of 30 days and will attend college one day a week.
On your apprenticeship, you will learn all elements of barbering, starting with shampooing and conditioning hair. You will learn to cut hair using different cutting techniques and learn how to style and finish hair. As an apprentice barber, you will be expected to be able to cut facial hair into a shape and provide a shaving service for men.
A key skill taught on this apprenticeship is learning to work with all hair types. You will need to adapt your techniques to accommodate straight hair and curly hair. You will also learn how important different shaving techniques are for different skin types. All this information is gathered via client consultations, which is another element of your apprenticeship.
A good barber has excellent communication skills and understands the importance of excellent customer service and professional behaviours. You will also be taught about employee rights and responsibilities and the importance of health and safety in the both the workplace and industry. Students will practice on real clients and may also practice treatments on other students on the same course at Kirklees College.
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GCSE English and maths grade 2 or above. To start your apprenticeship you must have secured employment that the college has agreed is suitable.
All apprentices are assessed via an end point assessment. This takes place once you have completed all units of your apprenticeship. Your end point assessment will be made up of professional discussion, completion of a practical test, a workplace observation and an online multiple-choice assessment.
Level 3 Barbering apprenticeship Level 3 Barbering full-time or part-time course Employment
The barbering industry continues to grow, on completion of your apprenticeship you will be well placed to secure employment or continue to study to Level 3 apprenticeship.

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