Barbering
Qualification Gained: Vocational Training Charitable Trust Diploma in Barbering Studies
Study LevelLevel 2 Course TypeSchool Leavers Duration1 Academic Year Start DateSeptember 2025 Study ModeFull-time LocationDavid Hockney BuildingOverview
Shape your future – one cut at a time!
Our Barbering course is the perfect way to kickstart your career! You’ll train in our brand-new barbering salon, working with real clients and using professional products. Guided by experienced industry professionals, you’ll learn essential skills like cutting, styling, and beard grooming.
Plus, you’ll boost your knowledge with customer service training, business promotion techniques, and hands-on experience. With exciting masterclasses, industry exhibitions, and 30 hours of work experience, this course prepares you for a future in barbering.
Why choose this course?
- Real Salon Experience – Work with real clients in our fully equipped barbering salon.
- Learn from the Best – Gain skills from industry professionals and guest speakers.
- Masterclasses & Events – Join workshops on barbering techniques and service promotion led by top brands like Wella.
- Business Skills – Discover how to promote your services and build a client base.
- Industry Insights – Visit barbering exhibitions like Barber Connect and hear from local employers.
This course is perfect for you if:
- Want to learn practical skills in a real salon setting.
- Are interested in the latest barbering trends and techniques.
- See yourself building a career in the barbering industry.
Ready to shape your future in barbering? Apply today and take the first step toward a career in barbering!
Key Info
- Health and Safety Awareness – Understand how to maintain a safe and hygienic salon environment.
- Client Consultation – Learn how to confidently communicate with clients, understand their needs, and recommend suitable styles and services.
- Customer Service – Build strong people skills by creating a welcoming and professional experience for every client.
- Communication – Practice active listening and clear explanations when discussing haircuts, beard trims, and product advice.
- Attention to Detail – Develop precision and focus when cutting men’s hair and facial hair.
- Sales and Promotion – Gain confidence in promoting products and services to clients, helping build a loyal customer base.
- Problem-Solving – Learn to handle client requests and unexpected situations calmly and professionally.
- Working in the hair industry
- Follow health and safety practice in a salon
- Client consultation for hair services
- Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
- Cut hair using barbering techniques
- Cut facial hair
- The art of colouring hair
- Create an image based on a theme
- Promote products and services to clients in a salon
Entry requirements are a minimum of a grade 3 in GCSE English Language and Maths.
Your progress will be evaluated through:
- Observed practical work on real clients
- Online exam
- Assignments
Gain hands-on experience in real-life industry settings!
For this course will complete compulsory work experience where you’ll dive into the world of work and gain the skills employers are looking for. You will:
- Get hands-on and work on real projects.
- Boost your confidence and learn how to plan tasks, meet deadlines, and make smart decisions.
- Collaborate with professionals and see how great ideas come to life when people work together.
- Understand how to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
- Be part of a workplace that values diversity and promotes equality.
With this, you’ll have hands-on experience to showcase on your CV, demonstrating your industry skills to employers.
After completing this course, you’ll be ready to pursue:
- Progression to our Level 3 Barbering course.
- Apprenticeships in Barbering, Men’s Hairdressing, or Salon Management.
- Roles such as Junior Barber, Men’s Hairstylist, Salon Assistant, or Self-Employed Barber.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]
Disclaimer: Our prospectus, college documents and website are simply here to offer a guide. We accept no liability for any inaccurate statements and are not responsible for any negative outcomes if you rely on an inaccurate statement. We reserve the right to withdraw any programmes or service at any time.
