Please select how you would like to attend your Barbering course:
Title: Barbering
Pathway: Hair & Beauty
Available Study Options:
Apprenticeship, Full Time, Part Time
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All new learners interested in Barbering start on the Level 2 Certificate in Barbering. You will study theoretical aspects of the subject and apply them during practical assessment tasks.
Core topics include:
Consultation
Shampoo & condition
Cutting men’s hair
Cutting facial hair
Dry and finish
This qualification is aimed at learners aged 16-18 who need to achieve English and math's GCSE grades 3-9.
For learners who just fall short of the Level 2 entry requirements we offer an introduction via the Skills & Employability pathway. This qualification is a support role within a commercial Hair or Barbering type environment and includes a variety of basic Hair and Barbering skills such as shampooing, hair and scalp consultation, basic styling.
This qualification will prepare learners to progress onto Level 2 Hairdressing or Barbering.
Uniform and kit required - more information provided after application
Level 2 Technical in barbering
All new learners interested in Barbering start on the Level 2 Technical in Barbering. You will study theoretical aspects of the subject and apply them during practical assessment tasks.
Core topics include:
Consultation
Shampoo & condition
Cutting men’s hair
Cutting facial hair
Dry and finish
This qualification is aimed at learners who have previously achieved English and math's GCSE grades 3-9/ A-D.
Uniform and kit required - more information provided after application
Level 3 Technical in Barbering covers advanced practical skills and essential knowledge for working within the barbering industry.
Core topics include:
Health & Safety
Consultation
Cutting men’s hair
Tutor lead - Optional Unit
This qualification is aimed at learners who have previously achieved English and math's GCSE grades 3-9/ A-D.
Uniform and kit required - more information provided after application
For Level 3 qualifications, ALL grade levels carry UCAS points to support progression to higher education.
There will be costs associated with the kit and salon uniform required for the course.
Work Experience is an essential part of all full time study programmes. Learners complete a minimum 35 hours within an industry linked environment per academic year/qualification.
Level 2 / Level 3 Certificate in Barbering
Continuous assessment includes:
Level 2/ Level 3 Technical Barbering
ALL technical qualifications are graded (Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*) by external end point assessments (EPAs).
This includes:
Milestone assessment points will track learner progress in preparation for the EPA, and include written tests and assignments, spoken questioning, practical skills demonstrations and mock assessments.
For Level 3 qualifications, ALL grade levels carry UCAS points to support progression to higher education.
The Level 2 Certificate in Barbering is aimed at learners looking to start a career in the Barbering industry. Learners could progress into employment, onto an Apprenticeship or further their studies by taking a Level 2 Technical in Barbering.
Level 2 Technical in Barbering is aimed at learners looking to start a career in the Barbering industry. Learners could progress into employment, onto an Apprenticeship or further their studies by taking a Level 3 Technical in Barbering.
Other Level 2 pathways could broaden their career opportunities such as Level 2 Beauty Therapy (male grooming) or Ladies Hairdressing.
The Level 3 Technical in Barbering provides you with a range of specialist technical skills and knowledge that will equip you to seek employment or further training within the Hairdressing industry.
Employment can be found in the following areas:
Entry Level Courses:
Skills for Life & Work/Preparing for Adulthood
No formal qualifications are required
for this course.
These courses are specifically designed for learners with a Special Educational
Need (SEND).
Entry Level: Skills & Employability
No formal qualifications are required
for this course.
Full Time ESOL (English
for Speakers of Other Languages)
No formal qualifications are required for this course.
Full Time GCSE Re-sit Study
Course
GCSE Grade 2 or 3 in Maths and
English and / or Sciences.
Full Time Level 1 Course
No formal qualifications are required
for this course.
Full Time Level 2 Course
4 GCSEs at grade 3 or Vocational Level 1 in relevant subject area.
*GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths is required for the courses below:
Accounting
Electrical
Plumbing
Full time Level 3 Course
5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).
OR
Vocational Level 2 plus Grade 4-9 GCSE English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).
*A Vocational Level 2 is required for the following courses:
Accounting
All Construction Subjects
Hair & Beauty Subjects
Applied Science
T Levels
5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English and Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths will be accepted).
* Health T Levels require GCSE Grade 4 in Science.
You can apply for this programme via the Apply Now button, at the top.
If this course area is available as an apprenticeship, this will show under 'Study Option' on the right-hand side, just below the Apply Now button. You can view all of our apprenticeship vacanices and subjects by clicking the 'Apprenticeships' in the top menu.
If you are aged between 16 and 18 when you start your course and are taking a course leading to a qualification, the tuition and exam fees are free. However, there may be some additional costs for optional trips, recommended text books and professional start up kits. We have a bursary scheme to assist with these costs.
It is important that you come along and speak to one of our staff about your choice/s.
Once we receive your application, you will be invited in to speak to a tutor or a member of the Apprenticeship team to discuss your application.
This will provide you with the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course/Apprenticeship and to see our facilities.
