Overview
Barbering City & Guild Level 2 CertificateThis Level 2 study programme will focus on the development of the underlying principles and practical skills required in the Barbering industry, and will prepare you for progression into industry. You will learn how to consult with clients, promote products and services, along with developing a variety of barbering techniques to include both cutting men’s hair, cutting facial hair and styling men’s hair.
Gaining this qualification will provide better employment opportunities to work in the industry completing male clients. This City and Guilds international certificate gives you the opportunity to work both locally or abroad.
We offer a high street salon experience with external clients for assessments building skills and confidence.
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Entry requirements
Essential:
- 3 GCSEs grades 9-3 ideally including English and maths
or
- a Level 1 qualification in Hair, Beauty or Barbering
Desirable:
Experience of working in a salon environment.
What qualification will I gain?
City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Barbering.
How will I be assessed?
Through:
- Ongoing practical assessments throughout the duration of the course for the practical element of the programme
- Online end of unit exams and assignments
Course content
What will I study?
- Working in the hair industry
- Follow health and safety in the salon
- Client consultation for hair services
- Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
- Cut men’s hair
- Cut facial hair
- Style men’s hair
- Create an image based on a theme
What skills will I gain?
- Communication with a wide range of clients
- Practical skills in hairdressing
- Ability to promote products and services
- Confidence working with people
Next steps
Course progression:
Level 3 Barbering.
Career progression:
Junior barber, barber.
Average salary for a barber is £24,000.
Additional information
- You will need to purchase a kit and uniform to complete the course. Kit and uniform costs TBC
- You will have the opportunity to visit Salon International / Professional Beauty – price TBC
- You will participate in an annual hair and beauty show
Any questions?
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.
Funding Information
The College offers an instalment plan for Further Education and Higher Education courses to students where the total amount payable at the point of enrolment is £200 or more. Within the scheme there is an ability to pay up to 6 instalments, depending on the length of the courses and the final payment must be paid at least a month before the end of the course.
If you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. Alternatively, you can pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable.
Find out moreUnemployed offer
This course could be FREE! You could be eligible for free study if you are unemployed and on a qualifying benefit. To find out if you are eligible open our Part-time fee flow chart below or call our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990.
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If you live in any of the following areas and wish to apply for or enrol on one of our courses, please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990 to check if your course is funded or not (Please note that if your course is not funded then you will pay a higher fee than what is listed, please contact our Customer Contact team for more information):
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- Tees Valley
- West of England
- West Midlands
Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.
