Overview
Barbering Intermediate (Level 2)The City and Guilds Certificate in Barbering will provide you with an excellent foundation to your Barbering training.
This 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, colouring hair to create a variety of looks, 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 diploma gives you the opportunity to work both locally or abroad. The college offers a high street salon experience with external clients for assessments building skills and confidence.
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Entry requirements
To begin this study programme you will need…
- 3 GCSEs at grades 9-3, ideally including English and maths
OR
- Barbering at Level 1
What qualification will I gain?
City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Barbering.
How will I be assessed?
- Theory assessment via on-line exams
- Assignment work.
- Practical assessments – pass, merit or distinction.
Work experience
A minimum of 30 hours of industry placement is required over the duration of the course.
Course content (Bedford)
What will I study?
- Follow health and safety in the salon
- Client consultation for hair services
- Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
- Promote products and services
- Cut men’s hair
- Cut facial hair
- Style men’s hair
- Perm and neutralise hair
- Colour and lighten hair
- Create an image based on a theme
- Tutorial programme
- Enhancement activities
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
English and maths:
If you don’t already have GCSE English and maths grade 9-4 (A*-C), we will work with you to help you develop your maths and English skills.
Course content (Tresham)
What will I study?
- Working in the hair & barbering industry
- Follow health & safety in the salon
- Client consultation for hair services
- Promote products and services
- Shampoo and condition hair
- Styling men’s hair
- Create an image based on a theme
- Scalp massage
- Salon reception duties
- The art of colouring hair
Personal development skills, study skills and employability skills
Additional vocational learning and qualifications:
The programme will also involve demonstrations of current barbering trends.
English and maths:
If you don’t already have GCSE English and maths grade 9-4 (A*-C), we will work with you to help you develop your maths and English skills.
Next steps
Course progression:
You can progress onto our Barbering Level 3 course.
Career progression:
At the end of this study programme, you will be a qualified Level 2 barber, ready to pursue a career in barbering.
Additional information
- Kit and uniform are required
- You will have the opportunity to visit Salon International / Professional Beauty – price TBC
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk.
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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
All full-time Level 1 and Level 2 courses are now FREE for everyone, whatever their age. If you are looking to study a Level 3 qualification, courses might still be free if you’re under 19 or 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. Whether you need to pay a fee and how much will be dependent on the programme you choose to study. For more information call 0345 658 8990.
If you’re over 23 or studying a second Level 3 qualification, you will need to pay a fee. Find out more on our financial support page at: www.bedfordcollegegroup.co.uk/finance or view the Full-time Fee Flow Chart below.
If you are unsure whether you need to pay or not then please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990.
Full-time Fee Flow ChartIf you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. You can also pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable.
Find out moreIf you live in any of the following areas and wish to apply for or enrol onto 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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- Greater Manchester
- Greater London
- Liverpool City Region
- Tees Valley
- West of England
- West Midlands
- Sheffield
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- Barnsley and Doncaster
- West Yorkshire
Lucas
When I was growing up a family friend worked in a barber shop and it was something that always intrigued me. I’d go and spend a couple of hours in the shop just watching everything that went on.
So when I left school, this course really appealed to me. We start out learning on models and then move on to real clients. I’ve enjoyed learning to cut long and short hair, as well as beards. We’ve also covered colouring and styling. The tutors really know their stuff and are all very good.
We recently visited Salon International in London, which is a large exhibition of the hairdressing industry.
I have a work experience placement at Bedford Barber. I’m hoping to secure a job there once the course is finished. They have helped me to progress my skills and experience.
Once I’ve gained more experience I would love to get a job cutting hair on a cruise ship. My ultimate aim is to own my own barber shop and even make it into a franchise one day.
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.
