Level 2 City and Guilds Diploma in Barbering
Course code: 601/5699/5
This course is for those who work, or wish to pursue a career, in barbering; it provides the necessary skills and knowledge that prove occupational competence as a junior barber.
To give you an understanding of this course, topics include:
• Advise and consult with clients
• Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
• Cut men’s hair to shape using basic techniques
• Create basic outlines and detailing in hair
• Assist with shaving services
• Cut facial hair to shape using basic techniques
Delivery & Funding
If you are a school-leaver and not working full time, you could access this course for free through the Skills for Life and Work programme.
Find out more here:
https://people-1st.co.uk/programmes/skills-for-life-and-work-2/
If you are working a minimum of 21 hours per week in the Hairdressing/Barbering sector, you may be eligible to access this course for free at any age through the All-Age Apprenticeships programme. Conditions apply.
Find out more here:
https://people-1st.co.uk/programmes/apprenticeships-ni/
If you wish to self-fund, the cost is £850 + VAT + a registration fee of £95.
A good standard of written English is required.
You could complete the Level 3 Diploma in Barbering and progress in a variety of roles such as
- senior barber
- stylist
- salon manager
- specialist hair service
- men’s grooming specialist
- image consultant
- film and TV work.
After gaining sufficient skills and experience, you could learn wig making, trichology, or theatrical, media or special effect hair. You could also work on a cruise ship, or in hospitals or care homes.
