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Barbering Level 2 Full-time (FHAI)
Barnsley College
Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AX
Not Set
Level 2
Available start dates
Available start dates
Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Barnsley College
Part time
Course Summary
Discover the Level 2 Barbering course at Barnsley College. Get hands-on experience with modern tools and learn from experienced staff. Gain skills in health and safety, client consultation, shampooing, cutting hair and facial hair, styling, and colouring. Benefit from industry connections for placements in top salons. Develop your technical skills and knowledge to become a proficient barber.
Course Details
- Health and safety in the salon
• Client consultation for hair services
• Shampooing and conditioning hair
• Cutting men’s hair
• Cutting facial hair
• Drying and finishing men’s hair
• Creating basic patterns in hair (optional)
• Promoting products and services to clients
• Reception duties
How will it be delivered and assessed?
The qualification is completed and achieved through practical, coursework and on-line exams. Practical assessment is continual throughout the year, you would practice on head blocks first then need to bring in clients to be assessed. Each assessment that is passed is logged into a portfolio of evidence and once all assessments and theory tests are passed, logged into portfolio and signed by both assessor and candidate then the qualification is achieved.
Entry requirements
- Attend a taster day (dates to be shared at interview).
- Independent study task (set at interview).
- Provide contact details for 5 potential clients.
- Submit a completed work placement proposal form (provided at interview).
- GCSE grade 4 English Language and Maths is desirable.
Equipment required
You will be required to purchase essential barbering equipment and protective clothing. Further information will be provided on interview.
Your next steps...
You could progress onto the Level 3 Barbering or employment in a barber shop or salon.
Additional information
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