This course will give you a good level of basic training in barbering and covers all the practical skills you’ll need to work in a salon.

Skills you will cover

• Advise and consult with clients
• Clipper maintenance
• Cut facial hair to shape using basic techniques
• Cut men's hair using basic techniques
• Health, safety, and hygiene

You will need 20 hours of self-study outside of hours spent in college. A commitment to self-study is required as this is a fast-paced course. We have allocated 4-5pm every Wednesday to encourage a set self-study time although this time is flexible.

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements – recommended to have a level 2 English qualification - where you will need to provide evidence of due to exam and written content of the course.

Additional Fees

Kit Fees £TBC (Details available June 25- Apx £250). This can be paid in instalment options in an agreement with the Hair & Beauty faculty. The kit will need to be paid off by the end of the course. Alternatively low-income households can apply for a one-off bursary payment to help with the cost of the kit. Uniform cost of polo shirt £14.65 - £17.20 depending on size ordered, and optional cost of a hoodie.

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This qualification will prepare you for employment as a junior hairdresser or stylist. Scroll down to read more about this exciting opportunity!

What will I study?

You'll cover a range of units including:

• Health and safety
• Client consultation
• Shampooing and conditioning hair
• A research unit - working in the hair industry
• Cutting women's hair
• Colouring and lightening hair
• The art of dressing hair

You’ll also develop your knowledge and skills by selecting several optional specialist units which include reception duties; creating an image based on a theme; promoting products and services to clients; and perming and colouring hair.

Entry Requirements

Customer service forms an integral part of the course content (around 70%) therefore it is essential that all learners have a good level of conversational English, level 2 at least.

How Will I Be Assessed?

Knowledge questions, theory exams and practical assessments.

Additional Fees

Kit Fees are £344.03 which can be paid in instalment options in an agreement with the Hair & Beauty faculty. The kit will need to be paid off by the end of the course. Alternatively low-income households can apply for a one-off bursary payment to help with the cost of the kit. (If eligible apply for bursary prior to your first day.)

You will also need to purchase a polo top or a T shirt and can optionally purchase a crew neck sweatshirt.

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Progression Opportunities

You can become a self-employed/Employed Junior Hair stylist or progress onto a Level 3 VRQ Diploma to enhance technical skills. Please note that this course will ensure you are ‘industry aware’ rather than ‘Industry ready’.