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Who would find this course beneficial?
This qualification is designed for learners who wish to begin a career in the barbering industry and develop the practical skills, technical knowledge and professional behaviours required to perform barbering services to a professional standard. Learners will gain essential competence in client consultation, health and safety, men’s hair cutting and facial hair shaping.
The course is ideal for aspiring junior barbers, salon professionals and individuals planning to work independently within the barbering industry. It also provides a suitable progression route to higher-level barbering qualifications, apprenticeships and further specialist training within the hair and barbering sector.
Level 2
Full Time
AH20045R
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Course Description
Course Content
Health & Safety
Learners will develop the knowledge and practical skills required to maintain safe, hygienic and effective working practices within a barbering environment. Training covers hazard identification, risk assessment, infection prevention, personal hygiene, safe use of tools and equipment, emergency procedures, accident reporting, waste disposal and compliance with current health and safety legislation and salon policies.
Consultation & Client Care
Learners will develop professional consultation skills to identify client requirements through questioning, observation and appropriate testing. Training includes analysing hair and scalp characteristics, recognising influencing factors and contraindications, recommending suitable barbering services and products, maintaining accurate client records and providing professional advice before and after every service.
Hair Cutting Techniques
Training focuses on developing practical barbering skills using club cutting, freehand cutting, scissor-over-comb, clipper-over-comb and clipper techniques to produce a variety of graduated and layered men’s haircuts. Learners will develop confidence in creating accurate outlines, balanced shapes and professional finishes while adapting techniques to suit different hair types, curl classifications and client requirements.
Beard Grooming & Shaping
Learners will develop the practical skills required to create a variety of beard and moustache styles using professional barbering techniques. Training includes preparing the client, establishing guidelines, shaping facial hair, creating tapered beards, full beard outlines and moustache designs, while considering facial features, hair characteristics and providing suitable aftercare advice.
Hair Finishing & Styling
Learners will develop the ability to complete barbering services to a professional standard by refining haircut shapes, creating clean outlines, checking balance and symmetry, and providing suitable finishing advice. Training also focuses on recommending appropriate home care and maintenance to help clients maintain their chosen hairstyle and facial hair between appointments.
Professional Practice
Learners will develop the professional behaviours expected within the barbering industry, including effective communication, excellent client care, professional presentation, safe working practices, teamwork, time management and maintaining high standards of service throughout every stage of the client journey.
Awarding Body
VTCT Skills
Qualification Level
Level 2 Certificate
Product Code
AH20045R
Course Structure
This qualification consists of 4 Mandatory Units.
Mandatory Units
Assessment Methods
Assessment is carried out through a combination of:
Entry Requirement
There are no formal prerequisite qualifications required to undertake this course. However, learners should have a good standard of literacy and communication skills together with an interest in barbering and professional client care.
Duration
This qualification consists of 137 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) and 160 Total Qualification Time (TQT).
Costs
The cost of the course is £2800.00, plus a £150 registration fee.
Qualification Awarded
Upon successful completion of all required assessments and portfolio evidence, learners will receive the VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Barbering.
Career Opportunity
Successful learners may progress to:
KIT Required
Learners must attend all training sessions in professional attire appropriate to the training environment, consisting of a tunic (where applicable), black trousers and closed-toe shoes.
T&C
Course fees are non-refundable once enrolment has been confirmed. The VTCT qualification certificate will only be issued after successful completion of all required assessments and portfolio evidence in accordance with VTCT Skills assessment requirements.
