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Who would find this course beneficial?
This qualification is designed for learners who wish to develop the practical skills, technical knowledge and professional behaviours required to work as a competent barber within the hairdressing and barbering industry. It is ideal for individuals seeking employment in a barber shop or salon, those wishing to establish a self-employed barbering business, or existing hair professionals looking to expand their service portfolio with recognised barbering skills.
Throughout the qualification, learners will gain experience in client consultation, shampooing and scalp care, men’s haircutting, beard and moustache shaping, drying and finishing techniques, and outlining and detailing services. Successful completion of this qualification provides a recognised route into professional barbering and supports progression to more advanced barbering qualifications and specialist grooming services.
Level 2
Full Time
HB2N1
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Course Description
Course Content
Health & Safety
Learners will develop a thorough understanding of health, safety and hygiene requirements applicable to professional barbering services. Training covers safe working practices, infection prevention, sanitation and sterilisation procedures, safe handling and maintenance of barbering tools and equipment, risk assessment, client protection, personal protective equipment, and maintaining a clean, safe and professional working environment. Learners will also understand the importance of complying with current legislation, salon policies and industry best practice throughout every stage of client service.
Consultation & Client Care
Learners will develop professional consultation skills to accurately identify client requirements and recommend suitable barbering services. Training includes conducting thorough consultations, analysing hair and scalp conditions, recognising factors that may influence treatments, discussing desired outcomes, identifying contraindications where appropriate, recommending suitable products and aftercare, and maintaining effective communication before, during and after every barbering service to ensure high standards of client satisfaction.
Hair Cutting Techniques
Training focuses on developing the core barbering skills required to produce professional men’s haircuts using recognised industry techniques. Learners will develop competence in sectioning, guideline creation, club cutting, scissor-over-comb, clipper-over-comb, thinning techniques, freehand cutting and creating a variety of neckline finishes. Emphasis is placed on achieving balanced shapes, clean graduation, accurate blending, precision cutting and adapting techniques to suit different hair types, growth patterns and client requirements.
Beard Grooming & Shaping
Learners will develop the practical skills required to maintain and shape beards and moustaches using professional barbering techniques. Training includes facial hair consultation, selecting appropriate tools, using scissors, clippers with and without attachments, clipper-over-comb and freehand techniques to maintain existing beard shapes while achieving balanced proportions, clean outlines and professional finishing results that complement individual facial characteristics.
Hair Finishing & Styling
Learners will develop the ability to dry, style and finish men’s hair using a range of professional techniques and styling products. Training covers blow-drying methods, creating texture, movement and volume, selecting appropriate finishing products, achieving a variety of contemporary barbering finishes and evaluating completed services to ensure they meet both professional standards and client expectations.
Professional Practice
Throughout the qualification, learners will develop the professional behaviours expected within the barbering industry. This includes maintaining excellent personal presentation, working effectively within a salon team, managing time efficiently, communicating professionally with clients and colleagues, improving personal performance, maintaining client records, promoting retail products appropriately and delivering consistently high standards of customer service while working safely and ethically.
Awarding Body
VTCT Skills
Qualification Level
Level 2 NVQ Diploma
Product Code
HB2N1
Course Structure
This qualification consists of 7 mandatory units Plus optional units. Learners must successfully complete all mandatory units and achieve a minimum of 9 credits from the optional units to achieve the full qualification.
Mandatory Units
Assessment Methods
Assessment is carried out through a combination of:
Entry Requirement
There are no formal prerequisite qualifications required to undertake this qualification. Learners should demonstrate a good standard of literacy and communication skills together with an enthusiasm for barbering and professional client care. This qualification is suitable for learners wishing to begin a career in the barbering industry or those seeking a recognised vocational qualification within a realistic working environment.
Duration
This qualification consists of 381 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) and 670 Total Qualification Time (TQT).
Costs
The cost of the course is £3200.00, plus a £150 registration fee.
Qualification Awarded
Upon successful completion of all required practical assessments, portfolio evidence and external assessment requirements, learners will receive the VTCT Skills Level 2 NVQ Diploma 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 following successful completion of all required practical assessments, portfolio evidence and any external assessment requirements in accordance with VTCT Skills assessment regulations.
