Barbering Level 2 Full-time (FHAI)

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.

• Health and safety in the salon

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.

• 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.

You could progress onto the Level 3 Barbering or employment in a barber shop or salon.