Barbering Level 2 Certificate

Entry requirements

To start this course you must have 3 GCSEs at grades A*- D or 9-3 ideally including English and maths. 

Desirable: If you have gained any work-based qualifications these could also be taken into consideration.

Course content

You will be taught how to provide different cutting techniques including uniform layer, graduation, around the ear outline, with fade, all aspects of styling and cutting facial hair. You will study a range of units during the course including:

• Working in the hair industry
• Follow health and safety practice in the salon
• Client consultation for hair services
• Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
• Promote products and services
• Styling men’s hair
• Cut men’s hair
• Cut facial hair

Plus, Bedford College certificates in Create an Image Based on Theme

You will have the opportunity to visit Salon International in October 2019 and take part in the BROOKS Hair & Beauty Show in May 2020. Other trips are available through the year depending on interest.

Assessment methods

Following your practical training you will complete formative and summative assessments where you will have the opportunity to gain a pass, merit or distinction. Please be aware that you may need to provide models for your assessments. You will be taught theory knowledge which will cover all units’ assessment will involve online exams at the end of the units. You will also be required to study at home during the course to improve your practical skills, as well as produce written assignments and complete exam revision.

Further study and career options

Course progression: To expand or advance your skills you could continue your studies in women’s hairdressing.

Career progression: Following the completion of the course you could work in a salon cutting men’s hair, as a mobile stylist, self-employed barber or freelance barber

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