On Thursday, 20th March 2025, Bury College played host to the Hair and Beauty category of the GM Skills Competition. Read more about it here.
Course code
Y550
Attendance
Full time
Duration
1 year
Intake
September only
Our professional Barbering courses aim to provide you with a range of essential practical skills and relevant knowledge, which will lead to employment or further training within the booming Barbering industry.
The creative skills you will develop include carrying out services such as: shampooing, conditioning, cutting men’s hair, cutting men’s facial hair, drying and finishing men’s hair and creating basic outlines in the hair.
You will be invited to take part in a range of enrichment opportunities which include: competitions, masterclasses with industry experts, employer input, trips and visits to see industry-based activities, inclusion in sporting/exercise activities, and tutorial sessions covering a range of topical issues. You will benefit from training in a real working salon alongside tutors who have a depth of industry knowledge and experience.
The topics studied on this course are:
- Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
- Cut hair using basic barbering techniques
- Cut facial hair to shape using basic techniques
- Dry and finish men’s hair
- Create basic outlines and detailing in hair
- Advise and consult with clients
- Develop and maintain effectiveness at work
- Assist with shaving service
- Reception duties
How you will be assessed:
- Practical assessments
- Online examinations
You have the unique opportunity to progress onto a bespoke Salon Management degree at Bury College University Centre and/or progress into careers including:
- Barber
- Salon Owner
- Freelance Stylist
- Cruise Liner Stylist
- Salon Manager
- Manufacturer Technician
Course cost is free for school leavers and free for eligible learners. £1286 if not eligible.
A Level 2 kit will cost approximately £126.00. A female uniform will cost
£48.75 and consists of a tunic, leggings and ballet shoes. A male uniform will
cost £7.50 and consists of a polo shirt. Own smart black trousers and smart
black shoes complete the uniform. No trainers or sports shoes are allowed.
You should have excellent personal appearance and
communication skills, a professional manner, good attitude and commitment to
achieve on this course.
Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:
- Commitment
- Collaboration
- Confidence
- Resilience
You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.
For Level 2 Barbering: 4 GCSEs at grade 9-3 (including Maths and English Language) OR GCSE 9-3 in Maths & English Language plus a Pass on the Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector Course and successful completion of the Skills Test.
As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.
These may include:
- Art Club
- Chess Club
- Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Gaming Hub
- Music Club
- Pride Club
- Student Ambassador Scheme
- A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.
Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.
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