Barbering Level 2

Course code

Y550

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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.