Level 2 Hair with Barbering Digital Badge (T Level Foundation Year) (23/24)
Course Overview
The level 2 transition Hair with Barbering Digital Badge programme is an opportunity to work within industry whilst gaining valuable knowledge and skills from our industry qualified lecturers. This Level 2 transition programme has a unique selling point where hair is combined with barbering, giving you the practical skills to stand out from the rest! The transition Level 2 focuses upon hair and incorporates the Bath College Digital Badge for barbering. The industry is constantly evolving, a broader understanding of hair types and styling is required in industry. This Level 2 transition programme is an exciting, fast paced and newly developed qualification that will not only prepare you for your chosen career but ensure that you have a solid progression route to the T-Level route (equivalent to three A Levels) for 2024/25 academic year. Do you want to cut, colour, style hair and work with like minded people? If so, this programme is right for you!
Frequently asked questions
The level 2 transition Hair with Barbering Digital Badge programme is an opportunity to work within industry whilst gaining valuable knowledge and skills from our industry qualified lecturers. This Level 2 transition programme has a unique selling point where hair is combined with barbering, giving you the practical skills to stand out from the rest! The transition Level 2 focuses upon hair and incorporates the Bath College Digital Badge for barbering. The industry is constantly evolving, a broader understanding of hair types and styling is required in industry. This Level 2 transition programme is an exciting, fast paced and newly developed qualification that will not only prepare you for your chosen career but ensure that you have a solid progression route to the T-Level route (equivalent to three A Levels) for 2024/25 academic year. Do you want to cut, colour, style hair and work with like minded people? If so, this programme is right for you!
Age: 16-19
4 x GCSE's at grade 3 or above (Maths, English and Science) and must include Maths or English at grade 4
4 x GCSE's at grade 3 or above (Maths, English and Science) and must include Maths or English at grade 4
The transition L2 programme is part of the governments reform in qualifications, giving learners the gold stamp in preparing them for industry and progression onto the T-Level Hair programme. The programme is skills focused and reflects the real world. You will develop your communication, problem solving, and organisational skills alongside gaining experience in professional hair and barbering salons.
This course will be taught through a combination of classroom theory sessions and practical sessions in our dedicated public facing Academy salon. Your work will be internally and externally assessed and you will have to complete a range of practical assessments and a multiple choice theory exam in each unit to achieve a level 2 in ladies hairdressing and a digital badge in barbering skills. As part of the transition programme you will also complete a route based project, incorporating English, Maths and Digital skills.
The natural progression would be progress onto the new T-Level in Hair (to start in 2024/25), but other opportunities include the Level 3 Extended Diploma Spa and Beauty Therapy or even the Level 2 Transition Beauty Therapy. Other progression routes include apprenticeships or directly into employment within salons.