Hair Professional Level 2 (Barbering) (24/25)
Course Overview
Barbers will be able to shampoo and condition hair, cut hair using barbering techniques, style and finish hair, cut facial hair into shape and provide shaving services for men. Barbers must be able to work with all hair types ranging from straight hair to very curly, wiry hair. They also need to be able to carry out consultations with clients, demonstrate the professionalism, values, behaviours, communication skills and safe working practices associated with their role and be able to work without supervision to a high level of precision, with exceptional client care skills. Ideal for those looking to go into the Hair and Beauty industry for the first time, this Level 2 apprenticeship is a great opportunity to gain hands on industry experience for the first time and act as a stepping stone to becoming an Advanced Barber Professional. This programme is ideal for school leavers right through to mature apprentices wanting to retrain.
What topics are covered?
Professionalism and values Behaviours and communication Safe working practices Consultation Treatments of hair and scalp Cutting hair and using barbering techniques Styling and finishing Facial treatments Shaving services
Frequently asked questions
Barbers will be able to shampoo and condition hair, cut hair using barbering techniques, style and finish hair, cut facial hair into shape and provide shaving services for men. Barbers must be able to work with all hair types ranging from straight hair to very curly, wiry hair. They also need to be able to carry out consultations with clients, demonstrate the professionalism, values, behaviours, communication skills and safe working practices associated with their role and be able to work without supervision to a high level of precision, with exceptional client care skills. Ideal for those looking to go into the Hair and Beauty industry for the first time, this Level 2 apprenticeship is a great opportunity to gain hands on industry experience for the first time and act as a stepping stone to becoming an Advanced Barber Professional. This programme is ideal for school leavers right through to mature apprentices wanting to retrain.
Apprentices without level 1 English and Maths (GCSE 3/D) will need to achieve this level and take the test for level 2 English and Maths (GCSE 4/C) prior to taking the end-point assessment. (Please note those apprentices wanting to progress onto a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme must achieve the Level 2 in Maths and English before being able to do so.)
Apprenticeship Standard Level 2 Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals - Barber
Classroom and work based teaching and assessment to monitor, knowledge, skills and behaviours to ensure industry competencies.
Advanced and Creative Barber Professional Level 3
Commitment to attend each session in college uniform and with a full hairdressing kit (details of this at time of enrolment).
Willingness to work on members of the public in our Real Working Environment
(RWE) client sessions in a professional manner.