City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma Barbering

Key Facts

Level: 2

Attendance: Full Time (FT)

Duration: 1 Year

Course Code: QFG1001

Start Date: August 2027

Awarding Body: AQA / City and Guilds

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This full-time programme of study will give you the skills to achieve a Barbering Level 2. You will learn skills, including cutting men’s hair, cutting facial hair, whilst exploring current and emerging trends within the Barbering Industry.

Features and Benefits

This course also offers:

Visits to national hair shows,
Demonstrations and workshops from specialist Barbers,
Opportunities for work experience (if you are already working in a barber shop this can be used as work experience).

Course Content

You will study towards the following units:

Working in the hair industry
Health and safety
Consultation
Shampoo and conditioning hair
Promoting products and services
Cut men’s hair
Cut facial hair
Colour and lighten hair
Styling men’s hair
Perming hair
Display stock to promote sales in the salon
Scalp massage

Entry Requirements

Four GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, one being in English or a Level 1 Hairdressing diploma.

You will need to purchase a barbering kit and uniform. This can be purchased through the College as a kit at cost.

Progression Opportunities

Upon completion of this course, you can further your skills by progressing on to City and Guilds Level 3 in Barbering at Loughborough College.

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