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Barbering Level 2 Diploma Part-time

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In Brief

Start Date / Duration

This course will start on Monday 8 September 2025. It will run on Monday evenings from 5.30pm-9.00pm for 33 weeks (term-time only).

Entry requirements

  • A genuine interest in pursuing barbering as a career
  • You may be required to sit an initial English assessment if you do not already hold an English Language or ESOL qualification.

You will achieve

Barbering Level 2 Diploma

Course Code

PHAIBARB

Course overview

This course is suitable for those who wish to specialise in barbering. You will gain a thorough understanding of how to effectively deliver barbering services. If you want to have a recognised qualification which may lead to job opportunities in the barbering industry, then this course is for you.

Course content

This course has a compulsory six weeks introductory period, from when it starts, that will cover important skills and knowledge necessary for progression during the course.

This is an intensive training programme. You will study the following units:

  • Health and Safety in the salon
  • Working in the hair industry
  • Client consultation for hair services
  • Shampoo and condition hair and scalp
  • Promote products/services to clients in a salon
  • Create an image based on a theme
  • Cut hair using barbering techniques
  • Cut facial hair to shape using basic techniques
  • Styling hair
  • Salon reception duties
  • Display stock to promote sales in the salon
  • Colour and lighten hair

You will also be required to participate in compulsory in-house college competitions.

 

You will be assessed by continuous assessment and practical observations. You will be guided and encouraged to take responsibility for your own learning and provide clients for training and assessment purposes.

You will be required to purchase an essential barbering kit and uniform before starting the course. The total cost of the kit  and uniform will cost approximately £400. Both can be purchased from the department supplier. The department staff will provide you with details of how you can order if you choose to come and enrol. You may be eligible for financial support to help towards this cost.

You will also need writing stationery.

Further study in Hairdressing e.g. Hairdressing Level 2 or Barbering Level 3.

How much does the course cost?

This course will cost £1,035. There may be funding available for this course depending upon circumstances. The introductory period, which must be completed, costs £85. There is no funding available for the introductory period, so all learners must pay this fee.

You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact the Student Services Team on 01226 216 267.

Extra information

We have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.

For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk

Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Barbering Level 2 Diploma Part-time

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