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Barbering

Qualification: City & Guilds Diploma
Level 2

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About this course

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This barbering course will give you the skills to be confident in cutting men's hair and facial hair. The course is a combination of practical work skills in our commercial hair and barbering salon as well as classroom based theory lessons.

Full-time students aged 16-18 will follow a study programme at City College which includes:

  • The main subject qualification
  • Work experience which is effective, relevant, and includes careers fairs, site visits, guest speakers and introduces you to the expectations of the real demands of work
  • English and maths where students have not yet achieved GCSE grade 4 or above in these subjects
  • Additional activities such as tutorials and work-related learning, to help further develop the personal skills relevant to your progression goals

These four elements should combine to provide stretch and challenge to prepare you for progression to employment or further study.

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  • Advise and consult with clients
  • Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
  • Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work
  • Cut men’s hair
  • Cut facial hair to shape
  • Dry and finish men’s hair
  • Create basic outlines and detailing in the hair
  • Fulfill salon reception duties
  • Assist with shaving services

Training at City College will give you a huge advantage as you will learn in our purpose built hair and beauty salon, Kudos. You will learn with industry standard equipment working under supervision with real, paying clients to give you a wealth of experience.

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Course assessed by:

  • 70% coursework / practical
  • 30% exam

4 GCSEs grade 3 or above (including English and maths. Science is also preferred) 
OR
Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing or Beauty (including GCSE English and maths grade 3 or above)

You will be required to attend a college interview prior to enrolling onto this course.

Start Date Course Times Duration Campus Fees
02/09/24 TBC 1 year Main campus
  • Apprenticeship in Barbering or Hairdressing
  • Work in commercial barbers, destination/day spas, cruise ships, theatres or hotel chains

Trips, visits & activities

  • Guest speakers
  • Visit trade fairs
  • Entry to industry competitions
  • Industry week activities
  • Work experience

Course costs

We strive to source the best value kits for all our barbering courses, the kit contains everything you will need to embark on a career in barbering, details of which will be given at interview.

Consumables of £30 will have to be paid at the first session of the course.

Due to health and safety regulations, you will also be required to purchase and wear in all practical sessions a full uniform which consists of the following: tunic, trousers and closed-toed shoes. Please note that these are purchased through the college suppliers to ensure a high standard of presentation in our Kudos Hair and Beauty Salons.

You will be expected to find models for your practical assessments who will be expected to contribute to the cost of consumables.