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Barbering Level 2 Diploma

East Sussex College - Hastings

Station Approach, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1BA

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 2
Retail and Commercial Enterprise

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 07 September 2027
East Sussex College Hastings
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
This course requires a kit and uniform, the uniform costs around £50 and the kit approximately £150.

Application Instructions

You can only apply for one course type on an application.

Applying for A-Levels and/or V-Levels? You can choose to study three A-Levels or create a mixed programme combining A-Levels with other qualifications, including the new V-Levels. You will select the courses from a list of relevant subjects when you apply.

Applying for T-Levels? T-Levels are full-time courses that allow you to focus on one subject.

Applying for Vocational courses? Our technical and professional vocational courses are full-time programmes focusing on one subject. You can apply for up to two courses in the same application.

We accept applications to more than one campus; however once you have attended an interview session and received an offer from us, you will need to confirm your first-choice course and the campus you want to study at.

Course Summary

Our Level 2 Barbering course will teach you all the base skills you need to start your career. You will learn traditional skills, such as scissors over comb and cutthroat shaving, as well as learn specialist techniques, such as 2D and 3D sculpting.

Course Details

You will study all the fundamental skills to become a barber, and to work in this dynamic industry. This one year course is designed to teach you the fundamental skills in barbering. You will learn some pattern work, cutthroat shaving and many aspects of male grooming. During this course you will have opportunity to work with industry experts and will have many skilled barbers attending workshops to increase your skills and knowledge.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Your assessment will consist of practical tasks, coursework and exams. Practical assessments are carried out on paying clients in our commercial salons. Essential knowledge is covered through project research, case studies, written/practical assessments and online exams.

Entry requirements

Minimum four grade 3-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 1 course, and English Language or maths at grade 3.

Your next steps...

Upon successful completion of this course you can go on to study hairdressing or there are a number of career opportunities available to you, including in Commercial barber shop/salon, self-employed, or working in television, film, theatre and media.

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