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Barbering Studies Level 2 Certificate

East Sussex College - Eastbourne

Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2UF

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification

Level 2

Available start dates

Tuesday, 07 September 2027

East Sussex College - Eastbourne

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

You will be required to purchase a kit and uniform prior to the start of the course with an approximate cost of £200. More information available upon application and enquires.

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.

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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

During this exciting barbering course, you will learn traditional skills, such as scissors over comb and shaving, as well as develop new specialist techniques, such as 2D and 3D sculpting.

Course Details

This course opens up the gateway into qualifying as a barber. You will learn to carry out services such as cutting hair and facial hair, creative hairdressing and styling. You will cover the principles of good salon hygiene, how to work safely in a salon environment and perform a professional consultation on clients. You will also learn how to run and maintain the salon reception desk. In addition ,you will be granted 'creative licence' when working on the unit 'Create an Image Based on a Theme'. Last years theme was 'Peaky Blinders'.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will build up a portfolio of evidence to showcase your skills and knowledge. Practical skills will be assessed by observation whilst working on 'live' models. Knowledge of each unit of work will be assessed in a variety of methods such as assignments, professional discussions and external written papers (multiple choice).

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 have the option to work in a barbers or continue to train at the next level: VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Barbering which covers advanced cutting techniques, shaving, facial massage with hot towels and perming. Alternatively you could pursue an advanced apprenticeship.

Additional information

https://www.escg.ac.uk/courses/105964/

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