Barbering

The Level 2 Certificate in Barbering is designed to build the hands‑on skills and confidence you need to begin a career in modern barbering. You'll learn the creative techniques behind cutting and styling men's hair, develop specialist skills in shaping and maintaining facial hair and gain the ability to carry out professional client consultations.

Alongside your practical training, you'll develop strong underpinning knowledge of essential health and safety requirements and the professional standards expected within the barbering industry. You'll also deepen your understanding of the techniques you practice throughout the course, helping you to grow both your competence and your confidence.

By the end of the qualification, you'll have developed your practical skills to a high industry standard, preparing you for employment, further training or progression into more advanced barbering pathways.

No formal entry requirements. Evidence of previous work or a commitment to study may be required, along with a subject specific interview.
The study programme provides an opportunity for you to develop a variety of practical, theoretical and employability skills. Within this qualification you are required to complete a minimum of twenty four hours of work experience

You will be on a course where assessment of practical observations supports your programme of learning.
You will build a portfolio of evidence and assessed continually through practical assessment, exams and assignments.

When you have successfully completed this
qualification you will have the opportunity to
progress to the following;-

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing

If you need help with affording college, there are a number of different finance and funding options available to you. You might be eligible for special bursary support or extra help from the government. Have a look at our fees, finance & funding page to find out all the information you need.
There may be some additional equipment costs.
Learners are required to purchase a kit (Learners will be given approximate costs at interview)
All learners are required to wear a uniform costing approximately £42 and enclosed toe black shoes, with no heel.
If you're not sure about how to afford college, there are a number of support options that could help you. These include special grants and bursaries, reductions in fees, and loans just for education.

https://www.tmc.ac.uk/study-with-us/fees-finance-funding

Do you have a burning question about this course, or would you like to know more about the qualification you'll receive and how it will help your career?
Our course enquiries team is on hand to help you understand any details and answer any questions – whether it's about applying for the course or finding out about finance. Just get in touch here!