Diploma in Barbering - Level 2

Course

In Mansfield

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Mansfield

A recognised barbering that will provide you with the chance to develop a variety of advanced and creative skills. You will study health and safety and promoting and selling and work towards being able…

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Location

Start date

Mansfield (Nottinghamshire)
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Derby Road, NG18 5BH

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Barbering

Course programme

Diploma in Barbering - Level 2 Overview

A recognised barbering that will provide you with the chance to develop a variety of advanced and creative skills. You will study health and safety and promoting and selling and work towards being able to train on real clients in Revive to best prepare you for industry. All students will be expected to complete work placements as part of the qualification.

Entry requirements
  • GCSE grade C or above in English Language or Level 2 Functional Skills English
  • Attendance at one 'welcome day' during July and August if a new learner
  • If progressing from a Level 1 course, you must complete a 'summer school', and have achieved at least 90% attendance from the previous year

You will need to attend an interview with the tutor before being accepted on to the course. You may also need to supply at least one written reference from a teacher or employer (in some cases two) and/or your current school or college report.

Mature students (those aged 21 or over) who do not have the qualifications required for entry may still be eligible, subject to an interview. Relevant experience, a strong portfolio of work and a commitment to the subject you wish to study may be acceptable for certain courses.

Start dates and fees

The table below shows you when the course starts. You may be charged a fee for your course depending on your age and circumstances.

Start DateDurationCodeAnnual Fee (Age)Actions 16-18over 19 Sep 20161 yr(s)1240A1186Free£400.00*Apply online

*Course fees shown are for guidance only and are the fees charged for courses running this year. Fees for courses starting in September 2016 will be confirmed in spring 2016.

How long is the course?

36 weeks.

Location
  • Derby Road
How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed by an ongoing theory and practical assessment that will be carried out on paying clients within the commercial salon. You will collate and present an evidence portfolio for assessment and you will also be assessed through exams set by the awarding body. All practical assessments are graded pass, merit and distinction.

What does the course lead to?
  • Level 3 Diploma in Barbering
  • Progression into employment
What will I study?
  • Working in the hair industry
  • Follow health and safety practice in the salon
  • Client consultation for hair services
  • Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
  • Promote products and services to clients in a salon
  • Cut men’s hair
  • Cut facial hair
  • Colour and lighten hair
  • Styling Men's Hair
  • Perm and neutralise hair
  • Provide threading services for hair removal
  • Provide scalp massage services
Study programmes

It is an entry requirement for some courses to have gained GCSEs A*-C in English and maths (see entry requirements). If the entry requirements to a course do not require A*-C in these subjects, and you haven’t already gained GCSEs A*-C in English and maths before joining us, you will continue to study English and maths as part of your programme and take appropriate qualifications in these subjects with the aim of achieving A* to C grade. In addition, to help you gain essential skills for employment, every student aged under 19 and studying a full-time course at college will take part in our study programmes alongside their main subject qualification. Find out more.

What can I go on to study?
  • Level 3 Diploma in Barbering
  • Level 2 Hair and Media Make-up
How do I apply? Apply online

Diploma in Barbering - Level 2

Price on request