Part Time Barbering Level 2 Diploma Evening

Barbering Level 2 Diploma Evening
Course Overview
This course covers all aspects of barbering and prepares students for a career in gent†s hairdressing.
Start Date
Duration
Venue

September 2010
1 year Part Time Evening
Westbank Campus, Skelmersdale

Who The Course is for
This is an intensive course ideal for mature students wishing to pursue a career in barbering and who can commit to 100% attendance. Also students who have completed level 2 hairdressing.
Succesful students will:
- be good at working with their hands
- be creative and artistic
- have good communication skills
- be able to work quickly and neatly
- enjoy working with people
- be interested in fashion and grooming.
Course Content
On this course, you will study NVQ Level 2 in Barbering, key skills (at the appropriate level). Plus you will attend a relevant work placement.
The coursework is both practical and theory based, working in the college salons training to become competent in Barbering techniques.
Units of study will include:
- Reception/retail
- Blow drying/styling
- Consultation/diagnostic
- Conditioning
- Shampooing
- Health, safety & hygiene
- Cutting hair using barbering techniques
- Cut facial hair
- Colouring.
Optional enrichment courses and trips may be available to full time students at an additional cost. Details will be available from the course coordinator.
All students must purchase relevant kit from the Hairdressing department prior to the start of the course. Costs will be discussed at enrolment and during the college induction. Students will be required to carry out treatments on the general public who book in as clients at our reception area. On occasion you will also need to provide a paying model for your practical assessments. You may be required to provide your own models.
All students must wear the college uniform, which is:
- Long smart black trousers (purchased by student).
- College tunic (purchased from the department).
- Low heeled full black smart shoes (purchased by student).
- Students will be required to remove all visible jewellery including facial piercing during all practical sessions (due to awarding body requirements) and have short nails with no nail polish.
- Mobile phones must not be accessed in classrooms and salons unless permission has been sought from the course coordinator.
If the above is not adhered to you will be asked to leave the salons.
A certain level of manual dexterity will be required for this course.
Entry RequirementsLearning & Assessment Methods
Assessment is by practical observation, oral questioning, case studies, written essential knowledge papers set at week 10 and 20. End examinations set by the examination awarding body will take place on week 30. An internal/external verifier will assess all portfolio evidence and practical skills.
Qualifications Gained
Level 2 Diploma in Barbering City & Guilds.

Progression Opportunities
Students who successfully complete Level 2 Diploma in Barbering may progress to the Level 3 qualification.
Career Opportunities
This is a nationally recognised qualification. It provides scope for employment in Hairdressing Salons, Barbers or as a Sales Person.
Course Costs