VTCT NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Barbering

Further Details
Course Code
LP01388
Location
Yale
Duration
Full Time, This is a 1 year full time course.
3 days a week in college 9am until 4.45pm
Please note that your timetable will include some evening sessions.
Department
Hairdressing & Barbering
Start Date
04 Sep 2025
End Date
19 Jun 2026
Course Overview
Looking for an exciting career in Barbering? Then this is the course for you!

The Level 2 Diploma in Barbering is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in;

• The creative art of cutting men's hair
• The specialist work of cutting facial hair
• How to provide effective shampooing and conditioning or styling services
• How to offer a good consultation service for clients.

Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of Health and Safety and what it is like to work in the hairdressing industry. You will also develop an underpinning knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this qualification.

In addition to the Level 2 Barbering qualification, the learning area programme consists of the following compulsory elements to the course:

● Essential Skills Wales training and assessments
● Development of Welsh language skills
● All learners must complete a work placement
You will undertake a range of practical activities and be regularly assessed throughout the year.

Underpinning knowledge and understanding will be tested through written assignments and exams.
4 GCSEs at grade D/3 or above including Maths and English/ Welsh (1st Language), or successful completion of a Level 1 programme

At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
L2 Hairdressing
L2 Hair and Media Make Up
L3 Barbering

This qualification may lead directly into employment in the barbering industry as a Junior Stylist or to work as an independent Barber.
Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.
Useful downloads
Useful Downloads
Kit List

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