Barbering Level 2 Diploma Part-time
Course Overview
Barbering Level 2 Diploma Part-time
This course is suitable for those who wish to specialise in barbering. You will gain a thorough understanding of how to effectively deliver barbering services. If you want to have a recognised qualification which may lead to job opportunities in the barbering industry, then this course is for you.
This course has a compulsory six weeks introductory period, from when it starts, that will cover important skills and knowledge necessary for progression during the course.
This is an intensive training programme. You will study the following units:
Health and Safety in the salon
Working in the hair industry
Client consultation for hair services
Shampoo and condition hair and scalp
Promote products/services to clients in a salon
Create an image based on a theme
Cut hair using barbering techniques
Cut facial hair to shape using basic techniques
Styling hair
Salon reception duties
Display stock to promote sales in the salon
Colour and lighten hair
You will also be required to participate in compulsory in-house college competitions.
Located at: Old Mill Lane campus
Course Start: 01 September 2025
Course length: 33 Weeks (term-time only)
Day(s) of study: Monday, at 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: PHAIBARB
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
This course will cost £1,035. There may be funding available for this course depending upon circumstances. The introductory period, which must be completed, costs £85. There is no funding available for the introductory period.
Other funding information
You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact Student Services by calling 01226 216 267.
Course Content
A genuine interest in pursuing barbering as a career.
You may be required to sit an initial English assessment if you do not already hold an English Language or ESOL qualification.
Other Resources
For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, the Sports Village, where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.
Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.
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The course information on this page was last updated 06 May 2025.
