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The VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Barbering has been designed to develop your barbering skills to a high level of occupational ability and will prepare you to enter the barbering industry.

You will develop knowledge, understanding and skills to enable you to advise and consult with men on how they can achieve their desired look, as well as the type of haircut and facial hair styling that would be most suitable for them. You will also learn how to work in a safe manner for both yourself and your clients.


What will I study?

  • Client consultation for hair services
  • Cutting men's hair
  • Cutting facial hair
  • Following health and safety in the salon.
  • Entry requirements

    This course is only available to students aged 19+

    • Level 1 Functional Skills in English (or equivalent).

    If you cannot find your certificates, please speak to us on 0808 100 3626 as we will also consider previous qualifications and experience.

  • Assessment

    You will need to provide your own models for practice and assessments.

    You will also need to complete written assignments and online multiple-choice exams for every unit.

  • Careers
  • Qualifications gained

    Intermediate Certificate in Barbering 1 Yr

    VTCT

  • Funding options

    The course fee can either be paid in full or in four instalments.If you wish to pay in instalments, you will be required to pay 25% of the total fee on the day of enrolment and a Direct Debit mandate would then need to be completed to enable the college to collect a further three payments taken monthly. The payments will be taken on the date you choose on the Direct Debit mandate form.

    All hair and beauty courses require the purchase of a specific kit and uniform. It is your responsibility to finance these purchases independently, as there is no funding currently available. Please be aware that the prices for the required kit and uniform will be determined at the start of the year. To get an approximate understanding of previous pricing, please visit this link: Past kits. Please be aware that the price for the required uniform is £45.80**.

    Financial support

    • Please get in touch to find out about the financial support that may be available to your to pay for course fees, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0808 100 3626.

    *Students aged 19-23 who do not have a full level 2 qualification will have to pay the full course fee at £941, please contact us for further information, 0808 100 3626.

    **Prices are subject to change - to confirm the cost of uniform and/or kit, please contact us on 0808 100 3626.

Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.

Why choose us?

Excellent student support services

We’ve got a great student support network offering advice and guidance on careers and future employment, finance, health and welfare, additional learning support and much more.

Getting here couldn’t be easier!

Whether you travel by bus, train or on foot there are many different transport options available. You can also unleash your freedom with the West Notts College Travel Scheme which provides a flexible and great value bus travel service.

Campuses across Mansfield and Ashfield

We have eight campuses each boasting a number of state-of-the-art facilities.

Strong industry links

We’re always investing in college facilities to make sure you have access to the most up-to-date, industry-standard equipment. Our strong links with employers means you can secure work placements as part of your wider learning – providing you with vital industry experience and employability skills, getting you ready for the world of work.

Tutors who really know their industry

Most have worked in the industry they're teaching, so you'll learn the skills employers are looking for. They'll support and encourage you to achieve the best results possible.

LGBTQ+ celebration

We proudly celebrate LGBTQ+ diversity, including Pride. Our college is a supportive community that welcomes and embraces individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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