Barbering Apprenticeship

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in Barbering
• Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering
• Functional Skills Application of Number Level 1
• Functional Skills Communication Level 1
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)

Units covered There are 6 mandatory units:

• Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
• Advise and consult with client
• Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
• Cut hair using basic barbering techniques
• Cut facial hair to shape using basic techniques
• Dry and finish men’s hair

You are also required to take at least one optional unit from each optional group, depending on credit size:

Optional Group 1

• Create basic patterns in hair
• Perm and neutralise hair
• Change men’s hair colour

Optional Group 2

• Fulfil salon reception duties
• Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work
• Give clients a positive impression of yourself and your organisation
• Promote additional services or products to clients

Entry requirements You must be employed in a salon or barbers for at least 30 hours/week. Who is it for? A Barbering Apprenticeship is for anyone who’s serious about a barbering career. There are options to suit individual needs and aspirations – and if you’re already working in barbering, you could develop your skills to become a senior stylist. CostAged 16-18

Fully funded

Aged 19-23

Fully funded for employers with less than 1000 employees. For employers with 1000+ employees, please contact us for further details.

Aged 24 and over

Total People require employers to make a contribution towards the cost for all learners aged 24 years and over, embarking on an Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship programme.

Duration 6 – 24 months Start date Available all year Assessment method The NVQ Diploma is assessed in the workplace or a realistic working environment. The qualifications are likely to call for a variety of assessment methods and the national occupational standards define what is to be assessed. Methods of assessment include:

• Observation of performance
• Questioning
• Knowledge assessments with both online and paper tests available

You will need an environment where you can develop your knowledge and practice your skills.

Personal qualities To have a successful career in barbering you need drive and motivation to help you constantly improve and update your personal and technical skills, in order to stay ahead of emerging trends and fashions. Further progression Once you have completed your Apprenticeship you can look at moving on to:

• Apprenticeship in Hairdressing