“With men putting almost as much effort into their appearances as women these days, the demand for skilled barbers to cut and style hair is on the rise.” – National Apprenticeship Service
If you are interested in cutting and styling male hair and working on a one to one basis with clients, this is an ideal course for you to start your career.
An apprenticeship is a great way to gain a qualification and earn real money. At the end of the course, you will have a nationally recognised qualification and no debts to pay!
With a Level 2 Diploma in Barbering, you become a qualified Barber and can work in a variety of places including barber shops, salons and hotels.
In the future, you may be interested in studying further and enrol in the Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship in Barbering or a cutting course in London. Thereafter, you could progress to a Level 4 Apprenticeship in Salon Management or branch out and enrol in the Hairdressing Apprenticeship at Cornwall College Business.
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| Barbering Apprenticeship Level 2 | Cornwall College Camborne (map) | TBC | TBA | PLEASE CALL* | ||||
Additional Information - Â You will attend lectures 1 day per week for 1 year. | ||||||||
| Barbering Apprenticeship Level 2 | Cornwall College St Austell (map) | TBC | TBA | PLEASE CALL* | ||||
Additional Information - Â You will attend lectures 1 day per week for 1-2 years. | ||||||||
This apprenticeship is designed for people who want to train on the job and gain a nationally recognised qualification in Barbering. You must enjoy working within a salon environment and enjoy working on a one to one basis with clients.
To enrol in this apprenticeship, you need to be aged 16 and over and ideally have a minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade C. You must be employed within a salon environment and have a suitable level of fitness to perform some aspects of the job, as you will be on your feet most of the day.
If you are interested in this apprenticeship and do not have the required GCSEs or an employer, speak to one of our Cornwall College Business Liaison Officers on 0800 731 7594.
You will attend lectures at the St Austell or Camborne campus 1 day per week for 1-2 years, while the remainder of the week is spent in the workplace.
During this apprenticeship you will perform shampoo and conditioning treatments, cutting hair using barbering techniques, drying and finishing hair and cutting facial hair. You will also be involved in advising and consulting with clients.
You will put together a portfolio of evidence to show that you are competent at the tasks you do every day, while receiving support from experienced Cornwall College tutors.
Upon successful completion, you will be awarded the following qualification:
With a Level 2 Diploma in Barbering, you become a qualified Barber and can work in a variety of places including barber shops, salons and hotels.
In the future, you may be interested in studying further and enrol in the Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship in Barbering or a cutting course in London. Thereafter, you could progress to a Level 4 Apprenticeship in Salon Management or branch out and enrol in the Hairdressing Apprenticeship at Cornwall College Business.
If you are interested in this apprenticeship, contact Cornwall College Business and complete an online apprenticeship form. If you meet the requirements, you will be invited for an interview and be given advice and guidance on how to proceed.
There are no apprenticeship course fees charged for anyone between the ages of 16 and 18. For those aged 19 and over, fees do apply.
Contact us for more information.
* All prices shown on this website are accurate to the best of our knowledge, however, we reserve the right to amend the price of a course without prior notice. Prices may be subject to additional charges for registration, books or examinations. Please call our course booking team to find out the latest prices for this course - 0800 731 7594.
