Course Details

Course Duration: 24 months (not including EPA period)

Delivery method: Regular workplace visits from our assessors. Access to an online portfolio.

Assessment methods: A combination of observations, assessments, professional discussions, written and oral questioning, online and paper-based tests and portfolio evidence gathering. A final End Point Assessment.

Entry requirements: No prior experience is required; however, learners must be working in the hair industry. Entry will be based on initial assessments and an interview.

Apprentices without level 1 English and Maths (or equivalent) will need to achieve this level and apprentices without level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent) will need to take the tests for this level prior to taking the end-point assessment. This will be incorporated into your Apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship Profile

Barbers will be able to shampoo and condition hair, cut hair using barbering techniques, style and finish hair, cut facial hair into shape and provide shaving services for men. Barbers must be able to work with all hair types ranging from straight hair to very curly, wiry hair. They also need to be able to carry out consultations with clients, demonstrate the professionalism, values, behaviours, communication skills and safe working practices associated with their role and be able to work without supervision to a high level of precision, with exceptional client care skills.

Candidates will be required to achieve the Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals (Barbering). 

Topics Covered

• Professionalism and Values
• Behaviours and Communication
• Safe Working Practices
• Consultation

Skills Developed

• Shampoo, condition, treat the hair and scalp
• Cutting hair using barbering
• Style and finish men’s hair
• Cut facial hair into shape
• Shaving services