What You Will Pay
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Barbering
Level 2
Gloucester
Course Overview
Full Time
Certificate
Certificate
Ideal if: You are wanting to take your first steps towards becoming a professional Barber.
You’ll learn: A range of skills and knowledge for traditional and modern Barbering and male grooming services.
Expect: Working on real clients in our salons.
You’ll love: Masterclasses from industry experts and competitions.
Barbering - The professional craft of cutting, styling, grooming and shaving men's hair
If you are passionate about hair and want to take the first steps to becoming a professional Barber, then this full time course is for you.
Not only will you learn a range of essential Barbering skills you will also study the theory and origins of barbering which will equip you to enter employment or develop your training further.
Your studies will include:
- Cutting techniques
- Styling men’s hair
- Trimming Facial hair and preparing for shaving services
- Client consultation
- Promoting products and services
These skills form a vital platform for anyone wishing to join Barbering. This is a vocational qualification which focuses on commercial timings and standards, where all practical assessments are carried out in our own commercial salons.
Uniform and Kit:
We strongly recommend that you do not purchase kit until you have been officially enrolled and received confirmation of this, all enrolments are subject to the conditions of your offer previously communicated to you.
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If you require financial assistance please contact our Student Services team by calling 0345 155 2020 (option 4) or email info@gloscol.ac.uk
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Typical Entry Criteria
Three GCSE subjects at Grade 3 and above:
Gloucestershire College welcome any other/combinations of relevant qualifications that are comparable and/or equivalent to the typical course entry requirements.
For 19+ applicants that do not have recognised qualifications may still meet course entry requirements through alternative methods of assessment at the College’s discretion.
All queries regarding course entry criteria including the equivalency of qualifications and exceptional extenuating circumstances should be directed by email to the Admissions Department through applications@gloscol.ac.uk.
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The general progression route for our Barbering programme is:
Hairdressing (Level 2) BTEC Diploma
Or
Employment in industry
Shortlist and Apply
If you would like to apply for this course, please add it to your shortlist. You may then add further courses to your shortlist or continue to complete your application.
If you want to work in a vibrant, ever-changing industry, a career in hairdressing, beauty and spas could be the right choice for you.
Employment prospects in this industry are diverse and exciting, with opportunities to work in high street salons, hotels and spas, or perhaps on cruise ships travelling the world. You may even like to set up your own business.
As a student, you’ll have the chance to use industry-standard facilities in our on-site salons at the Cheltenham, Gloucester and Forest of Dean campuses.
Throughout your training programme you will carry out treatments for your peers as well as for paying clients, giving you the chance to develop your skills and gain the widest possible range of experiences.
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Next Steps
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