Hair Professional / Barbering Level 2 Apprenticeship

There are two distinctly different job roles within this occupational profile: Hairdresser and Barber. Hairdressers will be able to shampoo and condition hair, cut hair using a range of techniques, style and finish hair to create variety of looks, and colour and lighten hair for ladies and men.

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.

Hairdressers and 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.

• • Professionalism and values
  • Behaviours and communication
  • Safe working practices
  • Consultation
  

  Route 1 – Hairdressing skills

  Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
  Cut hair using a range of techniques to create a variety of looks
  Style and finish hair using a range of techniques to create a variety of looks
  Colour and lighten hair using a range of techniques
  Options (choose one)
  Perming hair
  Hair relaxing treatments and techniques
  Hair extension services

  Route 2 - Barbering skills

  Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
  Cutting hair using barbering
  techniques to create a variety of looks
  Style and finish men’s hair
  Cut facial hair into shape
  Shaving services

GCSE grade 2 and above in Maths and English or Functional Skills Entry 3

You can progress on to our Level 3 Hairdressing or Barbering courses.