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Bradford College

Barbering

  Study LevelLevel 2   Course TypeSchool Leavers   Duration1 Academic Year   Start DateSeptember 2025   Study ModeFull-time   LocationDavid Hockney Building

  Overview

This vocational qualification is aimed at learners seeking a career as an employed and/or self-employed men’s hairdresser.

Based on the barbering National Occupational Standards (NOS), this qualification is recognised by the UK’s leading barbering association (British Barbering Association – BBA) and hairdressing professional body (The Hairdressing Council) as being fit for purpose for preparing learners for a career as a junior men’s hairdresser.

  Key Info

  • Health and Safety
  • Client Consultation
  • Shampoo and Conditioning Hair
  • Cut Men’s Hair
  • Cut Facial Hair and Promote Products and Services to Clients in a Salon

  Qualification Gained: Vocational Training Charitable Trust Diploma in Barbering Studies
  • Follow health and safety in the salon
  • Promote products and services to clients in a salon
  • Client consultation for hair services
  • Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
  • Cut facial hair
  • Cut men’s hair
  • Create an image based on a theme in the hair and beauty sector
  • The art of colouring hair
  • Styling men’s hair
  • Working in the hair industry

Entry to this course requires GCSE English and Maths at a grade 3 or above.

Please note you will be required to purchase a kit worth £100.

You will be assessed on your practical skills in our salons and through external exams set by the awarding body.

Work experience is a compulsory component of the course.

Successful completion of this course can lead to progression to further study or employment in the Hair and Barbering sector.

If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]

Disclaimer: Our prospectus, college documents and website are simply here to offer a guide. We accept no liability for any inaccurate statements and are not responsible for any negative outcomes if you rely on an inaccurate statement. We reserve the right to withdraw any programmes or service at any time.

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