Barbering | City & Guilds VRQ Diploma in Barbering | Level 2
Why this course?
This course is for those who wish to pursue a career as an employed or self-employed barber. You will be introduced to a wide range of practical barbering techniques and have the opportunity to develop your skills in customer service, communications and commerciality; all of which are highly valued by employers. Our modern salon provides an ideal environment to gain the skills, confidence and real-life experience that you need for a career in barbering.
Our professional salon is open to the public allowing you to gain experience of customer service and cutting and styling for real clients. Out tutors are experts with strong links to employers and industry. We also invite guests speakers in and run specialist training sessions.
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Staff Profiles
Entry requirements
At least 3 GCSEs grade at 3 (D/E) or above, including English and maths or successful completion of the Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing.
If you do not have these grades you can start on the Level 1 Hairdressing course or the Get Started in Hair & Beauty.
Course Units
- Principles and practices of hairdressing and barbering services
- Consultation techniques and client care
- Shampoo, condition and treating hair and scalp
- Cut hair using basic barbering techniques
- Cut facial hair into shape using basic techniques
- Colour and lighten hair
- Create basic outlines and detailing in hair
- Dry and finish men’s hair
- Create an image based on a theme
- Provide perming services
Why the MET?
The course provides real-world training facilities. You will use quality professional kits and products in professional salons with paying customers.
Our highly-skilled teachers have current industry experience and the department has strong industry and employer links.
Without a doubt, one of the reasons we know you will love studying at Brighton MET is the location of our Central Campus. Right in the heart of Brighton’s world-famous North Laine, the College is within walking distance of all the city’s main amenities – the award-winning city library, the independent shops and eateries and the beach.
Facilities
- Three well-equipped training salons and a commercial salon open to the public
- High-end industry standard equipment and products
- Access to the MET’s student services, including career advice and additional learning support
- Cafés with a wide range of reasonably priced meals, snacks and drinks
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Assessment
Graded practical assessments and external examinations
Work experience
You will work commercially in our Metro Hair and Beauty Salon.
We have very strong links with local employers, many of whom started their own careers at Brighton MET.
All of our students have an opportunity to undertake work experience, which often leads to gaining a permanent position within that company.
We hold an annual careers day where local, national and international employers will come and give seminars. This will give you valuable information and advice about progression opportunities and setting up your own business.
We also hold training days, trips to trade shows and have guest speakers to keep all of your training and knowledge current and up to date.
What's next?
After Level 2, you could choose to develop your knowledge and skills further by completing a Level 2 or Level 3 specialist qualification, such as media hair & makeup, or part-time courses in hair extensions, creative hair design or African Caribbean hair. Alternatively you could undertake a barbering apprenticeship, or seek employment.
Future careers include:
- Barber
- Fashion hairstyling
- Media hairstyling
Fees & additional costs
UK and EU students do not have to pay fees if they are under 19 on 31 August in the year they are studying. More information about fees for college courses and financial support for 16-19 year olds can be found here.
Adults
Full price course fee: £1,761
More information about fees and financial support can be found here.
All students
You will be required to purchase additional kit for this course:
- Kit and uniform: approximately £300 (TBC)
- Online resource: £25
- External trip to trade show: £25
- Portfolio/stationery: £5
Careers
Hairdressing or beauty salon manager/proprietor
Typical Tasks:
- Determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term needs.
- Controls the allocation, training and remuneration of staff.
- Provides clients with information and advice on styles and treatments, and resolves any complaints or problems.
- Ensures clients' records are maintained.
- Undertakes and/or directs hair treatments and/or beauty therapy.
- Checks and maintains any equipment, and ensures that all safety requirements are met.
- Demonstrates, advises on and sells hair and/or beauty products.
- Ensures financial accounts for the business are maintained.
Industry Insights
ENTRY £15,873
AVERAGE £27,651
POTENTIAL £50,603
- Learning Strategies
- Active Listening
- Writing
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Mathematics
Hairdresser or barber
Typical Tasks:
- Discusses customer requirements, analyses hair condition and other relevant features to define and advise on hair style.
- Washes, conditions, bleaches, tints or dyes hair and provides any necessary basic scalp treatments.
- Cuts and trims hair using scissors, clippers, razor and comb.
- Combs, brushes, blow-dries or sets wet hair in rollers to style or straighten.
- Shaves and trims beards and moustaches.
- Collects payment, arranges appointments and cleans and tidies salon.
- Maintains client records and keeps up-to-date with new products, styles and techniques.
- Ensures hair products are stored and used appropriately and observes relevant health and safety factors.
- Demonstrates, sells and recommends hair care products to clients and advises them on hair care.
Industry Insights
ENTRY £12,578
AVERAGE £15,152
POTENTIAL £21,411
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Active Learning
- Learning Strategies
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Science
- Writing
- Mathematics
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