BARBERING Level 2 Diploma Traineeship

Level 2
Traineeship
Armagh Campus
Newry Campus
Lurgan Campus
City & Guilds

Overview

The Barbering Level 2 Diploma is a comprehensive programme designed for individuals who are passionate about the art of men's grooming and aspire to become skilled barbers. This diploma provides participants with the foundational knowledge, technical skills, and practical experience required to excel in the field of barbering. It develops the necessary skills required to start a career in the barbering industry or for people within the industry who wish to add barbering to their skillset.

Students will learn a range of gent’s haircutting and styling techniques to achieve a variety of hairstyles and develop a deep understanding of classic and contemporary barbering techniques, hair cutting, styling, and beard grooming. They will learn how to use a variety of tools and equipment, including clippers, scissors, razors, and trimmers, to create precision haircuts and facial hair designs. Participants will also explore the art of shaving, hair colouring, and scalp treatments, enhancing their repertoire of services.

The College will review the qualifications and/or experience held by applicants and will consider whether this profile shows an ability to progress towards a level 2 traineeship framework.

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate at interview that they have a satisfactory level of fluency in English – both written and spoken. The College reserves the right to refer any applicant to appropriate English Language or literacy classes until their level of fluency in written and spoken English is sufficient to allow participation in other areas of study.

Applicants must have achieved a minimum of a Level 1 qualification defined as 4 GCSEs at grades D-G including Maths and English grades D-F or equivalent. Enhanced entry grades for maths and English apply in certain subject areas. These will be discussed with applicants following receipt of their application.

Applicants presenting with a Junior Certificate at higher level must have achieved 4 grades A-C to facilitate entry to level 2 courses. Applicants presenting with a Junior Cycle must have achieved 4 merits or above to facilitate entry to level 2 courses.

On enrolment the applicant will undertake an initial assessment which will confirm whether they should enter the full Traineeship or the Introductory Phase.

During the Pre-Entry Advice Sessions which may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft teams) , applicants will be expected to demonstrate that they are committed and motivated to the programme.

The College may also use other evidence provided as part of the application process.

Please note that entrance requirements may be increased in some vocational areas.

Modules include:

Advise and consult with clients
Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
Develop and maintain effectiveness at work
Cut men’s hair using basic techniques
Cut facial hair to shape using basic techniques
Dry and finish men’s hair
Create basic out-lines and detailing in hair
Assist with shaving services
Fulfil salon reception duties

Learners are required to complete a number of tasks and/or tests to show their attainment of practical skills and underpinning knowledge. The summative assessments for the qualification require the candidates to undertake practical tasks, and knowledge and understanding task(s) or online assessment.

Students are required to purchase a kit and uniform at the beginning of this course.

On successful completion of this course, students may progress to study the Level 3 Diploma in Barbering offered at SRC.

Upon successful completion of the Barbering Level 2 Diploma, participants will have acquired the foundational barbering skills, technical expertise, and professionalism needed to pursue entry-level positions in barbershops, salons, or start their own barbering businesses. Students may find employment as junior barbers or barber assistants.