This qualification is focused on developing the skills of qualified hairdressers to enter the men's hairdressing sector.
Prior attainment of a hairdressing qualification at Level 2 or 3.
Successful candidates will be accepted at interview.
Four units will be covered in a practical salon environment at Hartlepool College's Luminary Salon:
Client consultation for hair services - UV20386 - Follow health and safety practice in the workplace - UV20483
- Cut men's hair UV20504
- Cut facial hair - UV20505
The VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Barbering is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in: the creative art of cutting men's hair, the specialist work of cutting facial hair and how to offer a good consultation service for clients.
Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety whilst working in the barbering industry. You will also develop a knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this qualification.
The purpose of this qualification is to develop your practical skills to a high level of occupational ability to enable you to perform.
Assessment is set, marked and internally verified by the centre to clearly demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes.
Assessment is sampled by VTCT external verifiers.
Whilst this qualification's primary purpose is to prepare you for employment as a unisex hairdresser, you may choose to develop your skill base further by undertaking specialist qualifications at Level 3, including:
VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering (QCF) - VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Barbering (QCF)
- VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Barbering Studies (QCF)