Barbering Level 2 Apprenticeship

Summary

You will be working in a barbershop full time and attending the academy fortnightly for your barbering training. You will learn various skills whilst being trained in the barbershop.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Barbering professional (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm, shifts may work evenings and weekends.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 3 June 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Assisting and supporting senior members of the team
Meeting and greeting clients
Making refreshments
Maintaining a high level of cleanliness around the shop

Where you'll work

54 High Street
Midsomer Norton
Radstock
BA3 2DQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

HOUSE OF CLIVE (HAIR AND BEAUTY) LIMITED

Your training course

Barbering professional (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Apply safe, hygienic and effective methods of working and infection control.
Identify and report problems which cannot be dealt with to the relevant person(s).
Use working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices.
Carry out front of house duties to support the barbershop business.
Promote yourself, your organisation, products and services via a variety of social channels.
Complete and maintain client records in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
Use communication and etiquette that suits and is appropriate to the barbershop image and style.
Maintain the client’s privacy, comfort and welfare during a barbering service.
Work as part of a team to support the barbershop.
Advise clients (new and regular) pre, during and after service on the services, products available and maintenance.
Use a range of products, tools and equipment, adhering to legal and organisational requirements for safe use and storage.
Identify contraindications or limiting factors that are likely to affect or influence the service using observation and appropriate questioning techniques.
Carry out a consultation, examine and analyse the hair, skin and scalp.
Prepare the hair for barbering services.
Cut hair using a range of barbering cutting techniques, to create a variety of looks, taking account of factors influencing the service and the steps required to achieve the desired look.
Restyle hair by changing the length, bulk or shape to achieve a significant/clear different style.
Create basic outlines and detailing in hair.
Design, create and maintain a variety of facial hair shapes and looks.
Style and finish hair to create a variety of barbering looks.
Provide shaving and facial massage services safely.
Evaluate the results of the service.
Apply safe, hygienic and effective methods of working and infection control.
Identify and report problems which cannot be dealt with to the relevant person(s).
Use working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices.
Carry out front of house duties to support the barbershop business.
Promote yourself, your organisation, products and services via a variety of social channels.
Complete and maintain client records in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
Use communication and etiquette that suits and is appropriate to the barbershop image and style.
Maintain the client’s privacy, comfort and welfare during a barbering service.
Work as part of a team to support the barbershop.
Advise clients (new and regular) pre, during and after service on the services, products available and maintenance.
Use a range of products, tools and equipment, adhering to legal and organisational requirements for safe use and storage.
Identify contraindications or limiting factors that are likely to affect or influence the service using observation and appropriate questioning techniques.
Carry out a consultation, examine and analyse the hair, skin and scalp.
Prepare the hair for barbering services.
Cut hair using a range of barbering cutting techniques, to create a variety of looks, taking account of factors influencing the service and the steps required to achieve the desired look.
Restyle hair by changing the length, bulk or shape to achieve a significant/clear different style.
Create basic outlines and detailing in hair.
Design, create and maintain a variety of facial hair shapes and looks.
Style and finish hair to create a variety of barbering looks.
Provide shaving and facial massage services safely.
Evaluate the results of the service.

Your training plan

Barbering Professional Level 2.

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative

Other requirements

Travel to the shop

About this company

With over 10 years experience & never settling for anything less than perfect, Harry is the go to barber. Knapp's barbers are here to set the standards for the next generation of barbers.

After this apprenticeship

Progress onto being a qualified barber.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HOUSE OF CLIVE (HAIR AND BEAUTY) LIMITED

Ruby Sherratt

ruby.sherratt@reflectionstraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000319576.

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Closes in 21 days (Friday 30 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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