Level 2 Barbering Apprentice

Summary

Are you a friendly, confident, team player? We may have a position for you in a well-established barbershop with a modern edge. Level 2 apprenticeship.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Barbering professional (level 2)

Hours

30 Hrs a week minimum. Shifts to be confirmed with employer.

30 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 11 September 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

Your average day will consist of taking phone calls
Shampooing clients
Cutting facial hair
Shaving techniques
Styling men's hair and cutting skills

Where you'll work

3a&b Victoria Road
Telford
Shifnal
TF11 8AF

Training

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

College or training organisation

CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE

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

Level 2 Barbering apprenticeship standard
Once a month at college
The rest of training will take place in the workplace
English and maths qualifications form a mandatory part of all apprenticeships and must be completed before an apprentice can pass through gateway

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 3/D and above)
Maths (grade 3/D and above)

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
Customer care skills
Team working
Creative

About this company

Friendly run Barbershop

After this apprenticeship

Progression to a Stylist

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE

Laura Aston

01902 836000

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000322472.

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Closes on Thursday 4 September 2025

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