Apprenticeship in Barbering

Summary

A Level 2 Apprenticeship Barber is required. We are offering the right person a barbering apprenticeship at our barbering shop based in Romford. We will teach you all the latest barbering techniques.

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

You will work 4 days each week in the barbershop and go to our barbering academy 1 day each week. Days and times to be arranged.

30 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 21 August 2025

Duration

1 year 2 months

Positions available

2

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

Making Drinks
Keeping the barbershop clean and tidy for clients
Washing hair
Working as part of a team

Where you'll work

54 LONDON ROAD
ROMFORD
RM7 9QX

Training

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

College or training organisation

MOMENTUM TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY LTD

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

You will study for the Barbering Professional Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Your training will take place at our barbering academy based in Romford
You will attaend the barbering academy 1 day each week

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 2 or 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
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

About this company

We are a barbershop based in Romford, we cater for all hair types.

After this apprenticeship

Working in our barbershop as a qualified barber
Progression onto a level 3 qualification

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MOMENTUM TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY LTD

Billy Moore

momentumskillstraining@gmail.com

07950327277

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327425.

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Closes on Wednesday 20 August 2025

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