Barbering Apprenticeship

Tru Hair Limited

Wolverhampton (WV10 9XA)

Closes in 11 days (Tuesday 26 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 August 2025

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Summary

Tru Hair is the biggest hair replacement company in the UK. We have two branches in Wolverhampton & Birmingham. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who want to take their barbering/hairdressing to that next level.

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
Hours to be agreed by employer.

30 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 2 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 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

  • Removal and reapplication of hair systems.
  • First-time system wearers who require installation.
  • Perming systems ready for fitting.
  • Working alongside team members.

Where you'll work

Unit 4
Fordhouses Industrial Estate
Steel Drive
Wolverhampton
WV10 9XA

Training

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

Training provider

CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE

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.

Training schedule

Will involve attending City of Wolverhampton College once per month. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 3/D or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Creative
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Previous experience in barbering beneficial.

About this employer

Tru Hair is the biggest hair replacement company in the uk, we have two branches in Wolverhampton & Birmingham, we are looking for enthusiastic individuals who want to to take there barbering/hairdressing to that next level. Tru Hair is all about looking after the individual who has gone through hair loss, this could be from male pattern baldness / alopecia or cancer.

After this apprenticeship

  • To be a fully qualified hair replacement stylist.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE

Laura Aston

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000336748.

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Closes in 11 days (Tuesday 26 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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