Barbering Apprenticeship
MR MATTHEW DERENGOWSKI
MANCHESTER (M41 9JY)
Closes in 28 days (Friday 17 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 19 June 2026
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Summary
On completion of this qualification you will be able to shampoo and condition hair, cut hair using barbering techniques, style and finish hair, cut facial hair into shape and provide shaving services for men.
- Wage
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£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Barbering professional (level 2)
- Hours
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Days and times to be agreed
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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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
An apprentice barber assists experienced barbers while learning essential skills in hair cutting, styling, and customer service
Where you'll work
5 STRETFORD ROAD
URMSTON
MANCHESTER
M41 9JY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EVOLVE ACADEMY LTD
Training course
Barbering professional (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Weekly traiing on a Monday at Evolve Acadmey, hair and barbering training acadmey based in the Northern Quarter, Manchester
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Creative
About this employer
A busy barbers on the main parade in central Urmston. The shop has been open for more than 50 years and the head barber has been cutting hair for 30 years, though he has been based countrywide. We're a modern environment, aimed at professionals though we're proud to be inclusive and our breadth of experience enables us to adapt to many hair types and every type of client, not forgetting the small ones. The head barber is also trained in counselling and brings a thoughtful, listening centred approach to client care. Over the many years of cutting hair here, clients have become friends making for a lovely place to work. we do a great coffee too!
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
On successful completion of this qualification, you may wish to complete another qualification appropriate to your personal development. This can include Hairdressing Level 2.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EVOLVE ACADEMY LTD
Jane Mouland
info@evolveacademy.org
01618202015
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036717.
Apply now
Closes in 28 days (Friday 17 July 2026 at 11:59pm)