Apprentice Barber

MR MAX NICHOLSON

BEVERLEY (HU17 8AP)

Closes in 19 days (Sunday 12 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 September 2025

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Summary

This exclusive gentleman’s grooming establishment in the heart of Beverley offers an enthusiastic, driven individual the chance to train as a barber. No prior knowledge needed- just a can-do attitude, desire to learn, well-groomed appearance, and excellent customer service skills. We’ll teach you the rest.

Wage

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

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To be discussed at interview

Training course
Barbering professional (level 2)
Hours
To be discussed at interview.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 20 October 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

  • Legal, organisational and health and safety requirements relevant to barbering businesses.
  • How to maintain effective and safe methods of working and infection control when completing barbering services.
  • The types of incidents, problems and accidents that can occur in a barbershop, the actions to take and your responsibilities for reporting.
  • How to complete and implement a health and safety risk assessment.
  • Work related injury and ill health associated with barbering (e.g. physical injuries, posture, disorders, disease, viruses, blood, contact or airborne, dermatitis).
  • Employment rights and responsibilities.
  • Products, tools and equipment used in barbering services and legal organisational requirements for safe use and storage.
  • Barbering professionalism, values, industry codes of conduct, best practice and ethics.
  • Barbershop culture, history and types of barbershops.
  • How to use and promote working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices.
  • The role and function of the front of house or reception area in the barbershop business (services, bookings, payments, retail and sales).
  • The benefits and drawbacks of using social media and how social media can be used to promote the business.
  • Client care principles and practices.
  • How to actively promote and respect equality, diversity and inclusivity (confidentiality, discretion, welfare, limitations).
  • Awareness of the mental health and wellbeing of self and clients.
    Principles of teamwork.
  • The types of advice and guidance that should be provided prior, during and post service.
  • How to recognise a contra-indication that would prevent the service and a limiting factor that would restrict a service, the implications on barbering services and when to refer to a general practitioner and/or trichologist.
  • How to complete client consultation and record relevant information relating to hair, skin and scalp analysis, hair and skin classification type, characteristics tests.
  • Barbering science for hair and skin (e.g. the basic structure of hair and skin, the growth cycle of hair- Anagen, Catagen and Telogen).
  • Client preparation requirements for barbering services.
  • The science behind shampoo, tonics, and conditioning products.
  • How to shampoo, treat and condition the hair and scalp safely.
  • The cutting methodology, techniques, tools and equipment required to create a range of barbering looks, different effects, distribution of weight, balance and shape to create precision and personalised looks.
  • The techniques and methodology behind creating basic outlines and detailing in hair.
  • The techniques and methodology behind designing and creating a range of facial hair shapes, tapered beard lines, beard outlines and moustaches.
  • The techniques and methodology behind preparing for and carrying out different shaving services.
  • The methods, benefits and effects of facial massage.
  • The effects of close clippering and shaving on the hair and skin (e.g. cool, heat, sensation, reaction, immediate and long term effects).
  • The science behind drying and finishing hair.
  • The techniques and methodology behind drying, styling and finishing hair using barbering techniques.
  • Complementary male grooming services, their benefits and drawbacks.
  • Evaluation techniques.

Where you'll work

15 NORTH BAR WITHIN
BEVERLEY
HU17 8AP

Training

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

Training provider

TEC PARTNERSHIP

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Other requirements include a positive attitude, strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and passion for the industry.

About this employer

Max Nicholson Barbers is a well-established, exclusive gentlemen’s grooming brand in Beverley, known for high standards, style, and exceptional customer service. We are now expanding with the launch of our new establishment, Regent’s Barbers, bringing the same premium experience to an exciting new location.

After this apprenticeship

To be discussed at interview. The likely outcome is being offered a full-time position within the salon.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TEC PARTNERSHIP

Jade Bishop

bishopj@eastridingcollege.ac.uk

01482390781

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000343138.

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Closes in 19 days (Sunday 12 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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