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Barbering Level 2

Start Date: 3rd September 2025

Length 35 Weeks
Study Part Time
Location West Lancashire College

Qualification Gained

Barbering Level 2 diploma (VTCT)

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More about the course

The Level 2 in Barbering is a work ready qualification and is ideal for new learners, as well as those already working in the industry, looking to gain skills in men's hair cutting and facial hair shapes with a City & Guilds qualification.

Those joining the course will be taught by a highly qualified teaching team, including Wella Colour Masters and specialist therapists, have access to the latest product technology. Students work alongside industry professionals in the salon and therapy rooms ensuring they are industry ready once qualifications are achieved.

Entry requirements

19+ students will be considered on individual merits

What will I achieve?

If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a Barbering Level 2 diploma (VTCT).

What will I learn?

Working in the hair industry
Health and safety in the salon
Shampoo and condition hair
Cut, dry and style men's hair, as well as facial hair

In addition, students will also complete two units about colour and perming and will benefit from the exciting collaboration with Andrew Barton London Education (ABLE)

How am I assessed?

Practical observations
Knowledge and understanding through assignments or test papers
Complete portfolio with photographic evidence
Assignments
Online exams

Where can I progress?

If you successfully complete the Level 2 in Barbering, you may wish to progress onto the City & Guilds Level 3 in Barbering

Course costs

If you are 19 or over, please call Learner Services on 01695 52300 or email enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk to confirm the fee for this course. Course costs may be subject to change.

If you need information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course, please contact Student Services who can offer advice and assistance on accessing any financial support that may be available.

*This is subject to availability and eligibility

Adult Funding Changes

Due to changes in Government funding from 1st August 2019, students who resident in some postcodes in Merseyside and Greater Manchester may be unable to access funding from training providers and colleges in Lancashire and may have to pay all associated course and support costs.

Please note, this does not include courses that are paid for by Advanced Learner Loans.

To check if your postcode is part of the new devolved funding legislation, please contact Course Enquiries on 01695 52300 for further advice.

Phone: 01695 52300

Email: enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk

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Daniel Rawlinson

Barbering Lecturer

I decided to set into the Barbering industry after a stint of working as a Hairdressing in 2000 as the industry was taking off. I began to work in men's grooming in a well-known Liverpool shop called Voodoo, in their shaving department and it was from there, that I embarked on education. I went to Southport College for my Level 2 and Berry College for my Level 3 in 2009, for 2 years where I completed my assessments. Once I was qualified as a teacher, I was head hunted to work in India and Sri Lanka for various brands. Afterwards, I came to West Lancashire College in 2019 to teach barbering full time here.

20 September 2023

West Lancashire College welcomes local community to Open Event

West Lancashire College are delighted to be opening their doors to the local community once again and invite you to attend their first Open Event of the academic year on Monday 16th October 4.30pm-7pm.