£2,495 · +£82.00 VTCT fee

Level 2 Certificate in Barbering

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A foundation Level 2 Certificate in barbering — your direct feeder into the funded Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering. 12 weeks, one day per week, taught in our working barbershop on real, paying clients.

Practice

Hands-on training & technique

Get real chair time in our working barbershop, guided by senior barbers. From clipper work and scissor-over-comb to outlines and finishing, you'll build the core barbering foundations on real, paying clients.

20+

Years of experience

Insight

Industry insight & trends

Go beyond technique. Read the head shape, run a deep consultation, build a regular clientele who book back every three weeks. The commercial awareness that turns a £15 cut into a six-figure chair.

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Established Team

Level 2 Certificate in Barbering

Hundreds of Happy Clients

— Self-funded course —

Your route into the funded Level 3

  • VTCT-accredited qualification
  • Taught on real, paying clients
  • Small classes, expert tutors
  • Pay in full or spread the cost
  • Flexible monthly plans available
  • Portfolio & practical assessment — no written exams

What's Included

  • VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Barbering (500/8730/7)
  • Registration, certificate & exam fees
  • Live work in our barbershop with paying clients
  • Boutique class sizes
  • All course materials and handouts
  • Fully qualified & insured industry-practitioner tutors

Units you'll study

  • Provide Client Consultation Services
  • Creatively Cut Hair Using Barbering Techniques
  • Design and Create Facial Hair Shapes
  • Provide Shaving Services
Book your training
This course runs flexibly around demand rather than on fixed dates — get in touch and we’ll find a date that works for you.
CONTACT US
Prefer to talk it through? Call us on 01925 747371.

IN A   WORLD FULL OF TRENDS, WE HELP YOU MASTER THE ART OF BARBERING   WITH EXPERT TRAINING   AND INDUSTRY-RECOGNISED SKILLS   THAT BUILD A LASTING CAREER.

Frequently asked questions

Entry requirements

We assess every applicant on their potential, not just their paperwork. Level 2 Barbering or equivalent is preferable but not essential — self-taught barbers, apprentices completing training off the job, and career-changers with a portfolio are all welcome. Applicants should be aged 19+ on the first day of the course. Access to a laptop or tablet is preferable, so you can complete your enrolment online before you start. Get in touch for a friendly chat about your background.

How long is the course?

12 weeks of one college session per week. NVQ assessment runs throughout the course on real clients in our working barbershop, supported by witness testimony, video evidence where appropriate, written assignments, and an externally-set theory paper.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes. Pay in full by card or bank transfer, or spread the cost — in-house instalments (no interest, no credit check), interest-free splits via Clearpay or PayPal Pay in 3, or flexible monthly plans through Payl8r.

Are your courses accredited?

Yes. This is a VTCT-accredited Level 2 Certificate in Barbering, delivered at our centre in Warrington.

What career support do you provide?

You’ll graduate as a senior barber with a working portfolio and the option to progress into shop ownership, mobile work, brand ambassadorship, education, or onward to Level 4 master barbering. The NVQ designation carries the credibility employers and shop owners look for.

Do I need my own kit?

No — all the equipment and products you need are provided in-house, so there’s nothing to buy to get started. It’s preferable to have access to a laptop or tablet, so you can complete your enrolment online before you start.