Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Level 2

Barbering

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Classroom Aims
Adult
Student type:
Adult
Start Date:
Duration:
1 Year
Campus:
Crewe Campus, EP Campus

The Course

This qualification is designed to develop the practical skills and knowledge needed to work effectively as a Junior Men’s Hairdresser. The course combines hands-on training with an understanding of professional working practices, helping you prepare for employment within the hairdressing and barbering industry.

Topics include:

  • Health and safety
  • Client consultation
  • Shampooing and conditioning hair
  • Working in the hair industry
  • Basic cutting techniques
  • Clipper work
  • Maintaining facial hair
  • Styling men’s hair
  • Professional client care

Practical sessions provide opportunities to develop essential cutting, clipper and styling techniques while building confidence in working with different clients. You will also learn how to maintain and shape facial hair as part of providing a professional men’s grooming service.

Client consultation forms an important part of the course, helping you understand individual requirements and select appropriate techniques and services. Alongside practical skills, the qualification explores health and safety and the professional standards expected when working within the hair industry.

By the end of the course, you will have developed the practical skills, industry knowledge and confidence needed to pursue employment as a Junior Men’s Hairdresser or progress to further training within hairdressing or barbering.

A keen interest in learning new skills in barbering. Previous experience of hairdressing would be an advantage but is not essential.
You could progress onto higher level barbering or other hairdressing courses at the College.
£723

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

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Campus:
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Start Date:
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Duration:
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Course Level:
level
Campus:
EP Campus
Start Date:
September 10th, 2026
Duration:
Thursday 9:00am - 3:00pm 16 Weeks
Course Level:
Level 2
Campus:
Crewe Campus
Start Date:
September 16th, 2026
Duration:
Wednesday 6:00pm - 9:00pm 1 Year
Course Level:
Level 2
Campus:
EP Campus
Start Date:
January 28th, 2027
Duration:
Thursday 9:00am - 3:00pm 16 Weeks
Course Level:
Level 2

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The Course

This qualification is designed to develop the practical skills and knowledge needed to work effectively as a Junior Men’s Hairdresser. The course combines hands-on training with an understanding of professional working practices, helping you prepare for employment within the hairdressing and barbering industry.

Topics include:

  • Health and safety
  • Client consultation
  • Shampooing and conditioning hair
  • Working in the hair industry
  • Basic cutting techniques
  • Clipper work
  • Maintaining facial hair
  • Styling men’s hair
  • Professional client care

Practical sessions provide opportunities to develop essential cutting, clipper and styling techniques while building confidence in working with different clients. You will also learn how to maintain and shape facial hair as part of providing a professional men’s grooming service.

Client consultation forms an important part of the course, helping you understand individual requirements and select appropriate techniques and services. Alongside practical skills, the qualification explores health and safety and the professional standards expected when working within the hair industry.

By the end of the course, you will have developed the practical skills, industry knowledge and confidence needed to pursue employment as a Junior Men’s Hairdresser or progress to further training within hairdressing or barbering.

This qualification is designed to develop the practical skills and knowledge needed to work effectively as a Junior Men’s Hairdresser. The course combines hands-on training with an understanding of professional working practices, helping you prepare for employment within the hairdressing and barbering industry.Topics include: Health and safety Client consultation Shampooing and conditioning hair Working in the hair industry Basic cutting techniques Clipper work Maintaining facial hair Styling men’s hair Professional client care Practical sessions provide opportunities to develop essential cutting, clipper and styling techniques while building confidence in working with different clients. You will also learn how to maintain and shape facial hair as part of providing a professional men’s grooming service.Client consultation forms an important part of the course, helping you understand individual requirements and select appropriate techniques and services. Alongside practical skills, the qualification explores health and safety and the professional standards expected when working within the hair industry.By the end of the course, you will have developed the practical skills, industry knowledge and confidence needed to pursue employment as a Junior Men’s Hairdresser or progress to further training within hairdressing or barbering.
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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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