• Part Time
  • Level 2

City & Guilds Certificate in Barbering Level 2

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Subject Area
Hair, Beauty and Complementary Therapies
Start date
15 September 2025
Duration
32 weeks
Mode of study
Part Time
Level
2
Fees
£384.00 Discounts may be available
£288.00 Tuition Fees

50% discount available to learners on a Means Tested Benefit.

100% discount available to Under 19s dependent on course suitability.

£96.00 Other Fees

Other fees may include any of the following: registrations, exam fees or any course materials.

Want to spread the cost? Contact us about our payment plans.
Please note, all advertised fees are for one year only, unless otherwise stated in the additional information below.

Course Overview

If you are passionate about starting a career in barbering, this evening course will give you the basic skills and knowledge you need to enable you to progress to a NVQ Level 2 in Barbering.

…those with a keen interest in hairdressing and barbering

… people with good interpersonal skills

…anyone who wants to pursue a career in barbering

During the course you will study the following units:

  • Working in the hair industry
  • Follow health and safety in the salon
  • Client consultation for hair services
  • Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
  • Cut men’s hair
  • The art of colouring hair
  • Styling men’s hair

You will be assessed for the qualification by undertaking practical tasks and on-line tests.

You can progress onto Certificate Level 2 in Women’s Hairdressing.

There are no formal entry requirements but a keen interest in barbering, the ability to communicate well and to be well presented is essential.

Full attendance is essential to successfully complete the course.

To reflect industry expectations, you will be required to wear a Coleg Gwent salon uniform at a cost of £33.00 and a barbering kit at a cost of £130.00. College staff will be able to direct you to the approved supplier if / when needed. Full uniform and dress code will be discussed on the first evening of the course

All costs are under review and are subject to change.

Course Fees – £205.00

Registration Fees – £76.00

Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone

Course Code
EPCE0094AA
Start time
09:15
Duration
32 weeks
End time
12:15
Mode of study
Part Time Day
Day(s)
Monday

Fees: £384.00

£288.00 Tuition Fees

50% discount available to learners on a Means Tested Benefit.

100% discount available to Under 19s dependent on course suitability.

£96.00 Other Fees

Other fees may include any of the following: registrations, exam fees or any course materials.

Want to spread the cost? Contact us about our payment plans.
Please note, all advertised fees are for one year only, unless otherwise stated in the additional information below.

Discounts may be available

After booking your course you have 14 days to change your mind and request a full refund. You can still request a refund after this date, but this will only be given if you meet the criteria from the college fee policy.

If your chosen course starts within 14 days of you booking your place, then the 14 day refund policy does not apply and any refund will be subject to the college fee policy.

All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run.

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