Barbering Apprenticeship Standard Hair Professional Level 2

This apprenticeship is perfect for anyone with little or no experience in Barbering.

It will provide the foundation you needed to kick-start a successful career in Barbering!

This barbering apprenticeship is available for any learner above the age of 16 and can take between 13 to 24 months. On average the program will take 17 to 19 months to complete.

There are no entry requirements for the apprenticeship, however all learners must have completed a Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention (COVID-19), or a regulated equivalent, and all learners must have completed their Functional Skills (English & Maths) modules to a GCSE grade 4 equivalent to complete the program.

If you didn’t achieve GCSE grade 4 in these subjects at school, we will help you gain these qualifications during your apprenticeship.

The Qualification

During your apprenticeship you will be assessed on your knowledge and understanding of the six mandatory units. This assessment will be completed by your Saks Educator to the requirements of our awarding body VTCT.

The Units

There are six mandatory units and to be awarded the Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals (Barbering) you must achieve in all these.

The Mandatory Units Are:

Consultation

The aim of this unit is to develop your practical skills and knowledge in the important area of consulting with your clients so that you can: assess the client’s requirements; examine the hair, skin and scalp; take into account facial characteristics including face shape, skin tone, hair colour, lifestyle and suitability; conduct visual checks and any necessary tests on the hair, skin and scalp; advise clients on services or products; identify the client’s hair characteristics and hair classification; advise clients on hair maintenance and management.

Shampoo, Condition and Treat the Hair and Scalp

The aim of this unit is to develop your practical skills and knowledge in shampooing, conditioning, and treating the hair using correct massage techniques and the correct products, including tonics, for a variety of hair and scalp conditions. You will also learn how to advise clients on aftercare requirements.

Cut hair using a range of techniques to create a variety of looks

The aim of this unit is to develop your practical skills and knowledge to create a variety of men’s looks using barbering cutting techniques including scissor over comb, freehand, thinning, texturising, layering techniques, graduation, fading, razor cutting and clipper work. You will also develop your skills to enable you to create lines and patterns in the hair.

Style and finish hair using a range of techniques to create a variety of looks

The aim of this unit is to develop your practical skills and knowledge to style and finish men’s hair using blow drying and finger drying techniques, to create modern creative hairstyles.

Cut facial hair into shape

The aim of this unit is to develop your practical skills and knowledge to be able to cut beards and moustaches using barbering cutting techniques including scissor over comb, clipper over comb, freehand and fading methods.

Shaving services

The aim of this unit is to develop your practical skills and knowledge to be able to shave professionally and safely using different equipment and shaving methods. You will also develop face massage skills which finish the shaving service.

Completing The Apprenticeship

At the end of your apprenticeship, after you have successfully completed the unit assessments, you will receive a Certificate of Unit Achievement. This allows you to progress onto the Gateway stage of the apprenticeship.

The Gateway is a period where we will review your knowledge, skills and behaviours to see if you have met the minimum requirements and are ready to take the assessment.

Once you have successfully completed the Gateway you will be submitted for your End Point Assessment. The End Point Assessment or EPA is an assessment of all the knowledge, skills and behaviours you have learned throughout your apprenticeship, it confirms you are ready and competent in the career path you have chosen.

These assessments have been designed and developed, by employers in the barbering industry, to reflect the daily work of a barber. This makes them very sought after by employers across the industry.

After you have passed all the elements of the EPA, including any required standards in English and Maths, you will receive your apprenticeship certificate.

What Are The Next Steps?

After you have completed your Barbering Apprenticeship Standard Hair Professional Level 2 you will be a fully qualified barber and will be able to work independently within your barbers shop or salon.

There are further apprenticeships available to you which will allow you to increase your knowledge add to your skill set and become ever more valuable to your salon.

You can choose from each of the following apprenticeships.

Hairdressing Apprenticeship Standard Hair Professional Level 2

On successful completion of a hairdressing apprenticeship standard, an apprentice will be able to carry out consultations with clients, demonstrate professionalism, and develop excellent communication skills and safe working practices associated with their role. They will be able to work without supervision to a high level of professionalism.

Level 2 Intermediate Beauty Therapy Apprenticeship Standard

On successful completion of a beauty therapy apprenticeship standard, an apprentice will be able to carry out consultations with clients, demonstrate professionalism, and develop excellent communication skills and safe working practices associated with their role. They will be able to work without supervision to a high level of professionalism.

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