Level 2 Certificate in Barbering (16-18 Years)

We will invite you to a Meet the Tutor event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

You will provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course.

4 x GCSE's at D/3 or above, or a Level 1 Diploma in a relevant subject.

Your GCSE profile must include either maths and / or English , or a Functional Skills qualification in maths and/or English.

You will provide a copy of your last school report and/or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other to include attendance. This is to ensure we can support to be able to achieve well on the course. Applicants with 85% or below attendance will have been deemed not to have met this criteria. All applicants are given an opportunity to discuss any evidence based mitigating circumstances that may have affected the reference/school report.

We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish. Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.

Achievement of this qualification demonstrates to an employer that you have the essential skills and knowledge of health and safety, customer service and also the necessary technical skills to be employed as a barber, either in a barber shop, a hairdressing salon or hotel. You can also progress onto Level 3 Certificate in Barbering. Learners may also continue training on a Level 2 Hairdressing Apprenticeship providing they have a clear disciplinary record.

There are lots of opportunities available to you to progress across the South Thames Colleges Group and into the world beyond education.

During your time with us you will have access to a dedicated team of careers and education advisors who will help you as you take the next steps towards achieving your goals.

September start. One-year, up to four days a week at College with one day work experience working in a salon each week. A minimum of 150 hours must also be gained working in the College Headmasters Academy salon.

All students receive tutorial guidance and are set personal targets to ensure satisfactory progress on the course. For more information, please email admissions.kingston@stcg.ac.uk