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Barbering NVQ Level 2
Course code: FC0374
Course category: Part-time
End Qualification: Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering
Starting and ending month: September to June
Days of the week: Wednesday
Course duration: 36 weeks
Time of day: p.m.
Course location: City College Brighton and Hove, Pelham Street
Course aims:
This hands on course will allow you to expand or specialise your hairdressing skills to include barbering. You’ll also develop important skills such as communication skills and teamwork.
This barbering course is ideally suited if you’re over 19 years old and are looking to develop your skills and further your career. At City College you’ll benefit from training in our professional salon that is open to the public and staffed by students. So as well as training you’ll also be gaining valuable experience through working professionally, which will stand you in excellent stead when you apply for jobs.
At the end of this qualification you’ll have gained skills, knowledge and experience in cutting hair using basic barbering techniques, cutting facial hair to shape, changing men’s hair colour, shampooing and hair conditioning and salon health and safety.
Successful completion of the course will allow you to progress onto the NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Barbering. Or as the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering is a job ready qualification, on completion of the course you could start to apply for Barbering positions in professional salons.
Course content:
On the NVQ Level 2 Barbering you will learn to:
- Health and safety
- Shampoo and condition hair
- Change mens hair colour colouring
- Cut hair using basic barbering techniques
- Cut facial hair to shape using basic techniques
- Dry and finish mens hair
- Develop effective working relationships
- Promote products and or services to clients
Facilities for students:
Students will be based at Pelham Tower Campus where we have excellent facilities for practical and theory work. These include:
- Two well equipped and recently modernised Hair Salons and Reception facilities.
Tutors:
The Hair Department is managed by Rachel Turner, an experienced Hairstylist and former salon owner. The Hair department is staffed by experienced, creative and enthusiastic tutors who have excellent links with the Hairdressing industry and local employers in the area.
Assessment: You will be assessed by:
- Practical assessments
- Portfolio
- Assignments
- Written papers
- Oral questioning.
The course is approximately three quarters practical, and one quarter theory.
UCAS Tariff: Level 2
Awarding Body: VTCT
Entry Requirements:
A Level 2 in Hairdressing, or currently working in a Barbers
Interview for entry: Interview required
Pre-entry preparation:
S/NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing with Barbering Units - 3rd edition by Leah Palmer and Nicci Perkins
Progression and links:
You can progress onto the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering course.
Or
If you wish to apply for jobs, then you can confidently look to operator roles within the industry, such as junior stylist within a salon, with further progression to senior stylist, Manager and Salon Owner.
Work experience opportunities:
Students are encouraged to take up part-time employment in local Barbering Salons, and will also have the opportunity to work in the College’s professional salon.
Costs of your Course:
There are five parts to the cost of your course:
- Tuition Fees
- College registration
- Awarding Body registration
- Resource Fee
- Exam / Assessment Fees
Tuition fees
How much will the Tuition Fees cost?
Below are the fees for this course.
Home/EU students tuition fees (per year): £790
Financial assistance information.
How to apply for part-time courses.
City College Brighton - Part-time course - Barbering NVQ Level 2
Further information: As a department we run a number of ‘enrichment activities’ that students are expected to take part in. You will be encouraged to take part in the Annual Hair show.
Disclaimer:
Although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, it does not form any part of a
contract between City College Brighton and Hove and the student. Courses may be subject to change.
Timetables are subject to change and you should check with your tutor prior to enrolment for the details of your timetable.
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