Barbering (Level 2 NVQ Diploma)

The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering is designed for learners who work in or wish to pursue a career in barbering. The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering provides the necessary skills and knowledge that prove occupational competence as a junior barber.

This qualification allows you to develop and practice the skills required to provide barbering services for a range of hair types. You will also cover cutting facial hair, creating patterns in hair as well as cutting and styling men’s hair and consulting with clients.

This course is ideal if you wish to pursue a career in barbering industry and enjoy being creative, artistic and working within a thriving environment. The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering provides the necessary skills and knowledge that prove occupational competence as a junior barber.

To gain this qualification, you must successfully achieve the following assessments:

• Complete a portfolio of evidence for each unit
• Complete all essential knowledge and understanding requirements including online exams

On this course you will: 

• Advise and consult with clients 

• Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp 

• Cut hair using basic techniques, create basic outlines and detailing in hair 

• Cut facial hair to shape using basic techniques and assist with shaving services 

• Have the opportunity to attend industry exhibitions and industry workshops 

Assessment: You will be assessed by creating a portfolio of evidence. Online examinations will also contribute to your coursework.  

Choose this course if… you wish to pursue a career in the barbering industry and enjoy being creative, artistic and working within a thriving environment. The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering provides the necessary skills and knowledge that prove occupational competence as a junior barber.  

Future Steps: Following successful completion of this qualification you may progress to employment or progress on to the NVQ3 Diploma in Barbering. 

Four GCSEs (or equivalent, such as Level 1 Certificate in Hairdressing and Barbering) at grade 3 or above, including Maths and English*.

We have fantastic commercial hair salons, beauty clinics, theatrical make-up studios and Spa. You will have the opportunity to train in the faculties brand new showcase salon Zeal @ Exeter College all at the Laurence Building on our Hele Road site. All our students experience a busy commercial environment, H2B professional treatments are available to visitors from all over the southwest.

You will have access to all the College facilities, including a student restaurant, full media suite, gym and a fully equipped Learning Resource Centre (LRC).

Learning resource centres also provide students with access to the internet as well as specialist information to support them during their studies.

Organised trips/workshops and you will need to purchase kit, uniform and text book.

This further education course is free for all 16-18 year olds who are resident in the UK and the European Economic Area for the last 3 years. (You must be under 19 on 31st August in the calendar year that you start your course). For any fee-related queries or further information, please contact the Advice and Recruitment Team on 01392 400444.