Hairdressing & Barbering
Barbering City & Guilds NVQ Level 2
Key Facts
Qualification Aim
Barbering City & Guilds NVQ Level 2
Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at grade D - G or equivalent and a satisfactory school report
Start Date
September 2010
Course Overview
This course is suitable for students either progressing from Hairdressing Level 1 ,2 and/or anyone with an interest in barbering as a career. It is aimed at people intending to work, or already working, in barbers shops or men’s hairdressing salons. It emphasises the underlying principles and the practical skills required of barbers or men’s hairdressers, as well as the under pinning knowledge and understanding required. Level 2 is the accepted minimum for a junior barber in the industry.
Course Structure
This course is suitable for students either progressing from Hairdressing Level 1 ,2 and/or anyone with an interest in barbering as a career. It is aimed at people intending to work, or already working, in barbers shops or men’s hairdressing salons. It emphasises the underlying principles and the practical skills required of barbers or men’s hairdressers, as well as the under pinning knowledge and understanding required. Level 2 is the accepted minimum for a junior barber in the industry.
Qualification Aims
C&G NVQ in Barbering at level 2
Assessments/Examinations
Unit written and practical assessments/assignments in both theory and practical aspects of the course. Practical assessments are carried out in a realistic work environment (RWE) on fee paying clients. A portfolio of evidence is compiled throughout the course and submitted for final verification.
Cost / Equipment
Uniform - Black T. Shirt &Black skirt/trousers. Enclosed shoes.
Barbering Kit – Level 2 £145.00
Text Book £24.99 (Men’s Hairdressing Maurice Lister)
Consumables £20.00
Other costs may be payable, please contact admissions for the latest registration fees.
Free tuition is available to those in receipt of certain means tested benefits or to their un-waged dependants. If you are not on benefits but find it difficult to pay any course related costs because of financial hardship, contact Student Welfare on 01843 605048 to make an appointment with a welfare advisor.
Entry Requirements
4GCSE’s at grade D-G OR equivalent. Successful College interview. Target testing (attainment relating to level). Satisfactory school/college report or references. A knowledge of and interest in hairdressing is desirable and will be assessed at interview.
As part of the Entry Requirements it is important to note that, as this is aservice industry, students must meet the demands of the course which include: good interpersonal and communication skills, personal hygiene, health requirements and positive personal attributes.
Start Date
How to Apply
If you wish to apply for any of our courses, please complete and return an application form.
If you have any problems completing the form or have any questions regarding the application process, please contact our Student Admissions team on 01843 605049, or email student_admissions@thanet.ac.uk.