Level 2 Apprenticeship: Barbering route (pathway from hair professional)
You will work towards an End-Point Assessment and complete Maths and English at Level 1. College attendance is on a Monday.
Course Summary

Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
You will work towards an End-Point Assessment and complete Maths and English at Level 1.
College attendance is on a Monday.
Entry Requirements
You should be employed for 30 hours or more in a barbering shop which has facilities for wet shaving.
You should be keen to pursue a career in barbering.
What will you learn?
How will you learn?
The apprenticeship will be delivered in the workplace and on-site.
What will you need to bring with you?
If you are over 18, the employer will pay £1400.
You will need equipment for barbering.
How will you be assessed?
- Observations
- Questioning
- Assignments
- Products of work
You will be assigned an assessor who will support you throughout the course.
Where next?
You can advance to Level 3 qualifications.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
Is there any financial support available?
Course Information for Employers
Apprenticeship summary
Are they any entry requirements for my apprentice?
They should want to pursue a career in barbering, have a professional attitude and have excellent interpersonal skills and time management.
What is required from the employer in the workplace?
The apprentice needs a contract for a minimium of 30 hours, including their time at College and they should be paid to attend College.
You should also provide:
- Training and support
- Time with the assessor
- Wet shaving facilities and a sink with running water
Behaviours expected within the role
- Professional
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Time management skills
- Genuine interest in pursuing a career in barbering
What qualification will my apprentice gain?
- Diploma in Barbering Level 2
- Level 1 Maths and English, with an ‘uplift’ at Level 2
- End-point assessment
What will the assessment look like?
- Observations
- Questioning
- Assignments
- Products of work
The apprentice will be assigned an assessor who will support them throughout the course.
Will my apprentice need to come into college?
Yes, if they are not exempt for Functional Skills and if the salon does not have the capacity to complete all of the training. College is part of the apprentice’s working week and they should be paid for attendance. College attendance is on a Monday.
Is there any specialist equipment required?
- Barbering equipment
- Laptop to access their online portfolio
- Running water enabling wet shaving
What progression can my apprentice expect after completion of their apprenticeship?
They can advance to a Level 3 qualification.
What job roles will this apprenticeship be suitable for?
- Supervisor
- Manager
- Owner of a salon
Will the college help me find an apprentice?
You may already have someone in your organisation or someone has come to you direct asking for an apprenticeship, but if you don’t we have a free recruitment service to help you hire the best candidate for your organisation from our talent pool and external advertising through social media and the national apprenticeship services website
Contact us
If you are an employer and you would like to know more, please email businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk or call 01332 387421
Career Information
This course could lead to one of these careers...
Hairdressers and Barbers
£12887
Hairdressing and Beauty Salon Managers and Proprietors
£22022
DCG Success Stories

Brad Owen
Brad is first pick for pro footballers after barbering apprenticeship
I did one day a week at Derby College doing my NVQ Level 2. It was good – my tutor was brilliant and she got us through it really well, no beating about the bush. She just got on with it. The hairstyles I didn't get in the salon, I could get at the college. There is only so much you can do in the shop as an apprentice, and you need to get your qualifications. She showed us how to run a shop, and I got a lot of the business side though my apprenticeship just by being in the shop. I could see how it was running.
Course Information Last Updated On: November 4, 2021 11:02 am