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Barbering Studies Level 2 Diploma Full-time

Course Overview

Barbering Studies Level 2 Diploma Full-time

Discover the Level 2 Barbering course at Barnsley College. Get hands-on experience with modern tools and learn from experienced staff. Gain skills in health and safety, client consultation, shampooing, cutting hair and facial hair, styling, and colouring. Benefit from industry connections for placements in top salons. Develop your technical skills and knowledge to become a proficient barber.

Course themes:

• Health and safety in the salon

• Client consultation for hair services

• Shampooing and conditioning hair

• Cutting men’s hair

• Cutting facial hair

• Drying and finishing men’s hair

• Creating basic patterns in hair (optional)

• Promoting products and services to clients

• Reception duties

Located at: Old Mill Lane campus

Course Start: September 2026

Course length: 1 Years

Study Mode: Full-time

Course Code: PHAIBAL2

Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.

Other funding information

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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.

If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

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The course information on this page was last updated 13 November 2025.