About the course

Applications are now closed.

Learn the skills and techniques of a barber. You have the opportunity to try out your practical skills on your fellow students and the final assessments of these skills will be carried out by to paying members of the public.

Entry requirements

You will need to undertake an initial assessment in English and Maths, achieving at least level 1 in both subject areas.

How much does it cost?

The cost of this course is £993.50

Approximate additional costs: 

Before starting the course, you will need to purchase your own equipment in the form of a barbering kit, uniform, textbooks and stationery. This is an additional cost to the course fee. 

• Equipment - £200
• Uniform - purchase yourself 
• Trips - £50

This course is free if you meet any one of the criteria below:

• In receipt of benefits
• Earns less than £25,000
• First full level 2 qualification (Aged 19-23 only)

You may be eligible to support from our Harlow College 19+ bursary to help cover these additional costs. 

Contact Us or call 01279 868100 to get the most up-to-date info on fees and the financial support that may be available. 

Who is it suitable for?

This course if for someone who wants to work as a barber and improve the skills that you may already have. 

Where will this course take me?

Level 2 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing - Harlow College - Hairdressing – Level 2 Women’s Hairdressing (Part-time) (harlow-college.ac.uk)

• Barber
• Colour technician
• Salon Manager
• Freelance barber
• product rep

Core modules

• Cut using barbering techniques
• Client consultation for hair services 
• Follow health and safety practice in the barbershop 
• Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp 
• Promote products and services to clients in a barbershop
• Cut facial hair 

Optional modules

• Style hair using barbering techniques 
• Working in the hair Industry
• Create an Image based on a theme
• Provide scalp massage services 

How will I be assessed?

You will have a mixture of practical sessions in the barbershop and classroom-based lessons teaching underpinning knowledge. You will be expected to complete barber services on paying clients in the commercial barbershop.

It is expected that you may need to bring in your own clients for practical assessments. Educational trips will also be available to enhance learning.

You will be assessed through:

• Online exams
• Practical observations
• Assignments

Will I have to provide anything?

• Barbering kit
• Black uniform
• Black shoes
• pens
• textbook

Approximate cost £300

Each student is also expected to get an iPad from the college, which comes with a £75 refundable deposit.