Level 2 Traineeship in Barbering

Level 2 Traineeships are ideal for learners who wish to develop and practice the skills required for employment within the barbering industry


Academic Year: 2024/25
Course Code: 11184
Campus: Bangor, Lisburn
Study Type: Full-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Hairdressing
Course Overview

The Traineeship programme will allow participants to achieve a full Level 2 qualification and will comprise the following key elements:

A main vocational based qualification

Vocational skills development Transversal and digital skills

Work placement

Literacy and numeracy qualifications at Level 2 (may include GCSE qualifications in English and Mathematics)

Course modules may include:

  • Advise and consult with clients 
  • Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
  • Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work
  • Cut men's hair using basic techniques
  • Cut facial hair to shape using basic techniques
  • Dry and finish men's hair
  • Create basic outlines and detailing in hair
  • Perming
  • Practical Hairdressing Project

Assessments will be carried out on paying clients.  

You want to learn and develop the skills required for employment in the Barbering industry

How to cut men's hair and facial hair to shape using basic techniques, dry and finish men's hair and shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp.  You will also advise and consult with clients and develop and maintain your effectiveness at work.

Developing your wider skills:  As well as providing you with the technical skills and knowledge in your chosen area, the Traineeship will help you to develop a range of transversal skills that are important for employment including:   Problem solving, Teamwork, Communication, Time management, Entrepreneurship

The practical nature of this course.

Project Based Learning will also be a key feature of Traineeships. ​

This is a dynamic approach to learning in which you will explore real-world problems and challenges that have been developed with employers.

Successful completion of this course can lead to employment or further study on the Level 3 Barbering programme

to be over 16 years of age and working towards:

  • minimum GCSE grade D in English*
  • minimum GCSE grade D in Mathematics*
  • and two other GCSEs grade F or above or equivalent qualification level*

*subject to change

Applicants that have not obtained the above grades may be eligible to enrol as an Introductory Trainee. Please contact us for further information.

There will be two weeks Induction when the course commences in September.

There will be an interview and skills test for this course

Learners will have to purchase their own uniform and kit.  Lecturers will give you details of this.

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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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