- Framework:
- Barbering
- Level:
- 2/3
Barbering services are increasingly in demand from men who are interested in personal wellbeing and grooming.
On completing this apprenticeship you will undertake roles such as:
- Junior Barber (Foundation Apprenticeship)
- Barber or Senior Barber (Apprenticeship)
As a Junior Barber you will carry out services including cutting hair, cutting facial hair, basic patterns, perm and neutralise and colouring men's hair.
As a Barber or Senior Barber you will carry out services including patterns in hair, colouring, colour correction, creative hairdressing skills and perming. As well as shaving, cutting and shaping beards and moustaches.
Careers may take place in a variety of locations including hairdressing salons, spas, hospitals, care homes, prisons, department stores, hotels, airlines and holiday resorts.
Pathway options and levels
Barbering - Level 2
Supports the job role Junior Barber
Barbering - Level 3
Supports the job role of Barber or Senior Barber
Further information
Duration
Level 2: 18 months
Level 3: 18 months
Progression routes
Level 2: Routes include –
- Advanced Level Welsh Baccalaureate Principal Learning in Hair and Beauty Studies.
- Level 3 Barbering or Hairdressing apprenticeship.
- Employment as a junior barber or other job roles in the barbering related industries.
Level 3 Routes include -
- Employment as a Barber or other job roles in the Barber related industries.
- Higher Apprenticeship in Hairdressing
- Higher education such as a Foundation degree in Hairdressing and Salon Management or other programmes.
Qualifications
Level 2: NVQ Diploma in Barbering
Level 3: NVQ Diploma in Barbering
What are the entry requirements for this pathway?
All apprenticeship pathways in Wales have entry requirements.
If you are interested in undertaking this pathway – you need to have the following entry level qualification(s);
Level 2
There are no nationally agreed minimum entry or previous experience requirements for this framework but the following selection criteria may be used as guidance.
Because the industry has high client expectations and relies on repeat business importance is given to:
- Appropriate personal presentation including clothing, hair and personal hygiene. Practical, organisational and social skills.
- Attention to detail and cleanliness.
- A good sense of humour/amicable nature and communication skills whether dealing face to face with clients or speaking on the telephone.
- Willingness to work flexible hours/days as agreed in the employment contract.
- A high degree of dexterity and coordination.
Potential apprentices with a predisposition to certain skin conditions or allergies, such as occupational dermatitis, eczema or asthma, need to understand that some of the chemicals, liquids and aerosols used in hairdressing may have significant effects on their health condition.
Colour blindness would restrict opportunities in the wide use of artificial colouring products and services in the industry. Units relating to colouring hair require the ability to recognise very subtle tones, shades and changes in a range of colours to ensure the safe and effective use of the chemicals used on hair.
Level 2: It is advantageous to have three GCSEs Grade D or above in English and/or Welsh, Maths, Science or Art
Level 3
There are no nationally agreed minimum entry or previous experience requirements for this framework but the following selection criteria may be used as guidance.
Because the industry has high client expectations and relies on repeat business importance is given to:
- Appropriate personal presentation including clothing, hair and personal hygiene. Practical, organisational and social skills.
- Attention to detail and cleanliness.
- A good sense of humour/amicable nature and communication skills whether dealing face to face with clients or speaking on the telephone.
- Willingness to work flexible hours/days as agreed in the employment contract.
- A high degree of dexterity and coordination.
Potential apprentices with a predisposition to certain skin conditions or allergies, such as occupational dermatitis, eczema or asthma, need to understand that some of the chemicals, liquids and aerosols used in hairdressing may have significant effects on their health condition.
Colour blindness would restrict opportunities in the wide use of artificial colouring products and services in the industry. Units relating to colouring hair require the ability to recognise very subtle tones, shades and changes in a range of colours to ensure the safe and effective use of the chemicals used on hair.
It is advantageous to have three GCSEs Grade C or above in English and/or Welsh, Maths, Science or Art.
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