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Barbering Level 2

at Suffolk New College, Ipswich · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

Barbers will be able to shampoo and condition hair, cut hair using barbering techniques, style and finish hair, cut facial hair into shape and provide shaving services for men. Barbers must be able to work with all hair types form straight hair to very curly hair. As barbering services are increasing in demand from men who are interested in being well groomed, there has been no better time to get into this fantastic industry.

What you need to get on

Three GCSEs at Grade 3 including maths and English Language, or a Level 1 qualification plus maths and English Language at Level 1.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Suffolk New College

    100 Rope Walk, Ipswich, IP4 1LT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 14 September 2026 · Ipswich

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