Skip to content
referalearnerFind my match

Barbering - VTCT Level 2 Certificate

at Skills & Learning Bournemouth, Dorset & Poole, Poole · local authority

Level 2T LevelsCertificate34 weeksPart time£719

What the college says

We have designed this course to support you with working in the hairdressing/barbering sector. Successful completion of this course will provide skills and knowledge required for job roles in hairdressing/barbering. Some�experience of hairdressing/barbering is required, you may find it useful to have completed a Level 1 course in an Introduction to Barbering or have some experience of the subject. You can check the suitability of this course for a preferred career path or route to employment by looking at various job profiles on the National Careers Service website https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ English language and /or maths skills at Level 1/Level 2 are required. You may be asked to complete an online assessment in English (and maths if applicable) prior to submitting a course application or as part of an admission session. There is an expectation that if you enrol on this course, you are willing to commit fully to the period of time involved in this course, the associated home study and the assessed work required, and intend to sit the examination if applicable. You should consider your readiness to commit to study and we have a study support toolbox to help you with this: https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/toolbox/

What you need to get on

The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.

How you are assessed

Two-year technical qualification with a 45-day industry placement. Equivalent to three A levels.

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

Start dates

  • 30 September 2026 · Poole

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.

See all 37 providers teaching it