Level 2 Certificate in Barbering (VTCT)
at Stoke On Trent College, Stoke-On-Trent · college
What the college says
The course focuses on the skills required to become a barber,. The course is a full time course and will give the opportunity to be part of the college community and access a wide range of extra enrichment activities. The course also will support you in maths and English qualifications, and a one day a week placement in a barber's is a mandatory part of the course. You will be taught all the practical skills you need to be a junior stylist in a Barber shop. You will also be taught the theory th
What you need to get on
4 GCSEs grade 3. BTEC Introductory Certificate or Diploma, appropriate NVQ Level 1, or another relevant Level 1 or Foundation qualification. You will have a pre induction interview/assessment to make sure this is the right level for you.
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
Cauldon Campus
Stoke Road Shelton, STOKE - ON - TRENT, ST4 2DG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · STOKE - ON - TRENT
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