Barbering | P01196-AD | Course

Entry Year

31/08/2026

Location

Titanic Quarter

Duration

Full-Time

Course Code

P01196-AD

Overview

Level 2 - TraineeshipBarbering

Titanic Quarter

Full-Time

Further Education

Start Date: 31/08/2026

End Date: 13/06/2027

Qualifications

VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering (601/5887/6)

VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy (500/8839/7)

Overview

This one-year course is suitable for students with an interest in barbering as a career. It is aimed at those intending to work or who currently work in barber shops or unisex salons.

About this course

You will learn basic barbering skills including:

Consultation
Shampoo and condition and treat the hair and scalp
Cutting hair using barbering techniques/creating patterns
Cutting facial hair
Emphasis on the Dry and Finish for competition work
Fulfil salon reception duties
Create basic outlines and detailing in the hair
Assist with the shaving

You will train in the College’s state-of-the-art fully, equipped commercial hair salons where your clients will include members of the public for development and assessment purposes. You will further develop your skills through project-based learning demonstrations, practical workshops, lectures, tutorials, competition work, master classes and industry visits.

Essential Skills Level 2 qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy are also part of the programme of study for students who have not achieved a Grade C or equivalent in these subjects.

This programme of study is likely to include additional enrichment activities/module(s) which are included to enhance your employability.

Please read our Terms and Conditions before applying for or enrolling on any of our courses.

Requirements

Academic course entry requirements

You must hold a minimum of a Level 1 qualification, defined as four GCSEs at grades D to G including Maths grade D and English grade D or equivalent.

Non-academic course entry requirements

Important: All applicants must also meet the following conditions:

be 16 years old by 1 July 2026.

provide proof of:

§ Right to Study in the UK. For courses with work placement, proof of your right to work in the UK is also required.

§ Photographic proof of identity

Provide translated copies of and/or demonstrate equivalency of non-UK qualifications.

Further information on non-academic course entry requirements can be found at https://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/full-time/further-education/entry-criteria-further-education

Proof of qualifications MUST be provided when you enrol e.g. exam certificates.

Achieved and pending qualifications can be recorded on your online application account.

All courses within Belfast Met are delivered and assessed in English, with the exception of language specific courses. Your competence in English must be verified prior to enrolling on your chosen course.

Fees

Visit our Student Funding page to find out how to fund your studies

All fees are set in accordance with DfE regulations.

This course tuition fee is fully funded by the Department for the Economy.

You will be required to buy a Belfast Met uniform, costing approximately £45.00 and kit costing approximately £355.00 (if needed). Lists of kit requirements will be sent to students once enrolled.

Assessment

Assessment on this programme will be by practical, written, and online assessment.