Qualifications
VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Barbering (500/8730/7)
Day of week: Tuesday
Times: 16:30 - 20:30
Overview
This one-year evening 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.
You will learn basic barbering skills including:
• Consultation
• Cutting hair using barbering techniques
• Cutting facial hair
• Health and safety
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.
Please read our Terms and Conditions before applying for or enrolling on any of our courses.
There are no entry requirements however all courses within Belfast Met are delivered and assessed in English, apart from language-specific courses.
Fees:
Academic period 2026:
Examination / Registration Fee = £80.00
Tuition Fee = £310.00
Fees are payable annually.
Fees £310
Registration £82
In addition, You will be required to buy a Belfast Met uniform, costing approximately £45.00 and kit costing approximately £180 (if needed). Lists of kit requirements will be sent to students once enrolled.
Assessment on this programme will be by practical, written, and online assessment.
Careers
Employment in a salon, self-employment or progression to Level 3 qualifications.
Interests
- Creativity
- Hair Fashion
- Entrepreneurship
- Customer Service alongside working in a close contact services environment
Contact us
Email: BBSInfo@belfastmet.ac.uk
Enquiries: 028 9026 5022
Enrolment: 028 9026 5265
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