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Entry Year

14/09/2026

Location

Titanic Quarter

Duration

Part-Time

Course Code

P01610-AA
Overview
Level 2 CertificateBarbering
Titanic Quarter
Part-Time
Further Education
Start Date: 14/09/2026
End Date: 06/06/2027

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.

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Requirements

There are no entry requirements however all courses within Belfast Met are delivered and assessed in English, apart from language-specific courses. 

Fees

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

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

Careers
Made for More

Careers

Employment in a salon, self-employment or progression to Level 3 qualifications.

Interests

Interests

  • Creativity
  • Hair Fashion
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Customer Service alongside working in a close contact services environment
Careers
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Contact us

Email:              BBSInfo@belfastmet.ac.uk

Enquiries:        028 9026 5022

Enrolment:       028 9026 5265

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