City & Guilds
    Level 2
    QN: 500/8704/6
    Curriculum Active

    City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Barbering

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 616 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    City & Guilds
    Syllabus Units
    15 Units
    Guided Hours
    616 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Client consultation for hair services

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to consult and advise clients
    • know the characteristics of the hair
    2

    Colour and lighten hair

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for colouring hair
    • Be able to provide a colouring service
    3

    Create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to plan an image
    • Be able to create an image
    4

    Cut facial hair

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for cutting facial hair services
    • Be able to provide a cutting service
    5

    Cut men’s hair

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for cutting service
    • Be able to provide a cutting service
    6

    Follow health and safety in the salon

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to maintain health and safety practices
    • Be able to follow emergency procedures
    7

    Perm and neutralise hair

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare to perm and neutralise hair
    • Be able to perm and neutralise hair
    8

    Promote products and services to clients in a salon

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to promote products and services to the client
    9

    Provide scalp massage services

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare to provide scalp massage services
    • Be able to carry out scalp massage services
    10

    Provide threading services for hair removal

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for threading
    • Be able to provide threading
    11

    Salon reception duties

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to carry out reception duties
    • Be able to book appointments
    • Be able to deal with payments
    12

    Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare to shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
    • Be able to shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
    13

    Styling Men's Hair

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for styling for men
    • Be able to provide styling for men
    14

    The Art of Colouring Hair

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for colouring hair
    • Be able to provide a colouring service
    15

    Working in the hair industry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to describe the key characteristics of the hair industry
    • Be able to describe working practices in the hair industry

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    500/8704/6
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    City & Guilds
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Aug 2010