VTCT Skills
Level 2
QN: 603/0201/X
Curriculum Active
VTCT Skills Level 2 Diploma in Barbering
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 330 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
VTCT Skills
Syllabus Units
9 Units
Guided Hours
330 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Advise and consult with clients
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the salon requirements relating to initial advice and consultation for hairdressing
- Understand effective communication techniques
- Know how the science of the hair and skin affect initial advice and consultation for hairdressing services
- Be able to prepare for client consultation
- Be able to provide client consultation
2
Clipper maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the barbershop procedures for cleaning and maintaining clippers
- Understand the safety considerations when carrying out clipper maintenance
- Know the products, tools and equipment required for clipper maintenance
- Be able to prepare for clipper maintenance
- Be able to carry out clipper maintenance
3
Create basic outlines and detailing in hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the procedures for creating basic outlines and detailing in hair
- Understand the factors that need to be considered when creating basic outlines and detailing in hair
- Know the products, tools, equipment and techniques used for creating basic outlines and detailing in hair
- Be able to prepare for creating basic outlines and detailing in hair
- Be able to create basic outlines and detailing in hair
4
Cut facial hair to shape using basic techniques
Verified
5
Cut men's hair using basic techniques
Verified
6
Dry and style men's hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the salon procedures to blow-dry and finish men’s hair
- Understand the factors which influence the blow-dried styles
- Know the products, tools and equipment required for men’s blow-drying and finishing
- Be able to prepare for men’s blow-drying and finishing
- Be able to provide a blow-dried finished look for men’s hair
7
Hair tonics
Verified
8
Health, safety and hygiene
Verified
9
Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the salon procedures for shampooing, conditioning and treating the hair and scalp
- Understand factors which influence shampooing, conditioning and treating the hair and scalp
- Know the products, tools and equipment for shampooing, conditioning and treating the hair and scalp
- Be able to prepare for shampooing, conditioning and treating the hair and scalp
- Be able to provide shampooing, conditioning and treatment of the hair and scalp
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/0201/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VTCT Skills
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2017
- Operational End
- Jul 2026