Barbering Apprenticeship

Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated apprentice barber to join the team. Offering hands-on training and mentorship from experienced barbers.

Wage

£6,281.60 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Barbering professional (level 2)

Hours

Hours will be agreed with the employer.

16 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 6 May 2025

Duration

1 year 11 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Your average day will consist of

Taking phone calls
Shampooing clients
Cutting facial hair
Shaving techniques
Styling men's hair and cutting skills

Where you’ll work

444 Brettell Lane
Amblecote
Stourbridge
DY8 4BL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE

Your training course

Barbering professional (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Apply safe, hygienic and effective methods of working and infection control.
Identify and report problems which cannot be dealt with to the relevant person(s).
Use working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices.
Carry out front of house duties to support the barbershop business.
Promote yourself, your organisation, products and services via a variety of social channels.
Complete and maintain client records in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
Use communication and etiquette that suits and is appropriate to the barbershop image and style.
Maintain the client’s privacy, comfort and welfare during a barbering service.
Work as part of a team to support the barbershop.
Advise clients (new and regular) pre, during and after service on the services, products available and maintenance.
Use a range of products, tools and equipment, adhering to legal and organisational requirements for safe use and storage.
Identify contraindications or limiting factors that are likely to affect or influence the service using observation and appropriate questioning techniques.
Carry out a consultation, examine and analyse the hair, skin and scalp.
Prepare the hair for barbering services.
Cut hair using a range of barbering cutting techniques, to create a variety of looks, taking account of factors influencing the service and the steps required to achieve the desired look.
Restyle hair by changing the length, bulk or shape to achieve a significant/clear different style.
Create basic outlines and detailing in hair.
Design, create and maintain a variety of facial hair shapes and looks.
Style and finish hair to create a variety of barbering looks.
Provide shaving and facial massage services safely.
Evaluate the results of the service.
Apply safe, hygienic and effective methods of working and infection control.
Identify and report problems which cannot be dealt with to the relevant person(s).
Use working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices.
Carry out front of house duties to support the barbershop business.
Promote yourself, your organisation, products and services via a variety of social channels.
Complete and maintain client records in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
Use communication and etiquette that suits and is appropriate to the barbershop image and style.
Maintain the client’s privacy, comfort and welfare during a barbering service.
Work as part of a team to support the barbershop.
Advise clients (new and regular) pre, during and after service on the services, products available and maintenance.
Use a range of products, tools and equipment, adhering to legal and organisational requirements for safe use and storage.
Identify contraindications or limiting factors that are likely to affect or influence the service using observation and appropriate questioning techniques.
Carry out a consultation, examine and analyse the hair, skin and scalp.
Prepare the hair for barbering services.
Cut hair using a range of barbering cutting techniques, to create a variety of looks, taking account of factors influencing the service and the steps required to achieve the desired look.
Restyle hair by changing the length, bulk or shape to achieve a significant/clear different style.
Create basic outlines and detailing in hair.
Design, create and maintain a variety of facial hair shapes and looks.
Style and finish hair to create a variety of barbering looks.
Provide shaving and facial massage services safely.
Evaluate the results of the service.

Your training plan

Barbering Professional Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Training will take place in the barbershop

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 3/D or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Creative

Other requirements

Previous experience of working in barbering environment useful but not essential.

About this company

Jutz Cutz is a friendly barbershop located in Stourbridge looking for a new Barbering Apprentice.

After this apprenticeship

There may be the oppourtunity of a full time position upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship

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