Barbering - Level 2 Traineeship

Essentials

Duration: 1 Year Full-time
Start date: 2nd September 2024
End date: 6th June 2025

Course fee: FREE (Eligibility criteria may apply)

Additional fees: 250 for kit, 25 for uniform (these are approximates)

The NI Traineeship provides a high-quality vocational education and training programme those who aspire to work within a specific sector.

Full details of the programme is available in our Traineeship page.

Course Content

• Prepare for Services and Maintain Work Areas
• Manage Personal Presentation to a Professional Standard 
• Provide Client Consultation Services 
• Fulfil Salon Reception Duties 
• Contribute to the promotion of products and services 
• Provide the following treatments: Shampooing and conditioning hair services, Styling and cutting men’s hair, cut facial hair and assist with shaving.

Units are subject to change.

Course Update

Please note that due to ongoing major campus construction projects courses at Ballymena may be relocated to alternative suitable locations as required.

You must:

• Have a minimum of a Level 1 qualification defined as 4 GCSEs at grades D-G including Maths and English grades D-F or equivalent. However, most areas will require higher grades in Maths and English.  See our Traineeship page for specific grades for each vocational area.
• Attend an information session.  

On completion of the Traineeship, you can progress to a Level 3 further education course or a Level 2 or 3 Apprenticeship (possibly with your work placement employer).  This can lead you to Higher Education options.