C&G Level 2 Award in Cutting Mens Hair

This part time course in cutting men's hair is designed to provide you with an understanding of the basic skills you need to cut men's hair using uniform and graduated techniques.

Topics covered include:

• Cutting men's hair, uniform and graduated techniques
• Health and safety

If a candidate has not completed any previous accredited related qualifications they must also complete the Level 2 Award in health and safety alongside the technical award.

To work towards becoming a junior in a barbershop with a basic skill level.

Further study options after this course are the Level 2 Diploma in Barbering techniques to gain a full understanding of the requirements of a barbering trainee.

Entry requirements are a minimum of 3 A-C or grade 4 or above. Or previous qualifications in hairdressing.
Our entry requirements are in place to support our learners in achieving their qualifications.

The course is assessed with a portfolio an end test and two practical assessments.
Learner that need to achieve the health and safety unit will require an additional end test.

Learners will work on mannequin heads to practice but must work on realistic paying clients to achieve their final assessments.

The course has 2 groups running this year.

Group A: 09.01.25-20.03.25

Group B: 27.03.25-19.06.25

The length of the course is 10 weeks at 3 hrs per week on a wed night 5.30pm-8.30pm

Delivery takes place in the Barbering salon with practical and theory work included