ITEC Level 2 NVQ Barbering Course
| Course Content: | Practical and theoretical |
| Time: | 8 Weeks - Monday-Friday (10.00am - 5.30pm) OR 14 Weeks - Monday-Friday (6.00pm - 9.30pm) |
| Price: | £3,495 + VAT |
| Qualification: | ITEC Level 2 NVQ Barbering |
| Portfolio: | Live Models |
This NVQ Level 2 Barbering Course provides a faster route for anyone who is interested in becoming a men’s hairdresser but does not have the time to spend studying for two or more years.
It is recommended that candidates have achieved a level of education equivalent to GCSEs prior to commencing this course; however, exemptions may be made for adult returners with experience of the workplace. A good understanding of English is essential.
Applicant's may be asked to attend an interview prior to starting their course.
The ITEC (International Therapy Examination Council) Level 2 NVQ Diploma is an internationally recognised qualification. It is linked with the World Federation of Hairdressers, National Hairdressers Federation and the Complementary Therapists Association (CThA) for insurance purposes and support.
This beginner’s course is specifically designed to provide students with an intensive 8 week course in which they will learn the necessary practical and theoretical skills to either work in a barber shop, or become a freelance men’s hairdresser.
This course is taught by qualified educators who incorporate theory work, special projects, demonstrations and hands-on workshops. Your tutor will guide you through the stages of the course and monitor your personal progress. All necessary equipment, styling tools and manuals are provided.
Throughout the course you will have your own clients to enable you to build a portfolio of all your work, consisting of photographic evidence and practical assignments.
You will be assessed in both theory and practical areas throughout this course.
You will practice on members of the public throughout this course.
Students are required to bring in a camera to take photos during this course as part of their portfolio of evidence for assessment purposes.
Our courses have a maximum of 4 students per class – offering an amazing student to tutor ratio.
Dates available: - Extra date added due to popular demand!
Full Time: 8 Weeks - Monday-Friday (10.00am - 5.30pm)
Monday 20th February 2012 - FULLY BOOKED
Monday 18th June 2012
Monday 1st October 2012
Part Time: 14 Weeks - Monday-Friday Evenings (6.00pm - 9.30pm)
Monday 30th April 2012
Monday 1st October 2012
We also have 1 on 1 tailored courses available, please call us on 0207 993 8101 for details.
Unit 500 – Ensure Responsibility for Actions to Reduce Health Risks to Health and Safety
Unit 501 – Give Clients a Positive Impression of Yourself and Your Organisation
Unit 502 – Advise and Consult with Clients
Unit 503 – Shampoo, Condition and Treat the Hair and Scalp
Unit 520 – Cut Hair Using Barbering Techniques
Unit 521 – Cut Facial Hair to Shape
Unit 522 – Dry and Finish Men’s Hair
Unit 524 – Change Men’s Hair Colour
Course Content:
- Health and Safety
- Identifying, evaluating and reducing hazards and risks in the workplace
- Creating a Positive Personal and Organisational Impression
- Understanding effective customer service
- Understanding organisational standards
- Advising and Consulting with Clients
- Client consultation and aftercare
- Analysing the hair, skin and scalp
- Treatments for the hair, skin and scalp
- Consultation for services and products
- Salon and legal requirements
- Shampooing, Conditioning and Treating the Hair and Scalp
- Client consultation and aftercare
- Maintaining effective and safe methods of working when shampooing, conditioning and treating the hair and scalp including visual, verbal and manual checks
- Massage techniques for shampoo and conditioner
- Use of products and equipment
- Hair Cutting Techniques
- Client consultation, preparation and aftercare
- Using and adapting cutting techniques such as club, freehand and scissors-over-comb, clipper-over-comb, thinning, and fading techniques for both dry and wet cuts
- Understanding hair types, hair density, hair growth patterns
- Cutting styles such as uniform layers, graduation, fringes, partings, outlining the ears, fading, balance and shaping sideburns.
- Facial Hair Cutting Techniques
- Client consultation, preparation and aftercare
- Cutting beard and moustache shapes such as tapering, outlines, top lip, curving, full using freehand, scissors-over-comb, clipper with attachments, and clipper-over-comb techniques
- Cutting beards and moustaches for maintaining shape
- Creating an balanced and symmetrical look
- Ensuring an even density
- Drying and Finishing Men’s Hair
- Client consultation, preparation and aftercare
- Salon tools and products
- Use of heated styling equipment
- Shape, direction and volume techniques
- Finishing techniques
- Men’s Hair Colouring Techniques
- Client consultation
- Preparation and sectioning for colouring/lightening
- Colour application such as tinting, highlights, lowlights, global application
- Temporary and permanent colour application
- Performing a strand and skin test
- Client aftercare
- Contraindications
