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Level 2 Certificate for Hair Professionals – Barbering

The PIMS Level 2 Certificate for Hair Professionals – Barbering develops foundational practical competence in professional barbering, men's hair cutting, grooming and shaving services.The programme covers consu...

Training Area HiQual UK
Category Beauty & Aesthetics
Learning Flexible
Provider PIMS
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Program Overview

The PIMS Level 2 Certificate for Hair Professionals – Barbering develops foundational practical competence in professional barbering, men's hair cutting, grooming and shaving services.

The programme covers consultation, hair and scalp assessment, cutting and fading, facial-hair grooming, styling, hygiene, infection prevention, retail product knowledge and practical portfolio development.

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What You'll Learn

  1. Barbering Fundamentals
  2. Barbershop Operations
  3. Professional Conduct
  4. Client Consultation
  5. Hair and Scalp Assessment
  6. Shampooing
  7. Conditioning
  8. Scalp Treatments
  9. Scissor-Over-Comb
  10. Clipper Cutting
  11. Fading
  12. Blending
  13. Texturising
  14. Beard Shaping
  15. Moustache Trimming
  16. Facial-Hair Grooming
  17. Mens Hair Styling
  18. Blow-Drying
  19. Traditional Shaving
  20. Hot-Towel Shaving Awareness
  21. Razor Safety
  22. Barbering Health and Safety
  23. Infection Prevention
  24. Retail Product Knowledge
  25. Portfolio Development
Level 2 Certificate for Hair Professionals – Barbering classroom training
Practical Learning Knowledge you can apply

Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.

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Who Should Attend?

Who should attend Level 2 Certificate for Hair Professionals – Barbering

This PIMS barbering programme is suitable for Learners entering barbering, Junior Barbers, Barbershop Assistants and individuals seeking foundational grooming competence.

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Key Benefits

After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared to:

  • Develop core barbering competence
  • Strengthen mens cutting skills
  • Improve facial-hair grooming
  • Develop safe shaving practices
  • Improve client consultation
  • Build practical barbering portfolio evidence
Level 2 Certificate for Hair Professionals – Barbering program benefits
Level 2 Certificate for Hair Professionals – Barbering assessment
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Assessment & Evaluation

  • Assessment Type: Practical assessments, written examination and portfolio review.
  • Format: Skills demonstrations, multiple-choice questions, client case studies and oral defence.
  • Total Questions: 60 theory questions plus multiple practical tasks and portfolio submission.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 6–8 weeks (120–150 hours total).
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