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Barbering professional (level 2)

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Information about Barbering professional (level 2)

Demonstrate a range of Barbering skills tailored to client requirements, whilst providing an outstanding service.

• Knowledge, skills and behaviours:
  View knowledge, skills and behaviours

  Knowledge

  • Legal, organisational and health and safety requirements relevant to barbering businesses.
  • How to maintain effective and safe methods of working and infection control when completing barbering services.
  • The types of incidents, problems and accidents that can occur in a barbershop, the actions to take and your responsibilities for reporting.
  • How to complete and implement a health and safety risk assessment.
  • Work related injury and ill health associated with barbering (e.g. physical injuries, posture, disorders, disease, viruses, blood, contact or airborne, dermatitis).
  • Employment rights and responsibilities.
  • Products, tools and equipment used in barbering services and legal organisational requirements for safe use and storage.
  • Barbering professionalism, values, industry codes of conduct, best practice and ethics.
  • Barbershop culture, history and types of barbershops.
  • How to use and promote working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices.
  • The role and function of the front of house or reception area in the barbershop business (services, bookings, payments, retail and sales).
  • The benefits and drawbacks of using social media and how social media can be used to promote the business.
  • Client care principles and practices.
  • How to actively promote and respect equality, diversity and inclusivity (confidentiality, discretion, welfare, limitations).
  • Awareness of the mental health and wellbeing of self and clients.
  • Principles of teamwork.
  • The types of advice and guidance that should be provided prior, during and post service.
  • How to recognise a contra-indication that would prevent the service and a limiting factor that would restrict a service, the implications on barbering services and when to refer to a general practitioner and/or trichologist.
  • How to complete client consultation and record relevant information relating to hair, skin and scalp analysis, hair and skin classification type, characteristics tests.
  • Barbering science for hair and skin (e.g. the basic structure of hair and skin, the growth cycle of hair Anagen, Catagen and Telogen).
  • Client preparation requirements for barbering services.
  • The science behind shampoo, tonics, and conditioning products.
  • How to shampoo, treat and condition the hair and scalp safely.
  • The cutting methodology, techniques, tools and equipment required to create a range of barbering looks, different effects, distribution of weight, balance and shape to create precision and personalised looks.
  • The techniques and methodology behind creating basic outlines and detailing in hair.
  • The techniques and methodology behind designing and creating a range of facial hair shapes, tapered beard lines, beard outlines and moustaches.
  • The techniques and methodology behind preparing for and carrying out different shaving services.
  • The methods, benefits and effects of facial massage.
  • The effects of close clippering and shaving on the hair and skin (e.g. cool, heat, sensation, reaction, immediate and long term effects).
  • The science behind drying and finishing hair.
  • The techniques and methodology behind drying, styling and finishing hair using barbering techniques.
  • Complementary male grooming services, their benefits and drawbacks.
  • Evaluation techniques.

  Skills

  • 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.

  Behaviours

  • Demonstrates good verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrates professionalism and a passion for the industry: a commitment to quality and continuous improvement, a positive attitude and team working, working under pressure, observing time management and self-management.
  • Facilitates safe working practices, ensures safety of self and others and challenges safety issues.
  • Maintains professional ethics: integrity, respect, empathy, client confidence, confidentiality and discretion.
• Apprenticeship category (sector): Hair and beauty
• Qualification level: 2; Equal to GCSE
• Course duration: 18 months
• Maximum funding: £9,000 ; Maximum government funding for ; apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
• Job titles include:
  • Barber
  • Mens barber/ hairstylist

View more information about Barbering professional (level 2) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.