This hand on course will allow you to expand or specialise your hairdressing skills to include barbering. You'll also develop important skills such as communication skills and teamwork. This barbering course is ideally suited if you're over 19 years old and are looking to develop your skills and further your career. At City College you'll benefit from training in our professional salon that is open to the public and staffed by students. So as well as training you'll also be gaining valuable experience through working professionally, which will stand you in excellent stead when you apply for jobs. At the end of this qualification you'll have gained skills, knowledge and experience in cutting hair using basic barbering techniques, cutting facial hair to shape, changing men's hair colour, shampooing and hair conditioning and salon health and safety. Successful completion of the course will allow you to progress onto the NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Barbering. Or as the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering is a job ready qualification, on completion of the course you could start to apply for Barbering positions in professional salons.