Barbering professional

Level

Intermediate · like GCSEs

Length

1.5 yr

typical

Sector

Hair and beauty

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

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

Consult with clients to understand their style preferences

Cut and blend hair using scissors, clippers and trimmers

Create skin fades and tapered finishes

Design, shape and trim beards

Carry out hot towel shaves safely

Sterilise tools and maintain a clean workstation

Recommend aftercare and styling products to clients

Cutting techniques including scissor-over-comb and clipper work

Skin fade and graduation methods

Beard design, trimming and wet shaving

Hair and scalp health analysis

Client consultation and communication skills

Health, safety and infection control in barbering

Styling and finishing product knowledge

Ready to look for a place?

See live Barbering professional apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.