Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals – Barbering
The Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals – Barbering offered by OXQUAL develops foundational professional competence in mens hair cutting, facial-hair grooming, shaving, styling, client consultation, hygiene, retail awareness and practical barbershop operations.
About this qualification
The Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals – Barbering offered by OXQUAL develops foundational professional competence in mens hair cutting, facial-hair grooming, shaving, styling, client consultation, hygiene, retail awareness and practical barbershop operations.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Barbering and Salon Fundamentals
- Professional Conduct
- Client Consultation
- Client Communication
- Hair and Scalp Assessment
- Shampooing
- Conditioning
- Scalp Care
- Scissor-Over-Comb
- Clipper Cutting
- Fading
- Blending
- Texturising
- Beard Shaping
- Moustache Grooming
- Facial-Hair Cutting
- Mens Hair Styling
- Blow-Drying
- Traditional Shaving
- Modern Shaving
- Razor Safety
- Barbering Health and Safety
- Hygiene and Infection Prevention
- Retail Product Knowledge
- Portfolio Development
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Learners entering barbering
- Junior Barbers
- Barbershop Assistants
- Individuals developing professional grooming skills
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop core barbering competence.
- Strengthen mens cutting and fading skills.
- Improve facial-hair grooming techniques.
- Develop safe shaving practices.
- Improve client-consultation competence.
- Build practical barbershop portfolio evidence.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- 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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