Barbering Apprenticeship

Join our team as a Barbering Apprentice and start building a rewarding career in the barbering industry. You'll receive hands-on training from experienced barbers while earning a wage and working towards a recognised qualification.

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Welcome customers, prepare workstations, and assist experienced barbers throughout the day
• Learn and carry out haircuts, beard trims, styling, and client consultations under supervision
• Keep the shop clean and organised, sterilise equipment, manage appointments, and provide excellent customer service

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, gain real salon experience, and become part of a friendly, supportive team with excellent opportunities for future career progression.

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Apprentice Pay:

• £12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
• National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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• Training course: Barbering professional (level 2)
• Hours: 30 hours a week
• Start date: Thursday 1 October 2026
• Duration: 2 years
• Positions available: 1
• Training provider: CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE

What you'll learn

Course contents

• 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.