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HiQual - UK Beauty & Aesthetics

Level 2 Diploma in Barbering (GBBA)

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Overview

HiQual UK delivers the Level 2 Diploma in Barbering, designed for beginners and junior barbers seeking foundational skills in men’s grooming and barbering services. The program emphasizes cutting, shaving, styling, and professional client care, alongside compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards. Participants will gain the competence to deliver basic barbering services, support senior barbers, and prepare audit‑ready documentation for regulated salon environments.

Qualification Awarding Body

HiQual- UK

​​​Mode of Study

Online

​​​Mode of Exam

Online

Duration

Qualification Time: 400 Hours

Training Schedule

The training schedule will be set according to your available times: one-to-one. No need to wait for a fixed schedule.

Exam Pattern

• Assessment Type: Written exam + practical skills test + viva
• Format: MCQs, applied case studies, hands‑on skills demonstration, and oral defense
• Total Questions: 60 theory + 1 practical skills test + 1 viva
• Passing Score: 70%
• Duration: 6–8 weeks (100–120 hours total)
• Certification: Level 2 Diploma in Barbering (GBBA)

Study Units

• Introduction to Barbering & Grooming Roles Scope, responsibilities, and importance of barbers in the grooming industry.
• Basic Cutting & Styling Techniques for Men’s Hair One‑length cuts, fades, layering basics, and simple styling methods.
• Fundamentals of Beard & Moustache Grooming Trimming, shaping, and styling facial hair.
• Traditional & Modern Shaving Techniques Wet shaving, razor safety, and skin preparation.
• Client Consultation & Communication Skills Understanding client needs, building rapport, and delivering tailored services.
• Health, Safety & Hygiene in Barbering PPE, sterilization, hazard identification, and OSHA compliance.
• Salon Reception & Customer Service Booking systems, client care, and professional etiquette.
• Hair Styling for Special Occasions Grooming for events, weddings, and cultural occasions.
• Documentation & Record‑Keeping in Barbering Practice Client records, treatment logs, and audit‑ready documentation.
• Case Studies & Practical Applications in Barbering Real‑world barber shop scenarios, supervised practice, and applied projects.

Learning Outcomes

• Builds competence in foundational barbering skills
• Enhances compliance with RQF, City & Guilds, OSHA, and grooming standards
• Strengthens skills in client consultation, hygiene, and customer service
• Provides tools for audit‑ready documentation and professional practice
• Offers recognized certification to support careers in barber shops, grooming salons, and progression to advanced diplomas

Who Should Enrol?

• Beginners and junior barbers entering the grooming profession
• Salon assistants seeking formal certification
• Individuals progressing from Level 1 Award in Barbering (GBBA‑111) or equivalent qualifications

​Certification

Successful candidates receive a certificate from the HiQual - UK.

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