Course Overview
With men putting almost as much effort into their appearances as women, the demand for skilled barbers to cut and style hair is on the rise. (Barbers only cater for men – if you want to work on female hair too, see the Hairdressing Apprenticeship.) On this Apprenticeship, you will learn to carry out a shave or an Indian head massage. You will also learn about (and be tested on) other issues like hygiene, disposing of chemicals and working in a team.
Course Content
This Apprenticeship includes the following elements:
- NVQ Diploma in Barbering Level 3
- Level 2 Functional Skill in Mathematics
- Level 2 Functional Skill in English
- Employer Rights and Responsibilities (work-book)
Business Benefits
Training your staff through the Apprenticeship programme will help increase productivity, improve skills, raise customer service levels, improve morale and boost profits. Having staff trained in the skills necessary to work in the male grooming industry will make sure your customers are happy and keep returning to your business.
Individual Benefits
Completing an Apprenticeship is a great way to gain practical work experience, develop your skills and knowledge, achieve nationally recognised qualifications and earn a real wage. The Barbering Apprenticeship provides you with the necessary skills to work confidently and competently in the male grooming industry.
Who is the Course For?
This Apprenticeship is ideal for those working in the male grooming industry and wishing to improve skills. Working in this industry you’ll be on your feet and working to please all sorts of customers, so a friendly nature and good sense of humour will come in handy.
Delivery Method
Apprenticeships are achieved through a blended learning approach, incorporating taught sessions, workplace learning and assessments and online learning. One-to-one support, tuition and advice are available from our team of experienced and qualified tutors, assessors and advisers.
Time Commitment
You will need to attend College for one day per week over a year. You will also need to attend a one day induction, and taught sessions for Functional skills (if applicable). Plus regular workplace visits plus online learning and self directed study.
Assessment
This Apprenticeship is achieved by attending taught sessions, completing a work-based portfolio and doing timed and work-based assessments. Assessment of barbering skills is based on practical competence. You must be able to demonstrate consistent performance of a commercially acceptable standard of work, combined with written competence in the subject studied.
Progression through Truro and Penwith College
- Team Leading / Management Apprenticeship
Costs
The majority of the training costs delivered by the College for Apprenticeships are funded. There is a required employer contribution towards this as follows:
- Apprentices aged 16 – 18 = Free
- Apprentices aged 19+ = £250.00 Employer Contribution or £500 for large employers
Employers must pay Apprentices a wage (minimum of £2.65 per hour). Apprenticeships at Truro and Penwith College are only available to businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Why Choose Truro and Penwith College Business Centre?
- One of the top ten Colleges in the UK
- Awarded the Training Quality Standard for providing outstanding training and development for employers
- Designated Outstanding status by Ofsted (2008)
How does our training benefit your business?
- Our training improved the profits of 35% of the businesses we work with
- 68% of businesses became more efficient after training with us
- Training helped 84% of businesses we work with improve staff performance
For further information and an application form please contact
Denise Caff, Truro and Penwith College, Palace Building, Quay Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2HE. Tel: 01872 242711.
Truro and Penwith College offers free impartial advice and guidance on all courses. For terms and conditions of use see are website: http://www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/business/
