Barbering in St Helens - Complete Skills Solutions

Shape up your future with our fully funded barbering course in St Helens

Clip the competition and sharpen your skills with our free barbering training. This free course will equip you with the entry level knowledge, skills, and qualifications you need to get your barbering career started. Work alongside expert, experienced barbers in our St Helens Barbering Academy and gain valuable training from our tutors accelerating your career journey, getting you through the door and behind the chair.

What will I learn?

As well as working towards your VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering, this course will also cover:

Customer service skills
Barbering Skills
To be thorough and pay attention to detail
Active listening skills
The ability to work well with your hands
Sensitivity and understanding
The ability to work well with others
The ability to work on your own
Excellent verbal communication skills

What is the end outcome?

Join the St Helens Barbering Academy and earn your VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering. Learn from some of the country’s best barbers and launch your career in barbering. With training classes in a live working environment, you’ll be right in the action with the tools to support you as you learn. Additionally, you will also receive expert skills training that is delivered by our tutors to help you gain the practical skills and experiences of quality barbers!

This qualification prepares you for a career as a barber and is based on barbering National Occupational Standards (NOS), which is recognised by the UK’s leading barbering association (British Barbering Association – BBA).

Am I guaranteed a job at the end?

Upon completion of the Barbering Academy, you could choose:

College – Level 3 Diploma in Barbering
College/Employer -Advanced apprenticeship for creative hair professionals
Level 2 Business Start Up
Learn more on the job as a trainee Barber

Are you eligible?

Aged 19+
Must be a resident of the Liverpool City Region
If unemployed must be in receipt of state benefits (UC/JSA/ESA/Income Support)
If employed must be in receipt of low wages (lower than £33,958.60)
Must not have any previous customer service or barbering qualifications.

Some of the brilliant employers we work with

Community Shop

More than just training...

We are proud to work alongside the Community Shop to deliver some courses in partnership with them. But our partnership also means that every person who studies a course with us, also gets membership to the Community Shop, giving you access to:.

Up to 70% off the RRP of groceries by shopping in a Community Shop

Fresh fruit and veg from 20p

Access to essential Community Hub training and development opportunities

Tasty and affordable meals, as well as family cooking courses via their Community Kitchen