Barbering Academy Liverpool with Barbers No. 1

Style your future with our free Barbering course

If you’re looking to shape up your future in Barbering, our free barbering courses, delivered within a Barber No1 setting, will give you the tools for the job. These fully funded courses will equip you with the entry level knowledge, skills, and qualifications you need to get started in the industry.

Upcoming course dates and locations

14th April – St Helens (one daytime and one evening course available)

Why hesitate? We can help you get behind the chair in a snip and get your career in barbering started today with our Barbering Academy!

What will I learn?

As well as working towards your VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering with Barbers No1, 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 Liverpool Barbering Academy and earn your VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering with Barbers No1. Train with some of the country’s best barbers and become a cut above the rest with training classes in a live working environment. You’ll receive expert training from experienced quality barbers, shaping and styling your skills to launch your barbering career.

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?

This course is a great way to get you in the door and behind the chair, building a baseline skillset for the role. After completing the Barbering Academy, you could choose a number of next steps to further enhance your new career path:

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 and able to evidence this)
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