VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Barbering
£1,900.00
- £1900 inc VAT
- Payment plans – interest free
- Starts April 2027 – Thursday Evenings
- Learn both practical & theory of barbering
- Taught in a salon environment working on clients
- Get insured anywhere
Our VTCT Level 2 Barbering Course in Norwich is perfect for beginners looking to break into the barbering industry.
With 99% of the training delivered practically in the salon, you’ll be hands-on from the very start learning real skills that barbers use every day.
- Qualification: VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Barbering
- Location: Norwich, Norfolk
- Who Can Join? Complete beginners—no experience required
- Schedule: Weekly evening classes (great for those with weekday commitments)
This internationally recognised qualification will equip you with the essential skills needed to start working in the barbering industry. Many of our students begin working in barbershops or even open their own businesses before completing the course!
The barbering industry is booming, with men investing more than ever in their appearance. It’s also an industry known for loyal, repeat clientele. Women are increasingly entering the field too, bringing fresh perspectives and creativity.
You’ll gain skills in cutting, men’s grooming, customer care and much more-everything you need for a successful career in barbering.
You’ll need live models throughout the course—we’ll provide tips and access to our dedicated Facebook group to help you find them.
Looking for hairdressing instead? Check out our Level 2 Hairdressing course.
Read our blog about graduate ‘Jo’ who picked up the clippers and never looked back.
- Skinfade
- Cutting techniques
- Scissor work
- Clipper work
- Blending
- Scissor over comb
- Clipper over comb
- Cutting facial hair
- Shampooing and conditioning
- Client consultation and individual style
- Cutting theory and terminology
- Hair structure theory
- Health and safety practice in the salon
- Self-employed
- Barbershop
- Salon
- Progression onto our Level 3 Barbering Course
Achieving the VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Barbering will enable you to gain professional insurance to work employed or self-employed, anywhere around the world! It is a prestigious and highly recognised qualification.
Full course fee: £1900
- Secure your place with a deposit of £418. The remaining balance would be payable in 3 interest free monthly instalments* of £494 starting the month after you pay your deposit.
- We are proud to offer Blue Light Discount on our VTCT courses, sign up with a deposit and we will take the discount from the remaining balance. If you wish to pay in full please email us so we can invoice you with the discount added. Please note your BL card must be in the name of the person attending the course.
Includes professional training, uniform (NSHB hoody & T-shirt), exclusive online student area with online videos, exam fees, and unlimited support inside and outside of the classroom.
You will need to purchase a professional standard kit to use on the course and at home, this will cost approximately £600. You will also require student insurance around £20.
*Set up fee £49 payable on your first instalment
