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Skill Overview

This occupation is found in the hair and beauty sector. The barbershop work environment is always client facing, can be varied in size, style and ambiance, from a small micro barbershop, to franchises or large high street premises. The broad purpose of the occupation is to demonstrate a range of barbering skills tailored to client requirements, whilst providing an outstanding service. A barbering professional will be able to shampoo and condition hair, cut hair using a range of barbering techniques, style and finish hair to create variety of looks, cut facial hair into shape and provide shaving services. Barbers must be able to work with all hair types, characteristics and classifications ranging from straight hair to very curly, hair with texture. They also need to be able to carry out consultations with clients, demonstrate the professionalism, values, behaviours, communication skills, retail skills alongside safe working practices associated with their role. They must be able to work without supervision to a high level of precision, with exceptional client care skills. In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with a wide and diverse range of clients, the barbershop team, other associated hairdressing and beauty professionals. They should also be able to promote themselves, their organisation, products and services using a variety of channels. An employee in this occupation will be responsible for demonstrating industry standards of professionalism, values, behaviours, communication skills, team work, retail and selling skills for clients. They will also be able to complete a range of barbering services to create a variety of looks.

Learning Objectives

Knowledge: 
Legal and safety requirements in barbershops; 
infection control and safe working methods; incident 
handling and reporting; health and safety risk 
assessment; work-related injuries and illnesses; 
employment rights and responsibilities; product, 
tool, and equipment safety; professionalism and 
ethics; barbershop culture and history; sustainability 
practices; front-of-house role; social media 
for promotion; client care principles; equality, 
diversity, and inclusivity; mental health awareness; 
teamwork principles; advice and guidance provision; 
recognising contraindications and limitations; client 
consultations and record-keeping; hair and skin 
science; shampooing and conditioning techniques; 
cutting and styling methods; facial hair design; 
shaving services; facial massage techniques; 
effects of clipper haircuts and shaving; hair drying 
and finishing; complementary grooming services; 
evaluation techniques.
Skills:
Apply safe, hygienic, and effective practices; 
report problems; promote sustainability; support 
front-of-house operations; utilise social media for 
promotion; maintain client records; communicate 
appropriately; prioritise client comfort and privacy; 
collaborate as a team; advise clients on services 
and maintenance; use compliant tools and 
products; identify limitations; conduct thorough 
consultations; prepare hair; employ various cutting 
techniques; restyle hair uniquely; create outlines 
and detailing; design facial hair; style and finish 
hair; provide safe shaving and facial massage; 
evaluate service outcomes.
Behaviours:
Demonstrate good communication skills; 
commitment to quality and continuous 
improvement, a positive attitude and team 
working, working under pressure, observing time 
management and self-management; facilitates safe 
working practices, ensures safety of self and others 
and challenges safety issues; integrity, respect, 
empathy, client confidence, confidentiality and 
discretion; promote own professional development, 
embraces continual development and improvement.

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This apprenticeship is available to employers and employees looking to upskill in their organisation. We cannot support applications from unemployed individuals.

Sole traders or self-employed individuals cannot enrol themselves but may enrol a new employee.

For apprentices aged 16-21 the training costs are fully funded by the government. For apprentices aged over 21, there is a 5% co-investment which would be paid by the employer. Alternatively, the training costs can be covered by utilising the Apprenticeship Levy Fund. Submit an enquiry to find out more.

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