Barbering Intermediate Apprenticeship Framework Level 2

To complete this apprenticeship 47 credits are required consisting of the following:

  • 5 Credits for each of the following Functional Skills: EnglishMaths
  • 37 Credits for acombined Barbering Diploma level 2 Competence and Knowledge certificate which requires completion of 6 Mandatory Units (28 Credits) and I unit from each Optional Unit Group (totalling 9 credits) of which at least 10 credits must be for Competence and 10 credits for Knowledge

Mandatory Units / Total Credits / Competence Credits / Knowledge Credits
Ensure Responsibility for actions to reduce risk to health / 4 / 1 / 3
Advise and consult with clients / 4 / 3 / 1
Shampoo, condition hair and scalp / 4 / 2 / 2
Cut hair using basic barbering techniques / 8 / 7 / 1
Cut facial hair to shape using basic techniques / 4 / 3 / 1
Dry and finish Men’s hair / 4 / 2 / 2
Optional Units Group 1 (1 unit from this group) / Total Credits / Competence Credits / Knowledge Credits
Create basic patterns in hair / 4 / 3 / 1
Perm and neutralise hair / 8 / 6 / 2
Change men’s hair colour / 11 / 8 / 3
Optional Units Group 2 (1 unit from this group) / Total Credits / Competence Credits / Knowledge Credits
Fulfil salon reception duties / 3 / 2 / 1
Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work / 3 / 2 / 1
Give clients a positive impression of yourself and your organisation / 5 / 3 / 2
Promote additional services or products to clients / 6 / 2 / 4
  • Functional Skills to the following levels

Functional Skills Title / Level
Maths / 1
English / 1
  • Additional Requirements

Additional Requirements
ERR Booklet
PLTS Booklet