Shampoo, condition and treatment services for barbering

Hair science for barbering – learners will study the structure and function of the hair, the effects of products and heat on the hair, facial hair, skin and scalp, pathologies, relative and absolute contraindications that can affect barbering services.

Health, safety and infection control for barbershops – learners will study how to prepare themselves, the barbershop and clients for barbering services whilst protecting all against the spread of viruses and infection. They will be able to apply their knowledge and understanding of health, safety and infection control when preparing for and providing barbering services in a real or realistic barbershop.

Consultation for barbering services – learners will gain the knowledge and understanding that will underpin all technical units within this qualification. Learners will develop the skills to be able to conduct a concise consultation to determine the most appropriate; products, tools, equipment, and techniques to enable them to carry out the planned service.

Shampoo, condition and treatment services for barbering – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to select and use service appropriate products and techniques to safely and effectively, provide shampooing, conditioning, and treatment services.

Introduction to barbering on a headblock – learners will gain the knowledge and skills of how to cut and finish barbering haircuts on a training head, before moving onto both traditional and modern barbering haircuts.

Style and finish barbering services – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to use products, tools, equipment, and techniques to safely and effectively, provide commercial styling and finishing of barbering services.

Facial hair, beards and moustaches – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to select service appropriate products, tools, equipment, and techniques to safely and effectively, provide commercial facial hair cutting services.

Shavingg services – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to select service appropriate products, tools, equipment, and techniques to safely and effectively, provide commercial shavingg services.

Barbershop business support – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to provide basic business support by promoting products and services, dealing with customer enquiries, making appointments, handling payments, assisting with stock, liaising with the team, and handling paperwork and administrative tasks.