Becoming a barber in the UK is not that hard since there are different ways, classes & routes that you can go for. Here’s all that you should know!
- Your earnings can vary
An average salary for a barber is anywhere from £14,000 – £25,000 per year. However, qualified barbers and ones that have a higher form of education may earn even more!
- You can choose three different routes
You could get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
– working towards this role (some barbering courses)
- What qualifications do you need?
- College
If you are off to college you will master it and receive either your Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Barbering. Your entry requirements to get into college are:
2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
- Apprenticeship
If you wish to work at a barber salon you can ask one of the owners to take you in. An apprenticeship is a free program, and its requirements are:
some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
- Finish a fast-paced course
Lastly, you can finish some at-salon as well as online barbering courses. At CPBA when you graduate, you’ll receive an internationally recognised VTCT Level 2 Diploma certificate, recognised by the UK’s leading barbering association (BBA).
CPBA offers free employment advice and guidance to their barbering learners. They also offer free barbering courses and work placement