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 at level 2 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 (type 1) hair to very curly, hair with texture (Type 4 wiry hair). 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.
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Duty 1 Provide a positive customer experience, showcasing yourself, your organisation and the barbering industry. |
K1 K2 K6 K8 K9 K10 K11 K13 K14 K15 K16 K17 K19 K21 K32 K33 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S13 S14 S15 S16 S17 S18 S19 S20 S21 |
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Duty 2 Barbershop health and safety, legal and organisational requirements. |
K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K7 K8 K10 K11 K13 K15 K17 K18 K19 K20 K21 K23 K24 K25 K26 K27 K28 K29 K31 K33 S1 S2 S3 S4 S6 S7 S8 S10 S11 S12 S13 S14 S15 S16 S17 S18 S19 S20 S21 |
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Duty 3 Determine requirements, advise, discuss and agree the service with the client. |
K1 K2 K8 K10 K12 K13 K14 K17 K18 K19 K20 K21 K22 K23 K24 K25 K26 K27 K28 K31 K33 S1 S2 S3 S4 S6 S7 S8 S10 S11 S12 S13 S14 S15 S16 S17 S18 S19 S20 S21 |
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Duty 4 Prepare the hair for barbering services. |
K1 K2 K7 K8 K10 K11 K13 K17 K18 K19 K20 K21 K22 K23 K24 K25 K26 K27 K31 K33 S1 S2 S3 S4 S7 S8 S10 S11 S12 S13 S14 S15 S16 S17 S18 S19 S20 S21 |
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Duty 5 Cut hair using barbering techniques to create a variety of looks. |
K1 K2 K7 K8 K10 K11 K13 K17 K18 K19 K20 K21 K24 K25 K33 |
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Duty 6 Style and finish using barbering techniques. |
K1 K2 K7 K8 K10 K11 K13 K17 K18 K19 K20 K21 K30 K31 K33 |
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Duty 7 Cut facial hair into shape. |
K1 K2 K7 K8 K10 K11 K13 K17 K18 K19 K20 K21 K26 K29 K33 |
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Duty 8 Provide shaving services. |
K1 K2 K7 K8 K10 K11 K13 K17 K18 K19 K20 K21 K27 K28 K29 K33 |
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Duty 9 Promote self, organisation, products and services using a variety of channels. |
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Duty 10 Maintain up to date knowledge and skills of new and emerging hairstyles, trends, techniques, products, tools and equipment. |
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K1: Legal, organisational and health and safety requirements relevant to barbering businesses.
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K2: How to maintain effective and safe methods of working and infection control when completing barbering services.
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K3: The types of incidents, problems and accidents that can occur in a barbershop, the actions to take and your responsibilities for reporting.
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K4: How to complete and implement a health and safety risk assessment.
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K5: Work related injury and ill health associated with barbering (e.g. physical injuries, posture, disorders, disease, viruses, blood, contact or airborne, dermatitis).
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K6: Employment rights and responsibilities.
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K7: Products, tools and equipment used in barbering services and legal organisational requirements for safe use and storage.
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K8: Barbering professionalism, values, industry codes of conduct, best practice and ethics.
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K9: Barbershop culture, history and types of barbershops.
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K10: How to use and promote working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices.
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K11: The role and function of the front of house or reception area in the barbershop business (services, bookings, payments, retail and sales).
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K12: The benefits and drawbacks of using social media and how social media can be used to promote the business.
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K13: Client care principles and practices.
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K14: How to actively promote and respect equality, diversity and inclusivity (confidentiality, discretion, welfare, limitations).
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K15: Awareness of the mental health and wellbeing of self and clients.
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K16: Principles of teamwork.
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K17: The types of advice and guidance that should be provided prior, during and post service.
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K18: How to recognise a contra-indication that would prevent the service and a limiting factor that would restrict a service, the implications on barbering services and when to refer to a general practitioner and/or trichologist.
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K19: How to complete client consultation and record relevant information relating to hair, skin and scalp analysis, hair and skin classification type, characteristics tests.
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K20: Barbering science for hair and skin (e.g. the basic structure of hair and skin, the growth cycle of hair Anagen, Catagen and Telogen).
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K21: Client preparation requirements for barbering services.
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K22: The science behind shampoo, tonics, and conditioning products.
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K23: How to shampoo, treat and condition the hair and scalp safely.
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K24: The cutting methodology, techniques, tools and equipment required to create a range of barbering looks, different effects, distribution of weight, balance and shape to create precision and personalised looks.
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K25: The techniques and methodology behind creating basic outlines and detailing in hair.
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K26: The techniques and methodology behind designing and creating a range of facial hair shapes, tapered beard lines, beard outlines and moustaches.
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K27: The techniques and methodology behind preparing for and carrying out different shaving services.
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K28: The methods, benefits and effects of facial massage.
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K29: The effects of close clippering and shaving on the hair and skin (e.g. cool, heat, sensation, reaction, immediate and long term effects).
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K30: The science behind drying and finishing hair.
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K31: The techniques and methodology behind drying, styling and finishing hair using barbering techniques.
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K32: Complementary male grooming services, their benefits and drawbacks.
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K33: Evaluation techniques.
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S1: Apply safe, hygienic and effective methods of working and infection control.
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S2: Identify and report problems which cannot be dealt with to the relevant person(s).
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S3: Use working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices.
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S4: Carry out front of house duties to support the barbershop business.
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S5: Promote yourself, your organisation, products and services via a variety of social channels.
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S6: Complete and maintain client records in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
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S7: Use communication and etiquette that suits and is appropriate to the barbershop image and style.
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S8: Maintain the client’s privacy, comfort and welfare during a barbering service.
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S9: Work as part of a team to support the barbershop.
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S10: Advise clients (new and regular) pre, during and after service on the services, products available and maintenance.
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S11: Use a range of products, tools and equipment, adhering to legal and organisational requirements for safe use and storage.
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S12: Identify contraindications or limiting factors that are likely to affect or influence the service using observation and appropriate questioning techniques.
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S13: Carry out a consultation, examine and analyse the hair, skin and scalp.
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S14: Prepare the hair for barbering services.
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S15: Cut hair using a range of barbering cutting techniques, to create a variety of looks, taking account of factors influencing the service and the steps required to achieve the desired look.
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S16: Restyle hair by changing the length, bulk or shape to achieve a significant/clear different style.
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S17: Create basic outlines and detailing in hair.
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S18: Design, create and maintain a variety of facial hair shapes and looks.
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S19: Style and finish hair to create a variety of barbering looks.
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S20: Provide shaving and facial massage services safely.
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S21: Evaluate the results of the service.
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B1: Demonstrates good verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
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B2: Demonstrates professionalism and a passion for the industry: a commitment to quality and continuous improvement, a positive attitude and team working, working under pressure, observing time management and self-management.
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B3: Facilitates safe working practices, ensures safety of self and others and challenges safety issues.
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B4: Maintains professional ethics: integrity, respect, empathy, client confidence, confidentiality and discretion.
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English and maths qualifications must be completed in line with the apprenticeship funding rules.
| Version | Change detail | Earliest start date | Latest start date |
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| 1.0 | Approved for delivery | 22/05/2023 | Not set |
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