Key information

  1. Status: Approved for delivery (available for starts)
  2. Reference: ST1273
  3. Version: 1.0
  4. Level: 2
  5. Typical duration to gateway: 18 months
  6. Typical EPA period: 3 months
  7. Maximum funding: £9000
  8. Route: Hair and beauty
  9. Date updated: 22/05/2023
  10. Approved for delivery: 22 May 2023
  11. Lars code: 708
  12. EQA provider: Ofqual
  13. Review: this apprenticeship will be reviewed in accordance with our change request policy.
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Apprenticeship summary

Overview of the role

Demonstrate a range of Barbering skills tailored to client requirements, whilst providing an outstanding service.

Occupation summary

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.

Typical job titles include:

Barber Mens barber/ hairstylist

Duties

  • Duty 1 Provide a positive customer experience, showcasing yourself, your organisation and the barbering industry.
  • Duty 2 Barbershop health and safety, legal and organisational requirements.
  • Duty 3 Determine requirements, advise, discuss and agree the service with the client.
  • Duty 4 Prepare the hair for barbering services.
  • Duty 5 Cut hair using barbering techniques to create a variety of looks.
  • Duty 6 Style and finish using barbering techniques.
  • Duty 7 Cut facial hair into shape.
  • Duty 8 Provide shaving services.
  • Duty 9 Promote self, organisation, products and services using a variety of channels.
  • Duty 10 Maintain up to date knowledge and skills of new and emerging hairstyles, trends, techniques, products, tools and equipment.

End-point assessment summary

ST1273, barbering professional level 2

This is a summary of the key things that you – the apprentice and your employer need to know about your end-point assessment (EPA). You and your employer should read the EPA plan for the full details. It has information on assessment method requirements, roles and responsibilities, and re-sits and re-takes.

What is an end-point assessment and why it happens

An EPA is an assessment at the end of your apprenticeship. It will assess you against the knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs) in the occupational standard. Your training will cover the KSBs. The EPA is your opportunity to show an independent assessor how well you can carry out the occupation you have been trained for.

Your employer will choose an end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) to deliver the EPA. Your employer and training provider should tell you what to expect and how to prepare for your EPA.

The length of the training for this apprenticeship is typically 18 months. The EPA period is typically 3 months.

The overall grades available for this apprenticeship are:

  • fail
  • pass
  • merit
  • distinction


EPA gateway

The EPA gateway is when the EPAO checks and confirms that you have met any requirements required before you start the EPA. You will only enter the gateway when your employer says you are ready.

The gateway requirements for your EPA are:

  • achieved English and mathematics qualifications in line with the apprenticeship funding rules
  • for the professional discussion, underpinned by a portfolio of evidence , you must submit a portfolio of evidence

  • passed any other qualifications listed in the occupational standard

For the barbering professional, the qualification required is:

City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals - Barbering 603/1380/8

TQUK Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals (Barbering) (RQF) 603/3102/1

VTCT Skills Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals (Barbering) 603/1324/9

Assessment methods

Multiple-choice test

You will complete a multiple-choice test. It will be closed book, meaning you will not have access to any books or reference materials.

The test will have 20 multiple-choice questions. You will have 30 minutes to complete it.



Practical assessment with questions

You will be observed by an independent assessor completing a set of tasks. It will last 3.25 hours. They will ask you at least 3 questions.


Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence

You will have a professional discussion with an independent assessor. It will last 45 minutes. They will ask you at least 10 questions. The questions will be about certain aspects of your occupation. You need to compile a portfolio of evidence before the EPA gateway. You can use it to help answer the questions.


Who to contact for help or more information

You should speak to your employer if you have a query that relates to your job.

You should speak to your training provider if you have any questions about your training or EPA before it starts.

You should receive detailed information and support from the EPAO before the EPA starts. You should speak to them if you have any questions about your EPA once it has started.Reasonable adjustments

If you have a disability, a physical or mental health condition or other special considerations, you may be able to have a reasonable adjustment that takes this into account. You should speak to your employer, training provider and EPAO and ask them what support you can get. The EPAO will decide if an adjustment is appropriate.

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Employers involved in creating the standard: Quiffys, Rogers Barber Shops, Alan D Hairdressing, Hob Salons, Adam Sloane, Toni and Guy, Andrew Collinge Salons, SG Hair, Mark Blake Hair, Sir & Co Barbers, Smith England, Six Salon Services

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