About Barbering
The barbering industry has been one of the UK’s most rapidly growing industries since 2016, making it a really exciting time to be getting involved. The barbering industry focuses specifically on male grooming and includes everything from cutting hair and maintaining beards to facial massage and hair replacement services. It is an industry where good customer service and communication skills are essential; it is also an industry where you never stop learning. There will always be new trends and new techniques to learn.
Level 2 Barbering Professional
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Course
Course
Take the best first step into your barbering career with the Level 2 barbering professional apprenticeship. You will learn and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be a successful barber through a mixture of academy attendance and in-salon development. An apprenticeship is a full-time job with training planned in. You will work a minimum of 30 hours per week and this will include a full 6-hour training day where you will develop your skills on clients in the training salon. This apprenticeship takes between 15-18 months to complete.
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Courses
We offer a variety of different private courses and are open to discuss specific details with interested learners. Whether you’re just starting out, need a short refresher course after a period of time out of the industry or you would like to expand your knowledge into specific areas we will have courses suitable for you.
Why work in the Barbering Industry?
There are over 43,000 hair and beauty businesses in the UK (a rise of over 1,000 since last year).
The hair and beauty industry generated over £7.5bn in turnover for the UK economy (2017).
There has been a massive growth of 45% in the number of hairdressing, barbering and beauty businesses over the past five years.
Student Testimonials
Level 2 Hairdressing Professional
Janet Brunskill
Employer
Amazing training school, totally committed to the students and understanding the salons needs to give apprentices the best chance in their chosen career… as a salon we always recommend our apprentices train here. Without doubt, the best in the area!
Level 2 Barbering Professional
Joseph Wright
Level 2 Barbering Professional
I started my barbering apprenticeship with The Link Training Academy in October 2022, since then my knowledge, skills, and confidence within the barbering industry has developed at a tremendous rate. Their way of teaching and adapting the methods they use to each and every individual’s training plan is a way that surpasses any other – I could not have felt more welcome and comfortable.I extend my praise and gratitude to Ben, James, and Tina, alongside all the staff working behind the scenes. They are all meticulous in their approach to teaching and I’ve learned different skills off of every single one of the teachers that will stand with me for a lifetime.If you’re thinking of becoming a barber/hairdresser, don’t look any further than The Link Training Academy.
Level 2 Barbering Professional
Josh Carlile
Level 2 Barbering Professional
I studied with The Link on my barbering apprenticeship and they were absolutely brilliant! The staff are so lovely and helpful when learning how to cut and I would recommend anyone interested in barbering or hairdressing to be an apprentice with them!Thanks to everyone there along my journey!
Level 2 Barbering Professional
Nassar Hussain
Level 2 Barbering Professional
Cannot thank Ben @ the Link enough. From starting my own business and almost qualifying my first official apprentice, Ben has not only coached myself as a leader but demonstrated that such a vigorous industry doesn’t need to be so scary! If anyone is considering getting into the barbering/hair industry then this is definitely the place to kick start your career. Had I not have had my own salon I’d most certainly be taking a chair at the Link! The team cannot do enough. Fantastic support network available with a professional outlook on everything they do. The main plus being they actually listen to your needs and adjust the program as such to build your strengths yet also build on areas of improvement. Cannot ask for much more! Thank you Ben and the team.