Skills covered in Part Two include shampooing, conditioning and treating the hair and scalp; cutting hair using barbering techniques such as clipper over comb, razor cutting, skin fades and freehand; using styling tools and equipment to blow-dry and finger-dry; shaving services, including full and partial shaves, hot towels and face massage; and cutting facial hair into shape – ie, designing and creating full and partial beards and moustaches.

At the end of the Level 2 course, all apprentices must complete an independently verified end-point assessment (EPA).