Antrim · Apprenticeship
Hairdressing & Barbering in Antrim.
12 - 24 months. Levels 2 - 3. DfE-funded Apprenticeships NI programme.
About the programme.
Rutledge Training delivers the Hairdressing & Barbering apprenticeship from our Antrim centre, supporting learners across the wider Antrim area. Our tutors combine practical workshop delivery with workplace assessment and digital learning via the Rutledge Learning LMS, helping learners gain Level 2 / 3 Diploma in Hairdressing or Barbering alongside the portable skills employers value.
Key facts.
- Type
- Apprenticeship
- Level
- Levels 2 - 3
- Duration
- 12 - 24 months
- Cost
- Free · DfE-funded
- Location
- Antrim
- Age range
- 16+
What you will achieve.
- 01Level 2 / 3 Diploma in Hairdressing or Barbering
- 02Practical salon experience via JD Hair Academy
- 03Pathway to senior stylist or salon ownership
Who this is for.
Salon-employed apprentices working in NI hairdressing and barbering businesses.
Frequently asked.
- Is Hairdressing & Barbering training in Antrim free?
- Yes, DfE-funded Apprenticeships NI programme. Eligibility depends on age, residency and prior qualifications. Speak to the Rutledge Antrim team to confirm.
- How long does the Hairdressing & Barbering programme take?
- 12 - 24 months. The exact length depends on the level you start at and your prior experience.
- Where is the Hairdressing & Barbering course delivered in Antrim?
- Training combines practical delivery at our Antrim centre (8 Market Square, Antrim, BT41 4AT) with workplace-based learning, plus online content via the Rutledge Learning LMS.
- Do I need a job to start the Hairdressing & Barbering apprenticeship?
- Yes, Apprenticeships NI requires you to be employed in a relevant role. If you don't have a job yet, Rutledge Antrim can help match you with employer partners hiring apprentices.
- Who is this programme for?
- Salon-employed apprentices working in NI hairdressing and barbering businesses.