Apprentice Barber Review
at Less Than Zero Barbers
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Customer Service
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Review Submitted: June 2025
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
As an apprentice barber I was tasked with assisting the Senior Barbers, greeting customers and dealing with enquiries and ensuring the shop was clean, maintained and kept to a high standard.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoyed my apprenticeship as I was supported every step of the way and got the benefit of hands on experience whilst I was learning.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I learnt how to cut and style hair, how to speak with customers. I also developed my cleaning skills and my ability to deal with difficult conversations
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I was given clear focuses and clear coursework to do every week and had dedicated hours for learning
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer regularly checked and tracked my progress and ensured I was happy with my training and environment from the beginning.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My training provider made it easy for me to progress and supported me through challenges I met along the way.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My qualification gave me all the basic skills to be a successful barber. Without this apprenticeship I would not have gained the knowledge to be able to effectively work in a barbershop
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes there were barber conventions, industry events, external training experiences and sponsored events too
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Less Than Zero Barbers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend Less Than Zero Barbers to anyone who is serious about their career and wants a working environment which pushes them to be the best version of themselves
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Less Than Zero Barbers?
Turn up with a positive mindset and be ready to work hard and be rewarded for doing so
