Barbering

The Level 3 Diploma in Barbering provides you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to work as an employed and/or self-employed barber able to work on hair combining a variety of different technical skills. This qualification is ideal for those who hold a hairdressing or barbering qualification and work in a commercial barbershop/salon.

On this course, you will learn how to:

• monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
• cut men’s hair to create a variety of looks
• cut facial hair to create a variety of looks
• design and create patterns in hair
• performing threading services for hair removal.

In our experience in order to be successful on this level of course you will need the following:

• a GCSE (or equivalent) in English
• a Level 2 qualification in Hairdressing or Barbering
• equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Your practical applications will be assessed through observation, oral questioning, written assignments and online exams.

On successful completion you may progress to the level 2 course in hairdressing at the College, work as an Improver in a Barber’s shop, work on a cruise ship, become a specialist technician, or pursue a junior role in a salon.