If you are passionate about a career in barbering, this course will be the starting point giving you the basic skills and knowledge you need to enable you to progress to a NVQ Level 2 in barbering.
You will learn how to take a client on a journey from entering the salon to carrying out a range of different cutting and styling techniques and recommending the correct products for them to use.
You will also learn about the importance of health and safety in the salon and how to deliver a first class service to customers - all of which will enable you to gain a job in the industry or progress to a higher level qualification.
You will attend college one-day-per week and cover all the basics of barbering and hairdressing theory. You will also get the chance to work real clients in our commercial hair salon at the Wellington Road campus in Bilston.
Please note: you will be expected to arrange for your own clients to attend the salon and will also be required to purchase your own barbering kit, costing approximately £180 - order forms will be provided prior to starting the course and financial support may be available to help with these costs.
To access the course you are required to have:
Four or more GCSEs at Grade D/3 or above including maths and/or English* OR Hairdressing Level 1* Undertake a salon skills session in which you will be required to meet members of the teaching team and demonstrate your ability to carry out a given barbering task Purchase a hairdressing kit (details will be provided at enrolment) Adults without the necessary qualifications will be required to complete an online assessment in the relevant subject.
Jobs you could do
What you could study next
This barbering course leads naturally to the NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Barbering, which is the qualification most employers and apprenticeship programmes look for. From there, a Level 3 NVQ in Barbering or Hairdressing can open doors to senior stylist roles, salon management, or self-employment. Some learners also move into barbering apprenticeships after completing this course.
