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Level 3 Barbering Course in Eastbourne – East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus – Full-time

Cost�3345.00 There will a requirement for you to purchase a kit so you can develop your skills outside of the training studios.
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Barbering Course in Eastbourne. Classes run full-time at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus. To enrol, you'll need to have completed a Level 2 hairdressing or barbering qualification and hold GCSE English or maths at grade 4. The course runs for one year and covers clipper cuts, short fades, beard grooming, facial massage, hot towel work, cutthroat shaving, and advanced styling. It prepares you to work as a senior barber or men's hair stylist.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for students that have completed hairdressing and barbering qualifications at Level 2 and above and wish to specialise in barbering. The course teaches fundamental clipper cuts, short fades, beard grooming, facial massage, hot towels and basic styling. You will then advance onto creative scissor cuts, cutthroat shaving and razor outlining, and advanced styling based on trends and themes. This qualification includes all the required elements to work effectively as a senior barber or senior men's hair stylist / hairdresser.

Entry requirements

Successful completion of the Level 2 course and GCSE English or maths at grade 4.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise fundamental clipper cuts and short fades.
  • You'll learn beard grooming, facial massage, and hot towel techniques.
  • You'll develop cutthroat shaving and razor outlining skills.
  • You'll carry out creative scissor cuts and advanced styling based on trends.
  • You'll conduct effective client consultations.
  • You'll blow-dry hair and apply finishing products.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices in a salon environment.

How you will learn

You'll build a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates your skills and knowledge, assessed against occupational competency standards. Practical assessments take place throughout the year when you're ready. Written unit papers test your underpinning knowledge of each subject. You'll also need to purchase a kit so you can practise techniques outside the training studios.

What you will need to bring

You'll be required to purchase a personal kit to develop your skills outside the training studios. East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus will confirm the full kit list and any other requirements before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Barber. Work in a commercial barber shop or salon.
  • Senior barber. Lead stylist role in a specialist barbering setting.
  • Men's hair stylist. Work in a hairdressing salon focusing on men's cuts.
  • Mobile or self-employed barber. Run your own barbering business.
  • African type hair specialist. Work in specialist barber shops and salons.
  • Media and film hair stylist. Work on television, film, or theatre productions.
  • Armed forces barber. Provide barbering services within the armed services.

What you could study next

If you want to deepen your expertise, a Level 4 qualification in hairdressing or barbering management could lead to salon management roles. A teaching qualification such as a Level 3 Award in Education and Training would allow you to teach barbering. If you're thinking about running your own business, a business or enterprise qualification at Level 3 or above would support that route.

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