Free Level 3 Barbering Course in Street. Classes run at Strode College, with daytime sessions spread across 34 weeks at a manageable part-time pace. You'll cover the full range of barbering skills, from classic cuts and shaving techniques to styling and client consultation. The City and Guilds Diploma in Barbering is a recognised barbering qualification that employers in barbershops and salons look for when hiring. Whether you're working toward a career as a barber or building on existing experience, this free barbering course for adults gives you a structured route to professional-level skills.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll learn how to cut men's hair using a range of techniques, including scissor and clipper work.
You'll develop traditional wet shaving and facial hair shaping skills.
You'll practise beard design and grooming services.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and recommend suitable services.
You'll develop skills in hair colouring and lightening techniques relevant to barbering.
You'll understand scalp and hair condition, and how to adapt services accordingly.
You'll learn how to work safely and hygienically in a barbering environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a barbering environment, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical observations of your barbering skills, written assignments, and client consultations. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out services to a professional standard. Theory is assessed through written tasks covering topics such as health and safety, client care, and barbering science.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Strode College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Barber: how to become a barber in a barbershop or salon
Hairdresser: cutting and styling across a range of clients
Salon assistant: supporting senior stylists while building experience
Freelance barber: self-employed work with your own client base
Barbershop manager: running day-to-day operations once experienced
Men's grooming specialist: focused services in premium grooming environments
What you could study next
Level 4 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach barbering or hairdressing in a college or training setting.
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your skills to cover women's hairdressing alongside barbering.
Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment: useful if you move into a mentoring or assessor role within a salon or barbershop.
