Free Level 3 Barbering Course in Worksop. Classes run at Nottinghamshire Training Group. Daytime sessions are spread across 24 months, giving you time to build skills at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. To join, you'll need a Level 2 qualification in maths and English and a Level 2 Hair Professional qualification, or equivalent industry experience. This City and Guilds barbering qualification covers the techniques and knowledge you need to work professionally as a barber.
Who this course is for
Learners who want to start a career with a recognised barbering qualification.
Entry requirements
Applicants need to have completed a level 2 qualification in maths and English and a Level 2 Hair Professional qualification or have equivalent industry experience
What you will learn
You'll develop advanced cutting techniques for a range of hair types and styles.
You'll learn traditional and contemporary barbering skills, including clipper and scissor work.
You'll practise shaving and facial hair services to a professional standard.
You'll study skin and scalp analysis relevant to barbering treatments.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and plan services to meet their needs.
You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene requirements in a barbering environment.
You'll develop business awareness skills relevant to working in a barbershop.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions combining practical skills practice with underpinning knowledge. Assessment includes observed practical tasks, where an assessor watches you carry out barbering services to a set standard, alongside written or knowledge-based assessments. Work placement with industry employers is part of the programme, giving you hands-on experience in a real barbering environment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nottinghamshire Training Group 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 manager: overseeing day-to-day barbershop or salon operations
Self-employed barber: running your own chair or barbershop
Mobile barber: providing barbering services at clients' locations
Educator or assessor: teaching barbering skills in a training setting
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to move into teaching or assessing barbering.
NVQ Level 3 in Hairdressing: broadens your skills across hairdressing as well as barbering.
Business and enterprise qualifications: useful if you plan to open your own barbershop or work self-employed.
