Free Level 3 Barbering Course in Corby. Classes run full-time at Tresham College Corby Campus. This daytime barbering course takes one year to complete. You'll develop professional cutting, styling, and shaving techniques to the standard employers expect. The City and Guilds barbering qualification is well regarded across the industry, and completing a level 3 barbering certificate puts you in a strong position to work as a barber or move into salon management.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll cut and style hair using a range of barbering techniques, including scissor and clipper work.
You'll carry out traditional wet shaving and beard design services.
You'll consult with clients to identify their needs and recommend suitable styles.
You'll learn how to maintain a safe and hygienic working environment.
You'll develop colour services relevant to barbering.
You'll understand the science of hair and scalp conditions.
You'll practise professional client communication and salon business skills.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a barbering environment, supported by classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out barbering services, with written or online knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence over the course of the year. Full-time daytime attendance at Tresham College Corby Campus means you cover the full qualification within the academic year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Corby Campus 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 setting.
Hairdresser: cutting and styling across a range of hair types.
Salon stylist: client-facing styling role in a hair salon.
Freelance barber: self-employed work at events or mobile.
Barbershop manager: supervising a team and running day-to-day operations.
Educator or trainer: teaching barbering skills in a college or training setting.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your skills into women's hairdressing and supports a CSCS-equivalent card for the hair sector.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to teach barbering or hairdressing in a college.
Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment: lets you assess other learners as an industry professional.
