Level 1 Hairdressing and Barbering Course in Chesterfield
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Chesterfield College lists a fee of £624 if you're not eligible. Contact Chesterfield College for more info.
Level 1 Hairdressing and Barbering Course in Chesterfield. Classes run at Chesterfield College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll cover the core skills of both hairdressing and barbering, building a practical foundation across cutting, styling, and salon working. Entry requires three GCSEs or an Entry Level 3 qualification in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Industry. This is a City and Guilds hairdressing and barbering qualification.
Who this course is for
16-18 Year Old Learners
Entry requirements
Three GCSEs or E3 in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Industry.
What you will learn
You'll practise basic cutting and styling techniques for hair.
You'll learn barbering skills including clipper and scissor work.
You'll develop safe and hygienic working practices in a salon environment.
You'll understand how to consult with clients and identify their needs.
You'll learn how to shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp.
You'll explore colour and chemical service basics.
You'll work to professional standards expected in a salon or barbershop.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment at Chesterfield College. Assessment is through observed practical work and portfolio evidence. You'll demonstrate skills directly to an assessor and build a record of your competence throughout the year. Classroom sessions support the practical work with underpinning knowledge.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Chesterfield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: junior stylist role in a salon after completing training.
Barber: entry-level position in a barbershop, building on barbering skills.
Salon assistant: supporting senior stylists with clients and daily tasks.
Shampoo technician: washing, conditioning, and scalp treatments in a salon.
Trainee colourist: assisting with colour services under supervision.
What you could study next
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step toward working as a qualified hairdresser, covering a wider range of cutting, colouring, and styling services.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering: focuses specifically on barbering skills and is the qualification most barbershops look for in a qualified barber.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: for those aiming to work at senior stylist level or move into salon management.
