Level 1 Hairdressing and Barbering Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Rush Green Campus, part-time during the day. Fee discounts and exemptions may be available depending on your circumstances, so fees may not apply to you. Contact the centre to find out what you'd pay. The course runs over 270 hours and covers the core skills of both hairdressing and barbering. You'll work toward a City and Guilds hairdressing and barbering qualification, building practical skills from the ground up.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp and hair.
You'll practise basic cutting techniques for both hairdressing and barbering.
You'll develop skills in styling and finishing hair.
You'll learn how to work safely and hygienically in a salon environment.
You'll understand how to communicate with clients and identify their needs.
You'll explore the tools and equipment used in professional hairdressing and barbering.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a classroom setting at Rush Green Campus. Assessment is through observed practical tasks and short written or verbal activities. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out hairdressing and barbering techniques to a set standard. Your tutor will observe your work and give feedback throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rush Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser. Entry-level salon work, assisting and styling.
Barber. How to become a barber starts with this foundation.
Salon assistant. Supporting senior stylists in a busy salon.
Trainee stylist. Building toward a full styling role.
Barbershop junior. Hands-on experience in a barbering environment.
What you could study next
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing. The next step for hairdressers working toward a full professional qualification.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering. Focuses specifically on barbering skills and techniques.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing and Barbering. Covers both disciplines at a higher level, strengthening your options in the job market.
