Level 3 Barbering Course in Plymouth. Classes run at City College Plymouth, part-time during the day. The course runs for 30 weeks, giving you time to build your skills alongside other commitments. You'll cover cutting techniques, beard work, and client consultation, working toward a professional barbering qualification recognised by employers in the industry. City and Guilds sets the standard for this training, and the level 3 barbering classes are delivered in a practical, salon-style environment.
Who this course is for
https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/find-a-course/
What you will learn
You'll learn a range of barbering cutting techniques, including scissor and clipper work.
You'll develop shaving and facial hair services, including wet shaving.
You'll practise styling and finishing techniques for a variety of hair types.
You'll learn how to carry out client consultations and assess hair and scalp conditions.
You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene requirements in a barbering environment.
You'll develop business and client care skills relevant to working in a barbershop.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon 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 as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Barber: cut and style hair in a barbershop or salon
Hairdresser: work across cutting, colouring, and styling services
Salon assistant: support senior stylists while building experience
Mobile barber: offer barbering services at clients' locations
Barbershop manager: progress into running a barbering business
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your skills into women's hairdressing and colouring, useful if you want to work across both disciplines.
Level 4 qualifications in education and training: if you want to teach barbering or hairdressing in the future.
Self-employment and business skills qualifications: practical support for setting up your own barbershop.
