Level 3 Barbering Course in Ossett. Classes run at B-Skill Bolton, part-time during the day over 30 weeks. You'll need to be at Level 1 or above in English and maths to join; an initial assessment is completed during the application process. This barbering qualification covers the skills and techniques professional barbers use every day, from classic cuts to beard work. It suits anyone who needs to fit study around other commitments.
Who this course is for
Over 18
Entry requirements
Required to be at Level 1 or above in English and Maths, Initial assessment is completed at the application process.
What you will learn
You'll learn consultation techniques to identify client needs and hair types.
You'll practise cutting and styling hair using a range of barbering techniques.
You'll develop skills in clipper and scissor work for traditional and contemporary styles.
You'll learn how to cut and shape facial hair, including beards and moustaches.
You'll understand scalp and hair condition and how to advise clients accordingly.
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards throughout all practical work.
You'll develop client communication and professional salon behaviour.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based, combining practical barbering sessions with underpinning knowledge work. You'll be assessed through observed practical assessments, where an assessor watches you carry out barbering services on clients. Written or online knowledge assessments also form part of the VTCT NVQ Diploma. A portfolio of evidence records your progress throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. B-Skill Bolton will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Barber. Work in a barber shop or men's grooming salon.
Hairdresser. Work across barbering and general hairdressing services.
Salon stylist. Style and cut hair in a commercial salon environment.
Self-employed barber. Run your own chair or mobile barbering business.
Grooming technician. Specialist role in men's styling and grooming brands.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. If you want to teach barbering or hairdressing, this qualification opens routes into further education and training delivery.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing. Broaden your skills to cover women's hairdressing services alongside your barbering qualification.
Assessor qualifications (TAQA or CAVA). Qualify to assess other learners working toward barbering and hairdressing NVQs.
