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Level 3 Barbering Course in Nottingham

Cost£3,345.00
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Barbering Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Nottingham College Adams Building one day per week, making it possible to fit study around other commitments. You'll need to be aged 19 or over and hold a relevant Level 2 vocational qualification in a related field, along with GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths. A practical dexterity test is required before enrolment. The course runs over 34 weeks and covers advanced cutting, facial hair styling, colouring, and client consultation. An Advanced Learner Loan may help with fees.

Who this course is for

If you have achieved Level 2 Barbering this course is a perfect follow on.

Entry requirements

You will need:

To be aged 19+

A relevant Level 2 vocational qualification in a related field and have achieved English and Maths at grade 9–4 (A*–C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths. If you do not have both GCSE English and Maths at 9-4 (A*-C), or Functional Skills, we may accept one of them at GCSE Grade D in addition to your 4 GCSEs at 9-4 (A*-C).

All students must undertake and pass a practical dexterity test prior to enrolment to ensure you are suitable for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll cut men's hair to create a range of styles and looks.
  • You'll shape and style facial hair, including beards and moustaches.
  • You'll colour hair using a variety of techniques.
  • You'll carry out hairdressing consultations and support colleagues with client advice.
  • You'll develop advanced technical skills across barbering services.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a barbering environment, attending one day per week at Nottingham College Adams Building. Assessment is based on practical skills demonstrations and knowledge-based tasks throughout the course. You must pass a practical dexterity test before you can enrol.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nottingham College Adams Building will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Barber. Work in a barbershop or men's grooming salon.
  • Hairdresser. Offer a broader range of hair services to clients.
  • Salon stylist. Work in a hair salon with a focus on cutting and colouring.
  • Freelance barber. Build a mobile or self-employed barbering business.
  • Barbershop manager. Progress into a supervisory or management role.

What you could study next

With a Level 3 Diploma in Barbering, you could move into a management or education role in the industry. Options include a Level 3 Award in Education and Training if you want to teach barbering, or a Level 4 qualification in salon management. Some barbers also pursue City and Guilds assessor awards to mentor and assess other learners in the trade.

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