Level 3 Barbering Course in Bristol. Classes run at Reflections Training Academy Bristol, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. This barbering course covers advanced cutting, styling, and barbering techniques to senior level. It runs over 14 months. The course suits those who already hold a hairdressing or barbering qualification and want to move into a senior role.
Who this course is for
This course will suit you if you already have a Hairdressing or Barbering qualification and want to become a Senior Stylist and are aged 19+. You'll need creative flair, good manual dexterity, great communication skills and a desire to work with the general public in a professional manner.
Entry requirements
No entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll develop advanced barbering cutting techniques, including scissor and clipper work.
You'll learn how to create a range of classic and contemporary men's styles.
You'll practise beard and facial hair design and grooming.
You'll build client consultation skills for a professional barbering environment.
You'll learn how to manage and adapt services for different hair types and textures.
You'll understand salon and barbershop business practices relevant to a senior role.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom at Reflections Training Academy Bristol. Assessment includes observed practical work, where your barbering skills are assessed directly, alongside written or knowledge-based tasks. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course to demonstrate your competence across all areas of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Reflections Training Academy Bristol 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
Senior Stylist: lead on cuts and styling in a hair salon
Hairdresser: work across barbering and general hairdressing services
Barbershop Manager: oversee day-to-day running of a barbershop
Freelance Barber: work independently or mobile, building your own client base
What you could study next
Level 4 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach barbering or hairdressing, this qualification opens doors into further education and training roles.
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your skills across women's hairdressing if you want to work across both disciplines.
Business and enterprise qualifications: useful if you're planning to open your own barbershop or go self-employed.
