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Level 3 Barbering (Part Time)
Course content & format
Shape Your Future in Barbering
Dreaming of a career in the fast-paced world of barbering? This Part-time course is your next step for progression into a creative, dynamic industry where every day is different. Whether you're passionate about style or love connecting with people, this hands-on qualification is designed to build on your prior knowledge and advance your skills. You will attend college one day a week.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll complete five essential units that combine both practical and theory-based learning. These are taught by experienced industry professionals in our state of the art, commercial salon, giving you real-world experience that reflects the current industry.
Units you'll study:
· Health and Safety in the Salon
· Client Consultation
· Cutting Men’s Hair
· Cutting Facial Hair
· Provide shaving and face massage
Alongside your technical training, you'll build key employability skills, including:
· Customer care and communication
· Teamwork
· Professionalism
· Organisation
· Numeracy and literacy
Your learning experience
Our teaching style is interactive and inclusive. We cater to different learning styles using:
· Practical workshops
· Group activities
· Real client sessions
· Assignments & online exams
· Industry case studies and role plays
You’ll be invited to get involved in exciting trips, industry seminars, and competitions to deepen your knowledge and creativity.
To boost your confidence, be job-readiness in advanced techniques, you'll gain hands-on experience with paying clients in our commercial salon and take part in industry work placements to keep up with the latest trends.
Entry qualifications
· Level 2 Hairdressing
· Level 2 Barbering
· Level 2 standard in English and Maths is required
· A positive interview with our barbering team
· Enthusiasm and commitment to the industry
Before starting, you’ll need to purchase a salon uniform and a professional barbering kit. Financial support may be available if you need help with the cost.
You should be:
● Passionate about barbering
● Reliable and punctual
● Good with people
● Dexterous and creative
● Self-motivated with strong communication skills
How is this course assessed?
To pass the course, you’ll need to complete all units through:
· Practical assessments
· Online exams
· Written assignments
Each unit is graded Pass, Merit, or Distinction.
What can I do next?
After completing this qualification, you can progress to:
· Employment in a barbershop or salon
Why Choose This Course?
· Train in a real commercial salon
· Learn from industry experts
· Gain real experience with paying clients
· Boost your confidence and creativity
Course details
Fees:
£1,645
£1,645 Advanced Learner Loan Available
If you are aged 19+ at the start of the course please refer to the section on Advanced Learner loans.
Course Code:
GL0159MQ/1
Category:
Hair, Beauty & Complementary Therapies
Centre:
Tameside One
Start:
08/09/2025
Duration:
1 Year
Times:
(Tue 1:00pm-8:00pm)
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