Barbering Level 3

The Level 3 Certificate in Barbering covers advanced practical skills and essential knowledge for working within the barbering industry.

Core topics include:

• Health & Safety
• Consultation
• Cutting men’s hair
• Cutting facial hair
• Shaving and facial massage service

Work experience is an essential part of all full time study programmes. Learners complete a minimum of 35 hours within an industry linked environment per academic year/qualification.

Continuous assessment includes:

• Practical observations
• Online modular tests
• Verbal questioning.

All Diploma/Certificatequalification practical assessments are graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction.

For Level 3 qualifications, ALL grade levels carry UCAS points to support progression to higher education.

The Level 3 Certificate in Barbering provides you with a range of specialist technical skills and knowledge that will equip you to seek employment or further training within the Hairdressing industry.

Employment can be found in the following areas:

• Barber's salons
• Hair salons
• Spas
• Cruise ships
• Holiday resort hotel salons.

Self employment/business owner:

• Renting a chair
• Working as a freelance barber
• Becoming a mobile barber
• Building your own professional brand
• Marketing your work through social media
• Opening your own barbershop