Level 3
Adult
Hair, Beauty and Barbering
Barbering Level 3 (Part Time)
The Level 3 Diploma in Barbering is an intensive one-year programme for students wishing to gain advanced skills in barbering.
- Attendance - Part-time
- Duration - 1 year
- Start Date - Next start: September 2026
- Where - Huddersfield Centre, Pioneer Higher Skills Centre
COURSE
OVERVIEW
The course allows the flexibility if a student wishes to remain in their current employment. Most of this course is of a practical nature and will allow students to progress with their skills in an on-site practical salon environment with continual supervision, support, and assessment. Classes will be on Tuesdays, 5-9pm.
This course has been developed in partnership with industry professionals to ensure the knowledge the students gain is current and relevant and provides quality enhanced training which will set you apart in the workplace. You will learn practical skills in the following areas, providing a client consultation service, creatively cutting hair using a combination of barbering techniques, designing and creating a range of facial hair shapes and colouring and lightening men’s hair.
Through successful completion of this course you will also improve your communication skills including verbal, body language, and positioning. You will study mental awareness, creativity,critical thinking and problem solving skills.
You will learn skills that develop your initiative and adaptability as well as social and cultural awareness.
To enrol on this course please call the enrolment hotline on 01484 437100. Opens Monday 10 August and is available Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm.
Finance and Funding
£3,345 plus kit and uniform.
To find out if you are eligible for funding, please email customerservices@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this course you will need to have a Level 2 Barbering qualification and be able demonstrate good English and maths skills.
Assessment Methods
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Course Progression
Level 4 Salon Management or NVQ Assessor if you wish to train apprentices.
Career Progression
On completion of this course you can become a stylist in a salon or work as a senior stylist.
WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO
Wide range of jobs in this industry
Excellent choice of employers in this industry
Qualifications & levels explained
There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.
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