Key Facts
- Starting
8 Sep 2025- Location
- Kingston Hall Road Centre
- Start Time
- 09:00
- End Time
- 17:00
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Study Mode
- Part Time Day
- Days
- Weekday
- Start Date
- 8 Sep 2025
- End Date
- 3 Jul 2026
- Level
- Level 3
- Code
- KHB3095CP
Level 3 Certificate in Barbering (19+years)
This course aims to provide learners with a specialised range of up to date Barbering techniques. The course provides hands-on practical sessions in the evenings, where students will be creating a range of popular advanced hair sty l es. We will push students creatively to think outside the box on how to combine different skills and techniques to produce a unique that is personal to you as a men's stylist. Students will use advanced clipper, fading and scissor techniques and will be taught to produce fantastic haircuts in an industry standard time through use of time saving techniques and better understanding of how to structure a haircut from start to finish. Students will also be taught cut-throat wet shaving, beard trimming services and the art of grooming facial hair, whether a full-grown beard of a full-face shave. Level 3 is ideal if you have a wide range of hairdressing or barbering experience for a minimum of 12 months, and you wish to develop your skills in this specialised area.
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Entry Requirements
Applicants must be 19+We will invite you to a Meet the Tutor event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
3 x GCSE's at any grade including Maths and English and/or relevant vocational equivalent and have successfully completed a Level 2 qualification in Barbering.
Don't have any formal qualifications in English and maths? Don't worry, let us know and we can assess you to ensure you will be able to achieve well on the course.
We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish! Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.
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Course Content
- Provide client consultation services
- Creatively cut hair using a combination of barbering techniques
- Design and create a range of facial hair shapes -Provide shaving services -Contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business -Contribute to the planning and implementation of promotional activities -Design and create patterns in hair
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Progression Next Steps
Learners can progress into employment as a barber or progress onto a Higher National Certificate in Hair & Beauty Management.There are lots of opportunities available to you to progress across the South Thames Colleges Group and into the world beyond education.
During your time with us you will have access to a dedicated team of careers and education advisors who will help you as you take the next steps towards achieving your goals.
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Additional Information
You may require this qualification for liability insurance purposes or to learn a particular technique.This course runs one day a week over approximately twelve weeks with planned assessments dependent upon skill level and availability as agreed with the course tutor.
Early application is advised as these courses are popular. The college reserves the right to only run a course if enrolment has reached minimum requirements. For further information please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. The College offers a variety of Barbering options and will direct applicants to the most suitable course depending on their level of experience. Applicants may also like to consider additional qualifications in Management or the TAQA Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement that can be taken alongside this course.
