Certificate in Barbering
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- Course Overview
- Entry Requirements
- Course Fees
Course Overview
The Barbering Certificate course is a short, sharp 10 week course, giving you an introduction to basic Barbering skills. No experience or skills in hairdressing or barbering is required to join the course.
There are 3 course intakes – January 2026, March 2026 and September 2026. Course availability will be discussed with you at interview. All courses run on a Tuesday evening 5.30pm-8.30pm. These courses are adult only – open to anybody over the age of 19.
Topics covered include:
- Theory covering health and safety, client care, cutting men’s hair and facial hair
- Clipper work (this includes basic fading)
- Scissor work
- Styling
- By the end of the course your target will be to be working on a friend or relative not just a block
- We encourage all students to find some work experience in a salon/Barber shop to continue practicing skills learnt
There are no course specific qualifications required to join this course. However, there is an expectation candidates have dexterity skills and a good standard of English. A practical activity and a short written test will be given at interview to assess suitability.
Course fees are £350 plus Barbering kit £160.00 and course text book £15.00
All information will be given to you at enrolment
Course Summary
Study campus:
City
Study option(s):
Evening course
Course level:
N/A
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Making your application
We will check your application to see if you meet the standard entry requirements for the course. If you do, you’ll receive an invitation via email to attend an interview with a Curriculum Tutor.
Fees and funding
If you are aged 16-18 and applying for a full-time programme, then you will not have to pay for your course. If you are aged 19+ then there may be a fee for your course.
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