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Course code
Y842
Attendance
Part time
Duration
33 weeks
Intake
September only
View the Adult Course Guide for more details
This Barbering Level 3 Diploma will provide you with a range of essential practical skills and relevant knowledge that will lead to employment or further training within the Barbering industry.
The creative skills you will develop include carrying out services such as: shampooing, conditioning, cutting men’s hair, cutting men’s facial hair, drying and finishing men’s hair and creating basic outlines in the hair.
You will be invited to take part in a range of enrichment
opportunities. This includes competitions, masterclasses with industry experts,
employer input, trips and visits to see industry-based activities, inclusion in
sporting/exercise activities, and tutorial sessions covering a range of topical
issues. You will also benefit from training in a real working
salon.
Prepare for a career in a multi-billion-pound industry
Research from the governing body of the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) said that the hair and beauty industry generated £4.56bn in turnover in 2022-2023. Our range of courses will allow you to gain the skills needed to be a success in this industry.
The topics studied on this course are:
- Creatively cut hair using a combination of barbering techniques
- Provide client consultation
- Design and create a range of facial hair shapes
- Provide shaving services
- Contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business
- Develop, enhance and evaluate your creative hairdressing skills
- Provide specialist hair and scalp treatments
How you will be assessed:
- Practical assessments
- Online examinations
You have the unique opportunity to progress onto a bespoke Salon Management degree at Bury College University Centre and/or progress into careers including:
- Barber
- Salon Owner
- Freelance Stylist
- Cruise Liner Stylist
- Salon Manager
- Manufacturer Technician
Prior completion of Level 2 diploma in Barbering is preferred. However, extensive industry experience may be considered.
Some courses are free for eligible learners, this is shown in the course details. You may be eligible for a free course if you are:
- Unemployed and in receipt of an income-based benefit (for example JSA, ESA or Universal Credit)
- Employed and earning less than the low-income threshold
- Studying for your first full Level 2 qualification on an eligible legal entitlement course
- Aged 19-23 and studying for your first full Level 3 qualification or on an eligible legal entitlement course
- Your eligibility for a free course will be assessed and confirmed at enrolment.
- If you would like to discuss any aspect of fees and funding please call the Funding Team on 0161 280 8500, 0161 280 8581 or 0161 280 8689
ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN
Many of our adult learners pay for their Level 3 and above courses with an Advanced Learner Loan. If a loan is available this is indicated in the course details. It’s easy to apply, your household income isn’t taken into account and there are no credit checks. You only need to start paying back your Advanced Learner Loan when you are earning more than £25,000 per year.
Course Fee: £3,345.00
Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.
