Course Overview

This course is designed to provide you with an excellent knowledge of advanced gent’s barbering. It is for those who have a genuine interest in barbering and building their knowledge and who are dedicated and committed to joining a full-time course, with the ambition to succeed in this exciting industry.

You will gain practical experience working in a realistic environment within the College Barber Shop and will provide services to paying clients.

Units may include:

• Design and create a range of facial hair shapes
• Creatively cut hair using a combination of barbering techniques
• Design patterns in hair
• Colour hair using a variety of advanced techniques
• Traditional wet shaving

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods include practical observation, oral questions, online tests, assignments and a final exam.

Progression Options

On successful completion of the course, you may choose to study a business qualification, or move straight into employment, self-employment in a salon, barber shop or on a cruise ship. Career opportunities such as working with media platforms are also an option for barbers.