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Diploma in Barbering

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  • Course Type
    Adult Courses
  • Course Code
    HA201
  • Campus
    Conway Park
  • Start Date
    16th Sep
  • Level
    Level 2
  • Duration
    1 year

Many adults can study this course for free. Check the 'Can I study for free?' section below to see if you're eligible.

This course is designed to build your confidence and skills, covering everything from cutting techniques, grooming services, and client care. Whether you're starting your journey or sharpening your craft, you'll gain hands-on experience, industry knowledge, and the foundation you need to thrive in a professional barbershop environment.

  • Course Details

    You will study Gents Hairdressing using different barbering techniques.
    The course will include the underpinning knowledge and skills to enable you to become a competent barber. This will include:

    • Health and safety
    • Client consultation
    • Cut men's hair
    • Cutting facial hair, beards and moustaches
    • Styling men's hair

    If you are not working in a salon then a work experience placement would be beneficial. During the course you may be given the opportunity to attend national shows and exhibitions where you can see demonstrations by some of the country's leading Barbers. Once a year we hold a College show and you may be expected to participate.

  • Can I study for free?

    Can I study for free?

    You may be able to study for free if this course will help improve your employment prospects. You could be eligible if you are:

    • Employed and earning below:
      • £37,144.00 (if you live in the Liverpool City Region; Wirral, Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens or Halton)
      • £26,800 (if you live outside the Liverpool City Region)
    • Employed and receiving certain state benefits
    • Unemployed (with or without benefits)
    • Asylum seekers can access free courses up to Level 2 if the course supports long-term employment.

    Terms and Conditions apply.

  • Entry Guidelines

    You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course.

    There are no formal qualifications for this course but you need to be working at Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English or Entry Level 3 ESOL.

     If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

  • Where can I progress to?

    You may gain positions working as a stylist in barbering salons in the UK area and abroad.

  • Timetable

    Timetable:

    Wednesday's 5:30pm-9:00pm

  • Equipment Required

    To learn effectively on this course, you will need to use certain items of equipment and uniform to undertake particular activities as part of your studies. These will be yours to keep and you will be able to use them for practice at home and in your future career. These items will incur additional costs and can be discussed with a member of the hairdressing and beauty team.

    Financial support may be available to assist you with additional costs incurred by this course. For more information visit https://www.wmc.ac.uk/student-support/financial-support/bursaries-loans

  • Assessment Methods

    Assessments continue throughout the course. Practical assessment tests are carried out and written assignments. In addition there are VTCT End Tests.

If you're not eligible to study for free, the cost of this course is:

£986.40

Hairdressing Case Study Sarah Gill

Sarah Gill

Hairdressing Student

I picked the course as I thought it would be a great way to express my creative side. My tutor is amazing – she's been pushing me to do World Skills and Wella competitions.

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