Overview

The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering is an advanced qualification that equips learners with the skills and knowledge required for a professional career in barbering. It covers advanced cutting techniques, shaving services, styling, coloring, and client consultation, ensuring expertise in modern barbering trends and customer service.

Who is this qualification for?

The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering is an occupational qualification that provides you with the knowledge, understanding, and skills to work as an employed and/or self-employed barber able to work on hair, combining a variety of different technical skills. This qualification is ideal for those who hold a hairdressing or barbering qualification and work in a commercial barbershop/salon.

Why is this qualification the most suitable?

This qualification covers specific skills necessary to work as a senior hairdresser in the men’s/barber hairdressing industry. The qualification builds on existing knowledge and understanding of hairdressing and develops more detailed and enhanced technical skills necessary for employment. Your skills and techniques will be assessed in a real working environment.

What could this qualification lead to?

Learners who complete this qualification are eligible to become a State Registered Barber (SRB) with The Hairdressing Council.

Career opportunities as an all hair types hairdresser exist in a variety of contexts, including

• Commercial barbershops/salons
• Independent/self-employed/mobile/home-based settings
• Product manufacturing and training
• Armed services
• HM Prison Service
• Cruise liners
• Hospitals/care homes

Further Learning Opportunities

Whilst this qualification’s primary purpose is to prepare you for employment as a senior barber/men’s hairdresser, you may choose to complement your skills base or become a specialist in a particular field of hairdressing by undertaking advanced specialist qualifications at Level 4:

•  Level 4 Award in Creative Male Grooming
• Level 4 Certificate in Salon Management
• Level 4 Diploma in Salon Management
• Level 4 Certificate in Specialist Hair and Scalp Services
• Level 4 Certificate in Hair Colour Correction