Overview
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering is a professional qualification for those who already have a Level 2 qualification in barbering or hairdressing and wish to develop advanced skills. This diploma focuses on advanced techniques like cutting, coloring, facial hair styling, creative …
Course Details
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering is a professional qualification for those who already have a Level 2 qualification in barbering or hairdressing and wish to develop advanced skills. This diploma focuses on advanced techniques like cutting, coloring, facial hair styling, creative patterns, and consultation, preparing you for senior roles in a commercial barbershop or salon.
Who is this qualification for?
The VTCT 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 does this qualification cover?
There are four mandatory units in this qualification for you to study including:
– Provide client consultation services
– Creatively cut hair using a combination of barbering techniques
– Design and create a range of facial hair shapes
– Provide shaving services
You will then be able to select a minimum of two optional units from a range of 10 units which includes: provide specialist hair and scalp treatments; colour and lighten men�s hair; hair colour correction services.
The full range of units can be found within the record of assessment book.
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





