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Key details

Course area
Hair and Beauty
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 3
Date/times

Start date: Week commencing 7th September 2026

Time: 6 hours on one day per week (actual time and day TBC)

Location
Adams Building Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1NG
Fees
£3,345.00
Course code
Parent course code:C022398 Child course code: Q022399
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Course introduction

This course offers more creative barbering skills including:

  • Hairdressing consultation support for colleagues
  • Cut men's hair to create a variety of looks
  • Cut facial hair to create a variety of looks
  • Colour hair to create a variety of looks.

Course information

Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Barbering

You will need:

  • To be aged 19+
  • A relevant Level 2 vocational qualification in a related field and have achieved English and Maths at grade 9–4 (A*–C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths. If you do not have both GCSE English and Maths at 9-4 (A*-C), or Functional Skills, we may accept one of them at GCSE Grade D in addition to your 4 GCSEs at 9-4 (A*-C).

All students must undertake and pass a practical dexterity test prior to enrolment to ensure you are suitable for this course.

Adults who are aged 19+ with relevant industry experience but without the necessary qualifications are welcome to apply. You may need to complete an English and maths assessment to determine the right course and support for you.

This part-time route is only available to students who are aged 19+.

Assessment consists of one written end test and two practical synoptic assessments.

Progression can be discussed with the course tutor.

Kit and uniform will be provided.
 

Careers related to this course

Hairdressers and Barbers

Potential Earnings

£27,215.90

Average Earnings

£15,940.99

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Employment opportunities

The number of job postings in this career for previous years starting from 2022, the current year and projections for future years until 2033.

Sources: The Labour Force Survey (LFS), Working Futures (projections) data, and Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES).

Pathways

Service Enterprises

People in these occupations provide a variety of services, including property and estate services, home care, hairstyling and beauty services, cleaning, and funeral services.

Skills

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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Economic data for careers is provided by Lightcast and also available through our Career Coach app. Job postings, employment and earnings information is represented at the regional level for the East Midlands.

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