Level 1 CertificateBarbering

Overview

This one-year course is suitable for students with an interest in barbering as a career. This qualification will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills in preparation for a career as barber.

The primary outcome of the VTCT Skills Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Barbering is to confirm your competence in the job role of assistant junior barber. All the units in this qualification relate directly to the specific job role of an assistant/junior barber.

About this course

You will learn basic barbering skills including:

·         Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety

·         Prepare for hair services and maintain work areas

·         Contribute to the development of effective working

·         Shampoo and condition hair

·         Assist with salon reception duties 

·         Blow dry hair

You will train in the College’s state-of-the-art fully, equipped commercial hair salons where your clients will include members of the public for development and assessment purposes. You will further develop your skills through project-based learning demonstrations, practical workshops, lectures, tutorials, master classes and industry visits.

Essential Skills Level 1 qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy are also part of the programme of study for students who have not achieved a Grade E or equivalent in these subjects.

This programme of study is likely to include additional enrichment activities/module(s) which are included to enhance your employability. 

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