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Entry Year

14/09/2026

Location

Titanic Quarter

Duration

1 Year (Part-Time)

Course Code

P02891-AA
Overview
Level 3 CertificateBarbering
Titanic Quarter
Part-Time
Further Education
Start Date: 14/09/2026
End Date: 28/05/2027

Qualifications

VTCT Skills Level 3 Certificate in Barbering (500/8731/9)
Day of week: Monday
Times: 16:30 - 20:00

Overview

This one-year course is aimed at qualified barbers over the age of 16 years , wishing to develop their skills and creative ability. Level 3 will give the opportunity to share experiences with other professionals and to help you realise your own potential. This course provides professional training of the highest standard in a realistic and modern working environment.

The subjects covered are the theory and practice of advanced Barbering which will include:

·         Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon

·         Cut men’s hair to create a variety of looks                                    

·         Cut facial hair to create a variety of looks                                                                                                                                              

You will learn advanced barbering skills including: training in the College’s state-of-the-art,  fully equipped commercial Barbering  salon, 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, competition work, master classes and industry visits.

Please read our Terms and Conditions before applying for or enrolling on any of our courses. 

Minimum entry requirements are pre-defined by the College's admissions criteria, which can be found by 

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Requirements

Minimum entry requirements are pre-defined by the College's admissions criteria, which can be found by  visiting our entry criteria page on this link

Enhance entry criteria for this course is listed below:

Level 2 barbering / level 2 Cert in barbering required

Achieved and pending qualifications can be recorded now by logging into your online application account.

All courses within Belfast Met are delivered and assessed in English, apart from language-specific courses. Your competence in English must be verified prior to enrolling on your chosen course.

Entry requirements can change and be discussed on an individual basis if necessary.

Fees

Fees:
Academic period 2026:
Examination / Registration Fee = £82.00
FE Tuition Fee = £350.00 (Concessionary = £210.00)

Fees are payable annually.

*The fees for 2026 may be subject to change.

Visit our Student Funding page here to find out how to fund your studies

All fees are set in accordance with DfE regulations.

This course tuition fee is fully funded by the Department for the Economy. 

You will be able to buy a Belfast Met uniform, costing approximately £45.00 and kit costing approximately £180 (if needed). 

 

A List of kit requirements will be sent to students once enrolled.

Assessment

Assessment on this programme will be by practical, written, and online assessment

Careers
Made for More

Careers

Employment in a salon, self-employment or progression to Level 3 qualifications.

Interests

Interests

Creativity, Hair Fashion, Entrepreneurship, Customer Service alongside working in a close contact services environment

Careers
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Enquiries:        028 9026 5022

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