This one year course is held on a Wednesday daytime. It will give qualified/experienced hairdressers an insight into the barbering career path. You will learn techniques such as clipper work, scissor work, client consultation, cutting facial hair, blow drying and styling.
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About the Course
You will study:
- Working in the hair industry
- Health and safety
- Client consultation
- Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
- Cut hair using basic barbering techniques
- Cut men's hair
- Cut facial hair
- Create an image based theme within the hair sector.
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Additional Costs
Additional Fees
£342.98 Barbering kit, tunic and textbook (cost subject to change)
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Entry Requirements
You should have completed the Introduction to Barbering course at West Thames College or be a hairdresser with experience / a qualified hairdresser. Acceptance for the course is by interview, which will be arranged on receipt of your application. If you need advice before you apply, please call 020 8326 2020 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Progression
If you are a fully qualified hairdresser you could progress to a Level 3 hairdressing course. An experienced hairdresser could gain Level 2 qualification in hairdressing. Or you can progress in a career in the barbering industry.
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Assessment Method
Assessment will include formal observations, assignments and test papers.
