VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Barbering

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 Level 2 barbering qualification and work in a commercial barbershop/salon.

  • Overview
    This qualification covers specific skills necessary to work as a senior men’s / barber in the hair industry. The qualification builds on existing knowledge and understanding of hair and develops more detailed and enhanced technical skills necessary for employment. Your skills and techniques will be assessed in a real working environment.

  • Who is this course for?
    This qualification is ideal for those who hold a Level 2 barbering qualification

  • Entry Requirements
    Level 2 barbering qualification

  • Assessment Types
    VTCT Skills qualifications are assessed and quality assured by centre staff. Work will be set to improve your practical skills, knowledge and understanding. For practical elements, you will be observed by your assessor. All your work must be collected in a portfolio of evidence and cross-referenced to requirements listed in this record of assessment book.

  • Units/Modules

    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
    • Design and create patterns in hair
    • Develop, enhance and evaluate your creative hairdressing skills

  • Benefits/Skills
    You will develop: Barbering skills up to Level 3 standard, communication skills, confidence skills, industry understanding, work experience and enterprises skills, competition opportunities, minimum standards and expectations within the industry, health and safety legislation within the industry, dexterity skills. E-learning is a key part of this course.

  • Careers/Progression

    Whilst this qualification's primary purpose is to prepare you for employment as a senior barber/men’s hairdresser you may choose to complement your skills base or become a specialist in a particular field of hair by undertaking advanced specialist qualifications at Level 4.

    Career opportunities as a senior barber/men's hairdresser exist in a variety of contexts, including:

    • Commercial barbershops/salons
    • Specialist African type hair barbershops/salons
    • Independent/self-employed/mobile/home-based settings
    • Product manufacturing and training
    • Television, film, theatre and media
    • Armed services
    • HM prison service
    • Cruise liners
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