Sessions
Below are the sessions that are available for this course.
Part-Time
Campus: Dungannon
Week Starting: 05 September 2022
Day: Subject to Timetable
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Number of Weeks: 34
Hours per Week: 7
Total Hours: 230
Fee: N/A
Places Available: 12
Course Coordinator: Tanya.Purvis@swc.ac.uk
Part-Time
Campus: Enniskillen
Week Starting: 05 September 2022
Day: Subject to Timetable
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Number of Weeks: 34
Hours per Week: 7
Total Hours: 230
Fee: N/A
Places Available: 12
Course Coordinator: mandy.mcmaster@swc.ac.uk
Part-Time
Campus: Omagh
Week Starting: 05 September 2022
Day: Subject to Timetable
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Number of Weeks: 34
Hours per Week: 7
Total Hours: 230
Fee: N/A
Places Available: 12
Course Coordinator: Sinead.Mcelhone@swc.ac.uk
Description
The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering is a technical qualification that provides students with the knowledge, understanding and skills to work as an employed or self-employed barber. Students will attend College for theory and skills development within our commercial salons. Work placement is an integral component of the course helping students to understand the rigours of running a barbering business.
Additional Information
Students will be required to purchase a uniform and kit upon commencement of the programme.
Course Content
The course combines a large proportion of practical learning with relevant theory components. Students will gain practical skills in creative cutting barbering techniques, shaving services, design of facial hair shapes, creative patterns, specialist hair and scalp treatments. In addition, students will learn the commercial aspects of running a business such as health and safety requirements, consultation, and financial management. These are all important to ensure you are ready to work in the barbering industry.
Core Modules
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
Contribute to Financial Effectiveness of the Business
Provide Specialist Hair and Scalp Treatments
Hair Colour Correction Services
Optional Modules
N/A
Assessment Method
A combination of practical observations, online assessments and written tasks are used to assess this qualification.
Progression Opportunities
Career opportunities exist in a variety of contexts, including commercial barbershops/salons, employed or self-employed, training representative for barbering equipment/products and cruise liners. There are further learning opportunities available which include VTCT Level 4 Award in Creative Male Grooming and Foundation Degree in Hair and Beauty Management with Specialisms.
Entry Requirements
Students must have a current Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering or equivalent qualification.