Creative Certificate in Barbering

This course gives a valuable insight into the hairdressing and barbering sector, helping develop the relevant skills and knowledge to start or further your career in this field.

Course content

• Working in the hair industry
• Follow health and safety in the salon
• Client consultation for hair services
• Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
• Promote products and services to clients in a salon
• Cut men's hair
• Cut facial hair
• Salon reception
• Styling men's hair

Entry Requirements

Two GCSEs Grade D or above or NVQ Level 1 in Hairdressing plus a satisfactory interview (excellent reference and minimum 85% attendance).

Delivery & Assessment methods

Assessment is on-going throughout the length of the course taking the form of practical observations, research tasks, reports, presentations, case studies and online multiple choice knowledge tests. Samples of work are internally verified (IV) on a regular basis and are also externally verified (EV) by an assessor from the awarding body. Notice of external verifiers visits will be given and, if necessary, you may be required to attend a meeting with the EV which could be outside your normal college attendance hours.

Progression

Following successful completion of certificate you will be required to enrol onto the diploma to study further barbering units: * Promote products and services to client in a salon * Colour and lighten hair * Create an image theme * Provide scalp massage services * Salon reception duties