Attendance/Duration
Short Full-timeOverview
Working in barbering is both exciting and challenging. It's part of a diverse and ever evolving industry which is continuously launching new products and techniques. Barbering professionals are at the heart of this, helping to create and maintain current trends. To be successful in this profession you need to be passionate, creative, committed and hardworking. You also need to be self-motivated, a good team player and enjoy working with people. If you're interested in taking advanced steps within this exciting career path, this is the course for you
Entry Requirements
For this course you'll need:
- a hairdressing and/or barbering qualification at SCQF Level 5
- previous salon experience
- a genuine interest in the art of barbering
- to complete an application, including a personal statement.
Course Content
This course explores the world of barbering, enhancing your creativity, practical skills and technical knowledge. You'll receive hands on training in one of our campus commercial salons, where you'll work with real clients and master the art of barber cutting and styling. The barbering industry evolves rapidly, and our goal is to equip you with the latest skills and knowledge for a successful career, however as it's such a fast-changing industry, some of what you study on the course may change.
Here's a glimpse of what you'll cover:
- advanced cutting and clippering techniques
- crafting various facial hair styles through advanced methods
- the art of hot towel shaving
- mastering tools like scissors, thinning scissors, razors and open razors
- barbering and shaving products
Careers and Further Study
This course equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the dynamic world of barbering. It may open doors to exciting career possibilities including employment or self-employment, offering professional barbering services.