City and Guilds Level 3 Barbering

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Key Facts

Awarding Body: AQA / City and Guilds
Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Course Code: QFH1001
Start Date: September 2025

Code: QFH1001

This full-time programme of study builds on the skills gained at Level 2. You will learn the art of men’s hair and facial hair, wet shaving and hair and scalp massage techniques, whilst exploring current and emerging trends within the Barbering industry.

Features & Benefits

This course also offers

  • Visits to national hair shows
  • Demonstrations and workshops from specialist Barbers
  • Opportunities for work experience (if you are already working in a barber shop this can be used as work experience)

Course Content

You will study towards the following units:

  • Health and safety
  • Consultation
  • Cut men’s hair
  • Cut facial hair
  • Specialist hair and scalp massage (Level 4 unit)
  • Wet shaving
  • Financial effectiveness
  • Creative patterns in the hair (Level 4 unit)

Entry Requirements

  • A Level 2 in Barbering or a Level 3 in Hairdressing, plus GCSE (or Functional Skills) English and maths at grade C/4

You will also need to purchase a dolly head and barbering kit if you do not already have one. This can be purchased through the College as a kit at a cost.

Progression

Upon completion of this course, you can further your skills by progressing on to additional short specialist courses, or by entering the Barbering industry, self-employment as a barber or session barber, assessor or trainer.

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