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Barbering (Level 1)

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Overview

Barbering (Level 1)

This study programme will focus on the development of the underlying principles and practical skills required in the Barbering industry, and will prepare you for progression into industry. You will learn how to consult with clients, promote products and services, along with developing a variety of barbering techniques to include both cutting men’s hair, cutting facial hair and styling men’s hair.

Gaining this qualification will provide better employment opportunities to work in the industry, both locally or abroad.

We offer a high street salon experience with external clients for assessments building skills and confidence.

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Course information

Need to know

Entry requirements

Essential: 3 GCSE 9-1.

How will I be assessed?

  • Practical observation
  • On-line exams
  • Assignments
  • Continuous assessments

 

 

Course content

You will study:

  • Working in the barbering industry*
  • Following health and safety*
  • Client consultation services*
  • Shampoo and condition*
  • Promote products and services*
  • Styling men’s hair*
  • Colour and lighten hair*
  • Perming services
  • Cut hair
  • Cut facial hair
  • Create an image based on a theme*

*are mandatory units with perming, cutting hair and cutting facial hair as additional units.

Next steps

Course progression:

  • Progression onto Level 2 Diploma in Barbering
  • Progression onto Level 2 Hairdressing

Career progressions:

  • Employment in a barbers
  • Junior barber
  • Self-employed

Additional information

  • A uniform is required for all practical sessions
  • A barbering kit is required for all practical sessions
  • Kit and uniform costs will be discussed at interview, help may be provided with bursary if eligible.

Any questions?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk

Available Courses
Brooks Hair & Beauty Bedford
Starts: 08/09/2025
Type: Full Time
Length: 1 year
Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time(s):
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Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.

Funding Information

All full-time Level 1 and Level 2 courses are now FREE for everyone, whatever their age. If you are looking to study a Level 3 qualification, courses might still be free if you’re under 19 or 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. Whether you need to pay a fee and how much will be dependent on the programme you choose to study. For more information call 0345 658 8990.

If you’re over 23 or studying a second Level 3 qualification, you will need to pay a fee. Find out more on our financial support page at: www.bedfordcollegegroup.co.uk/finance or view the Full-time Fee Flow Chart below.

If you are unsure whether you need to pay or not then please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990.

Full-time Fee Flow Chart

If you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. You can also pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable.

Find out more

If you live in any of the following areas and wish to apply for or enrol onto one of our courses, please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990 to check if your course is funded or not (Please note that if your course is not funded then you will pay a higher fee than what is listed, please contact our Customer Contact team for more information):

  • Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  • Greater Manchester
  • Greater London
  • Liverpool City Region
  • Tees Valley
  • West of England
  • West Midlands
  • Sheffield
  • Newcastle Upon Tyne
  • Barnsley and Doncaster
  • West Yorkshire
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Additional Learning Support

If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.

Any questions?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.

Accessibility

We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.

 

Additional formats

Course information sheets are also available in large print and audio formats. Call us on 01234 291000 to order your copy.