Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

25th Aug 2025, 1 year

Location

City Campus

Overview

This exciting course provides you with the required industry-leading training skills to enhance your career as a barber. During the course, you'll take part in a variety of activities including pop-up barbering shops within the college, competitions, demonstrations and presentations.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

• Two National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
• Due to European Directive you require to be 16 years of age by 30 September 2025 to undertake this course.

Additional selection requirements

You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.

ESOL entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

What you study

You'll study units which include:-

• Cut Hair Using Basic Barbering Techniques.
• Cut Facial Hair to Shape.
• Create Basic Outlines and Detailing in Hair.
• Dry and Finish Men’s Hair.

After the course

Careers

You will be able to gain employment as a senior Barber or apply for training positions within the Barbering industry and Further Education.

Continuing Study

SVQ Barbering Level 3 Gents Hairdressing (SCQF Level 6).

Teaching

How the course is taught

Assessment methods

Additional Information

Materials

Dress code