The VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering is an occupational qualification that provides you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to work as an employed and/or self-employed barber able to work on hair combining a variety of different technical skills. This qualification is ideal for those who hold a hairdressing qualification (although not necessary as this can be covered without a hairdressing qualification) and work in a commercial barbershop/salon. This qualification covers specific skills necessary to work as a senior hairdresser in the men’s/barber hairdressing industry. Your skills and techniques will be assessed in a real working environment.
Provide client consultation services (M)
Creatively cut hair using a combination of barbering techniques (M)
Design and create a range of facial hair shapes (M)
Provide shaving services (M)
Fulfil reception duties (O)
Develop and enhance your skills (O)
Design and create patterns in hair (O)
Thrive’s Standard Course is a 22-24 week program covering 530 Guided Learning Hours throughout the duration of the course.
Full-Time In Attendance Learning (short course). All modules are covered within a Salon environment.
Locations vary, but previously based in Manchester, Bradford and Walsall.
At Thrive Skills, we’re not just a Training Provider, we are a small company providing Beauty & Business courses, with specialised industry experts since 2008. We provide a variety of Beauty, Business and Care courses to help Beginners and Experts learn and extend their knowledge to provide a high quality service, leaving learners feeling confident and well balanced. At Thrive Skills we understand the importance of flexibility and creating that personalised approach to training, this is why we deliver many cohorts throughout the year, accommodating Day, Evening, Intense short courses, remote and classroom based courses – A course for everyone! As a student of Thrive Skills, you can be confident in your choice that we are not just a provider, but a gateway to your success!
This course qualifies for Government backed Student Funding called ‘Advanced Learner Loan’.
SIMPLE FUNDING
NO CREDIT CARDS
NO BANK DETAILS REQUIRED
Pay NOTHING until you earn MORE than the Threshold which currently stands at £25,000 per Annum (Plan 5 Advanced Learner Loans).
Even if you do hit this threshold, it’s a few £ each month from your tax code!
If you NEVER earn above the threshold, you NEVER pay it back – SIMPLE. After 40 years, whatever is ‘owed’ is WRITTEN OFF.
This course is valued at £3345, this is set by the Government, not us! Pay NOTHING now – Not a PENNY.
The main purpose of this qualification is to enable you to gain employment as a hairdresser in a commercial salon but there are other avenues for progression such as:
Starting your own Business – Entrepreneurship
Independent/self-employed/mobile/homebased settings
Product manufacturing and training
Armed services
HM Prison Service
Cruise Liners
Television, film, theatre and media
Hospitals/Care home
Level 4 Diploma (or Certificate) in Salon Management
Level 4 Certificate in Specialist Hair and Scalp Services
Level 4 Certificate in Hair Colour Correction
Level 4 Award in Creative Male Grooming
| Category code | Description | Parent category code | Parent description | Effective from | Effective to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Loans Length - 3 Year (not Tech Lvl 2017/EYE) | 12 | Loans length (not Tech Levels 2017/EYE) | 01 August 2015 | 31 July 2025 |
| 12 | Loans length (not Tech Levels 2017/EYE) | O | N/A | 01 August 2015 | 31 July 2025 |
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