VTCT Skills Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering

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 or barbering 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. The qualification builds on existing knowledge and understanding of hairdressing and develops more detailed and enhanced technical skills necessary for employment. Your skills and techniques will be assessed in a real working environment.

There are four mandatory units in this qualification for you to study including:

• Provide client consultation services
• Creatively cut hair using a combination of barbering techniques
• Design and create a range of facial hair shapes
• Provide shaving services

Optional units include: provide specialist hair and scalp treatments; colour and lighten men’s hair; hair colour correction services.