Hairdressing & Barbering

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Learn all about styling techniques in our hairdressing & barbering courses and up skill the latest trends as you get the perfect foundation needed for this essential career. Working in our state-of-the-art professional salon, you get the chance to develop skills in colouring, conditioning, cutting, perming, shampooing, styling, treating the hair and scalp and barbering techniques like cutting facial hair.Along the way there will be the chance to see guest speakers from within the industry and trips to places like Wella Paris, Lancome Paris, the Professional Hair & Beauty Show and the Clothes Show Live.
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Hairdressing & Barbering Courses

Level 1 Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector

Level 1 Certificate in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector

Level 2 Technical Certificate in Barbering

Level 2 Technical Certificate in Hairdressing

Level 3 Diploma in Barbering

Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing

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What Next?

If you wish to run your own salon then you may wish to progress on to higher education. The University Centre Grimsby has a range of business courses at degree level once you have completed level 3.

Creativity is key in this field and 31% of vacancies are hard to fill due to a skills shortage, so start your journey with us. As you mature in this, our Graduate Salon will enable you to practice on a wide range of clientele, build customer service skills and experience...

Career Areas

  • Salon stylist
  • Hairdresser or barber
  • Salon manager
  • TV and film stylist

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for our courses depend on the specific requirements of each Programme of Study and an individual’s previous experience, which will all be discussed during the interview process. The following list offers a guide as to what you might be expected to achieve to gain entry on to a particular level of a course.
PLEASE NOTE IN SOME AREAS WHERE THERE IS A HIGHER MATHS, ENGLISH OR SCIENCE CONTENT, OR WHERE TECHNICAL SKILLS ARE REQUIRED, THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE HIGHER THAN STATED BELOW. APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COURSES AT THEIR INTERVIEW AND THIS IS CHECKED AT ENROLMENT. FOR CREATIVE COURSES A PORTFOLIO REVIEW OR AUDITION MAY BE REQUIRED AT INTERVIEW.

Entry Level 3 Programmes

No formal entry qualifications but subject to approval from the Foundation Learning Assessment Team.

Level 1 Programmes

GCSEs grades1-2 or E to G or equivalent, including Foundation Awards and Entry Level Certificates.

Level 2 Programmes

Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 3 (previously D) or above including Maths and English language OR Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above including Maths and English language and relevant subject qualification OR Minimum of Level 1 course in chosen subject at merit or above and English language and Maths at Level 1.

Level 3 Programmes

Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 (previously C) or above including Maths and English language OR Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including Maths and English language and relevant subject qualification OR Minimum of Level 2 course in chosen subject at merit or above and English language and Maths at level 2.

Level 3/4 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design

This programme requires a minimum of 1 A Level (or equivalent) and 3 GCSEs, that includes English and Maths, at Grade 4 or above. You will also be asked to produce a portfolio of work.

Progressing to each level of study

Once you successfully completed your course you may be able to progress to the next level, following a satisfactory interview with a Tutor. If you’ve finished your Level 3 course you will be offered advice and guidance from our Career Advisers on how to apply for a place at University through UCAS, or how to apply for a job or an Apprenticeship.

Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2 courses generally last one year; Level 3 courses will usually last for two years.