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Barbering Certificate Level 1

at West Suffolk College, Bury St. Edmunds · college

Level 1Stepping stonesCertificate1 yearFull time

What the college says

If you admire influential barbers on Instagram and want to create your own trending styles, this course could be your first step towards becoming a skilled professional barber, developing the personal and technical skills to launch a successful career.On the Level 1 certificate, you will learn both theory and practical knowledge working on both long and short hair. Alongside developing the confidence and self-esteem to excel in this career, you will receive focused training to ensure you have the skills required to begin providing barbering services and excellent customer service.You will develop the skills to join an ever developing and growing industry, working in the hairdressing, barbering and beauty industry attracts passionate, artistic and hardworking individuals. This is a demanding industry where maximum job satisfaction is guaranteed for the right person!

What you need to get on

Students will be able to start at this level if they have achieved a grade 3 in English and Maths at GCSE. Some students may have completed an Entry level Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy programme during year 10 and 11 of Key Stage 4 in formal education, but will need to have also achieved at least a grade 3 in English and Maths.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • West Suffolk College

    Out Risbygate, BURY ST EDMUNDS, IP33 3RL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · BURY ST EDMUNDS

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